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Why Bonhoeffer matters
I need the reminders of Bonhoeffer’s life. I’ve read The Cost of Discipleship several times. I am grateful for Charles Marsh’s biography on Bonhoeffer to stir my thinking again. The newest Bonhoeffer movie was fraught with land mines because it somehow got associated with a certain biographer who has turned Bonhoeffer into the symbol of Christian Nationalism, but I had…
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The anniversary of Roe v. Wade
I long for the day when I can say, “The only one more pro-life than me is the POPE.”
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The obligation of the Kingdom
Reflecting on society, laws, cultural wars… and having a lot of time to think while I was driving across Iowa… I began to think on what I practice but do not articulate very well. I am not sure I can still articulate it well, but this is my attempt. No matter what laws are passed or are not passed in…
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A Pro-Life Ethic in a Sexually Charged Culture
This story really caught my attention for several reasons. 1. It’s in Iowa. I thought this might be something from New York or California or Florida. But this case happened in Iowa. 2. The court’s decision was 7-0. No dissenting votes. The boss could actually fire his employee because she was too attractive. But beyond that, I thought about the…
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A Pro-Life Ethic and Avoiding Bumper Sticker Theology
Over the past few months I have worked at what I am calling a true “pro-life” ethic. This is an ethic I believe can be sustained as a Christian. It is also an ethic that I believe cannot be labeled “liberal” or “conservative,” “Democrat” or “Republican.” In the wake of the school shootings in Connecticut, I have been working through…
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The Sermon on the Mount and a Pro-Life Ethic
Jesus was serious about the Kingdom bringing a righteousness back into play that would exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees. The goal of a true pro-life ethic in the Kingdom of God should be to move away from the emphasis on the regulations of the Law and return to the character of the Law. The Kingdom ethic demands more of us. A true pro-life ethic may…
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Israel, Palestine, and an Effort Toward a True Pro-Life Ethic
I began some thoughts on what it means to have a “pro-life” ethic (HERE), and on that same day the United Nations voted to allow provisional recognition of Palestine as a “state.” This came over the loud objections of the United States and Israel. This is a perfect areas to try and hash out a true “pro-life” ethic. It’s a…
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An Attempt on a Life Ethic
We have passed the election season and are now in “fiscal cliff” season. We’ve had about 48 hours of feel good talk (about two weeks ago), and since that time Democrats and Republicans alike have re-trenched their positions. Politics, culture, and religion are such hot topics. When I try to work my way through this mess, I’ve tried to articulate…
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