Jesus And Violence Against Children
We are regularly faced with the horror and prevalence of violence against children: Almost half of all sexual abuse victims are children: 15 percent of sexual assault victims are under […]
Elimination Of Violence Against Women
Each year, the United Nations designates November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon explains, Violence against women and girls takes many […]
It’s Reformation Day
Unless you live under a rock, you know that today is Halloween, a holiday celebrated around the world by millions of people each year. Fewer people know that it’s also […]
Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church
Reverend Sun Myung Moon, the religious and political figure who founded the Unification Church, died early Monday in South Korea at the age of 92. His funeral will be held […]
Politics, Culture, and the Church
How involved should the church (as an institution) and Christians (as individuals) be in politics? How Christians relate to politics and government is a sub-question concerning how Christians relate to […]
Todd Akin, ‘Legitimate Rape,’ and Gospel Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault
This article originally appeared in Christianity Today. U.S. Rep. Todd Akin and U.S. Senate candidates started a national discussion about sexual assault this week after Akin’s offensive—or, at least, poor—choice […]
Politics and the Kingdom of God
How should Christians think about and interact with the political realm? Should Christians see any value in politics? These are questions that drive much debate in our day. Some Christians […]
What is Happening? Where Is God?
Senseless and horrific tragedies, like the shooting early this morning in an Orlando nightclub, cause us to ask important questions. Here are some I’ve heard frequently already: “What in the […]
Facing Up To Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is the work of the devil, and it’s all around you. KIM’S STORY With some caution, and even reluctance, let me offer you a very concrete and very […]
What Christians Should Know About Halloween
Halloween is celebrated by millions of people each year with costumes and candy, and is the second highest-grossing commercial holiday after Christmas. This festive day also carries a lot of baggage, […]