“What ‘Render unto Caesar’ Really Means” (Michael F Bird)

From the great Michael Bird: [Jesus’ response to the Pharisees’ question] “is usually taken as an affirmation of two spheres of sovereignty, one belonging to the world of human government, and the other belonging to the sovereignty of God. Human governments should receive taxes from their citizens, while all those who bear God’s image owe … Continue reading “What ‘Render unto Caesar’ Really Means” (Michael F Bird)

Olson: We Have Forgotten the NT’s Teaching on Strong and Weak

From Roger Olson's blog: I am very interested in studying the mores and norms of contemporary American Christians today (2019) compared with what I know they were fifty and more years ago. Let me explain one example of where I think contemporary American Christianity, especially evangelical Christianity, has nearly totally forgotten a biblical principle that … Continue reading Olson: We Have Forgotten the NT’s Teaching on Strong and Weak

“The Mystery of Suicide” (Tim Miller, The Bulwark)

Timothy Miller, writing about deep depression & suicide, reflecting on the suicide of his friend, journalist Blake Hounshell. Some people wear the love of their kids on their sleeves, and Blake was one of those people. Last June I was delighted and rather floored when he came to cover my book eventwith his kids in … Continue reading “The Mystery of Suicide” (Tim Miller, The Bulwark)