Pastor Samuel Willard strode up the center aisle of Boston’s Third Church as the congregation sang a psalm. It was an official day of fasting and prayer for Bostonians. But for Samuel Sewall, it would also be a day of personal repentance. As Willard passed, he paused just long enough to receive a note from […]
A Witch Judge Repents—Samuel Sewall, 1697 Read Post »
Renowned throughout the world as an evangelical leader, preacher, and author, John Stott is the founder of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. Fueled by a desire to see God’s people live for God’s glory in God’s world, Stott has endeavored to equip Christians to understand social issues from a biblical vantage point. In the
Friends of the Earth?—John R. W. Stott Read Post »
On November 20, 1920, the nascent Soviet government released what it termed a simple “public health announcement.” The statement, a missive intended as law, proclaimed a new, fully-funded program for women: legalized abortions, available free of charge at state-run hospitals. By keeping abortions high and the birth rate low, Soviet leaders and their sycophants hoped
Early Evil: The Legalization of Abortion in Russia (1920) Read Post »
Sigmund Freud felt contempt for his father, Jacob. After all, Jacob was weak and unable to provide for his family, relying instead on money from relatives. When persecuted for his Jewish heritage, the elder Freud allowed ruffians to knock his hat off and call him a “dirty Jew.” Jacob also was likely a sexual pervert
Atheism: The Faith of the Fatherless Read Post »
Philosopher and educator, Mortimer Adler (1902-2001) wrote on everything from how to read a book to the existence of God; he sought to help people think clearly on any subject. This was partially the impetus behind his founding of organizations like the Institute for Philosophical Research, the Aspen Institute, and the Center for the Study
Mortimer Adler: Learning Is a Pain Read Post »
For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid,
Biblical Insight: The Logic of Punishment Read Post »
