In its practice of religious pluralism, the Western world tends to remain quiet about religion. Rarely will you hear the public media discuss Buddhism, Hinduism, Scientology, Mormonism, or Jehovah’s Witnesses. When you do, the media uses muted tones and carefully crafted statements to avoid offending followers of those religions. However, when it comes to Christianity,Continue reading “Faith in a Hostile World”
Category Archives: Cultural Wars
The Story Behind Eight Years of Court Battles Over Holding to Your Faith
It’s been an eight-year court battle, but finally, Christian florist Barronelle Stutzman, from Washington State, has agreed to pay $5,000 as part of a settlement. The case, managed by Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF Legal), means the 77 year-old owner of Arlene’s Flowers, will finally see her legal journey conclude. After roughly eight years of standing forContinue reading “The Story Behind Eight Years of Court Battles Over Holding to Your Faith”
They Want Your Children
Incensed parents now make news almost daily, objecting to radical material taught in their children’s public schools. But little insight has been provided into the mindset and tactics of activist teachers themselves. That may now be changing, thanks to leaked audio from a meeting of California’s largest teacher’s union. Last month, the California Teachers AssociationContinue reading “They Want Your Children”
Check Your Worldview At the Door
Everybody has a worldview. Whether we know it or not, we all have a fundamental perspective on the world that shapes the way we live. What I hang on my wall bears witness to the beauty and truth that Jesus Christ has put into the world. The way I shovel snow is a testimony toContinue reading “Check Your Worldview At the Door”
Everyday Cancel Culture
Last month, the CEO of video game maker Tripwire Interactive was made to step down from his job just 53 hours after he tweeted support for the new Texas abortion law (which banned abortion after the baby’s heartbeat can be detected). Here’s the offensive tweet that apparently warranted the loss of his job: “Proud of #USSupremeCourt affirmingContinue reading “Everyday Cancel Culture”
Now Is Not the Time to Back Down
In less than a month, the Supreme Court will take up arguments on a Mississippi case that could conceivably spell the end of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion as a constitutional right. At the same time, the justices sent signals that they were perhaps dubious of a recent Texas law that sought to restrictContinue reading “Now Is Not the Time to Back Down”
The Algorithms Are Designed to Commander You
When I’m waiting in line to order my drink at a coffee shop, my automatic instinct is to grab for my phone. Not to do anything necessary, of course; just to scroll aimlessly for the minute or two before it’s my turn to order. Maybe I can catch a few tweets, headlines, or Instagram stories.Continue reading “The Algorithms Are Designed to Commander You”
Climate Change Over the Disabled
Are those campaigning on climate change talking to or including those with disabilities? No, they’re not. Why? Because we’re rather inconvenient, and we don’t fit the narrative. Here is just one example from the BBC, an article about an Israeli delegate who uses a wheelchair and who has been unable to access COP26. Sadly, this comesContinue reading “Climate Change Over the Disabled”
A Glimmer of Light in a Culture of Cancel
Evangelical med students and pro-life physicians across Canada celebrated with Rafael Zaki when the Coptic Christian won a Manitoba court appeal that quashed his university’s decision to expel him over Facebook posts. But that doesn’t mean they’re ready to start broadcasting their own personal beliefs about abortion, euthanasia, or the value of human life onContinue reading “A Glimmer of Light in a Culture of Cancel”
It Will Take Some Form of Gestapo
In our age, this foundation of our humanity is under attack by the combined forces of modern science and modern ideology. Churchill saw this with breathtaking clarity as a very young man. He saw it first in warfare, where the power of modern science to destroy as much as to save first became apparent. AtContinue reading “It Will Take Some Form of Gestapo”
Intentional Faith 