Current Affairs





What's going on in our world? Does it have spiritual significance? What does the Bible say about political involvement? This column is full of articles that we hope will help you navigate the seas of media, current affairs, and politics without losing your spiritual bearings.





George Washington's Slaves  |  Jul 19, 2017
It's ironic that the general who won America independence owned 300 slaves. It's even more so that he spent his last years fighting for their freedom.

Read more...    |    Mark King


The Christian Response to the Alt-Right  |  Jul 10, 2017
Trolling, racist, rebellious, angry — the "alt-right" is a lot of things, but it isn't Christian. But what if we're complicit in its creation? And how should we respond?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


The Christian Response to President Trump  |  Jul 10, 2017
How should Christians respond to the presidency of Donald Trump? Is Donald Trump a Christian? Is Donald Trump the antichrist?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Christian Culture  |  Jun, 2017
There is a difference between a Christian culture and a group of Christ-followers.

Christian Culture in the USA: Religious persecution? Or responses to un-christlike behavior?
Christian Culture in the Philippines: Losing Jesus' message in a "Christian" veneer.
Our Response: How to follow Christ instead of the crowd.
Start Here    |    Jerry Smith


Embracing Grace  |  Jun 6, 2017
Maddi Runkels didn't know she was confessing her sin to the world. Or that the world would argue if her punishment was fair. She only knew that Jesus, her savior, shows grace.

Read more...    |    Rhonda Maydwell


Loving and Forgiving in the Shadow of our Enemies  |  Jun 5, 2017
Radicalism is filling the world with terrorist threats and attacks. But we can follow the examples of Jesus, Stephen, and Christians around the world in forgiving and loving our enemies.

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


Should Christians join a union?  |  Apr 13, 2017
Should a Christian join a union? How can a Christian support workers' rights while ensuring their money doesn't support unbiblical causes?

Read more...    |    Roscoe Dechalus


Divided over United  |  Apr 13, 2017
A man was recently forcibly removed from a United flight when he refused the flight attendants' order to leave to make room for another crewmember. Who was in the right?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Mike Pence and the Cultural Rorschach  |  Apr 4, 2017
Mike Pence's personal conviction prohibits him from meeting alone with women. The vitriolic backlash clearly shows why he feels it necessary.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Should religion and politics ever overlap?  |  Mar 20, 2017
Some people think the church should take over the government and laws should reflect biblical values. Others believe faith has no place in politics. Which is it?

Read more...    |    John Ruiz-Bueno


God and the President  |  Mar 6, 2017
God is sovereign over all human affairs. Does that mean He chooses national leaders like presidents? Why would He choose a bad leader?

Read more...    |    Fredric A. Carlson


What is up with Millennials?  |  Feb 28, 2017
What is up with Millennials (aka Generation Y)? Are there really some traits that are unique to Millennials, not found in any of the other generations?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Of Taxes and Tithes  |   Feb 20, 2017
In the US, at least, we can claim donations to our church against our taxes and receive a credit. Should we? Is a refund on tithes somehow paying God less?

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    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


The Christian View of Immigrants and Refugees  |   Jan 31, 2017
How should Christians view refugee and immigrant policies? What does the Bible say about how Christians should respond to refugees and immigrants?

Read more...
    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


The Mosaic Law in Modern Life  |  Jan 17, 2017
God gave Israel rules to govern their religion, morality, and civil behavior. Do these laws have anything to do with us?

Read more...    |    Cory Carwile


2017 and Psalm 146  |  Jan 10, 2017
2017 will bring a lot of changes to our country. Psalm 146 teaches us not to trust in human effort but to keep faith in God.

Read more...    |    Mark King


White Evangelicals  |   Nov 15, 2016
The rise of Trump's power has emboldened the alt-right to attack minorities. How should Christian Trump supporters respond? How are they responding?

Read more...
    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Pulling the Lever  |  Nov 1, 2016
Much of America was caught off guard by the moral dilemma that is the 2016 presidential election. But there is a simple way to make sure we're ready next time.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Are you politically correct?  |  Nov 1, 2016
Are you conducting yourself appropriately in a politically correct world? Will one slip of the tongue destroy your career?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


Submitting to Authorities  |  Oct 31, 2016
Romans 13:1 says that Christians are to submit to civil authorities. How does this apply to ungodly or even abusive governments?

Read more...    |    Paul Shunamon


InterVarsity's LGBTQ Policy  |  Oct 10, 2016
InterVarsity has requested employees who support LGBTQ rights step down. Is this discriminatory hiring practices or freedom of religion?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


The Election and "God's Will"  |  Sep 21, 2016
Romans 13:1 says that God puts all governing authorities into place. Does that mean whoever wins the election is God's will?

Read more...    |    Brad Gray


Good Christian Sex, Bad Christian Teaching  |  Aug 29, 2016
Bromleigh McCleneghan's new book claims sex outside of marriage is healthy, necessary, and holy. Although she's a pastor, her reasoning is less biblical and more Orwellian.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Apolitical Jesus  |  Aug 29, 2016
Was Jesus a political person? What was His agenda while here on earth? What directives did He give His followers? What does it mean to be an apolitical Christian?

Read more...    |    Denise M. Kohlmeyer


The Christian Response to ISIS  |  Aug 22, 2016
Dabiq, the magazine published by ISIS, recently had an article entitled 'Why We Hate You & Why We Fight You.' What is the Christian response? 'Why We Love You & Why He Died for You'

Read more...    |    Paul J. Nasrallah


Why I am no longer a Republican  |  Aug 3, 2016
"I can no longer in good conscience identify myself politically as a Republican. I am now officially, and happily, unaffiliated."

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


"Get Real?" If you insist...  |  Aug 2, 2016
Two parties have dominated American presidential elections for decades. At this point, a third-party win is unlikely. Should believers "get real" and stick to a major party?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Is this real?  |  Jul 18, 2016
Lately we've been faced with a national crisis of shootings involving police officers. The situation is heart-breaking. But God is here, and He can heal us — if we let Him.

Read more...    |    Gwen Sellers


All Life is Precious  |  Jun 20, 2016
Jesus came not to judge the world but to save it. If all life is precious, is it wrong to judge nonbelievers? Who did Jesus judge?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


What is the Christian response to the Orlando attack?  |  Jun 16, 2016
How should Christians react to the LGBTQ community in response to the Orlando terrorist attack? How do we help and share the Gospel with people we've been at odds with or so long?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird and Kersley Fitzgerald


The June 2016 Orlando Terrorist Attack  |  Jun 14, 2016
We are not your enemies and we do not hate you — how the Orlando terrorist attack shows us what hate really looks like.

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Can an LGBTQ person be saved?  |  Jun 13, 2016
Can an LGBTQ person be saved? Will they go to heaven when they die? Absolutely! If they trust in Jesus for their salvation and are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.

Read more...    |    Denise Baum


Father Figures  |   Jun 8, 2016
Our generation is seeing more fathers who grew up without fathers of their own. This makes a dangerous situation for their sons. How can Christian men step in as father figures?

Read more...
    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Reasons for Trump, Trumped by Reason  |  May 31, 2016
Are there specific, real, significant reasons for Christians to not vote for Trump? Are these reasons enough?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


True Gentlemen  |  May 16, 2016
In the wake of equal rights and the sexual revolution, it sometimes feel as if the gentleman has become a casualty. But the Christian man is called to be kind, self-sacrificing, and polite — a true gentleman.

Read more...    |    Chris Dupre


Donald Trump and John Proctor  |  May 16, 2016
Should Christians vote for the "lesser of two evils" in 2016? Dare we give our assent to an evil that "isn't as bad"?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


The Bible and the Transgender Restroom Issue  |  Apr 25, 2016
It's easy for believers to get caught up in political arguments and personal stories. But what does the Bible say about gender? What should Christians think of the transgender restroom issue?

Read more...    |    Adam Davis


His, Hers, and Theirs  |  Apr 19, 2016
Why shouldn't transgender individuals be allowed to use the bathroom of the gender they self-identify with?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Pyrrhic Politics  |  Apr 11, 2016
Social change feels great - when it supports your views. But proponents of pyrrhic politics should stop and consider the inevitable result of their revolution.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Brussels, Terrorists, and Fear  |  Mar 28, 2016
Brussels, Belgium, has been attacked by terrorists. What should our response be? Can we differentiate between the terrorists and their most vulnerable victims?

Read more...    |    KJM


Faith and Politics  |  Mar 22, 2016
America is a strange place. We don't want to be told how to live our faith, but we want our politicians to believe just like us.

Read more...    |    Jordan Walker


Politics and Salvation  |  Mar 7, 2016
Politics can't save America because the battle is not political. The battle is spiritual, and the only way to win is salvation.

Read more...    |    Gwen Sellers


Women in the Draft  |  Feb/Mar, 2016
Now that combat roles are open to women, there is talk that the draft should be, as well. GotQuestions staffers weigh in on the issue.

Summary: History of the draft and introduction of the players
The Millennial Theologian    |    KJM
The Apologist Father    |    Jeff Laird
The Female Veteran    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Dr. Charles C. Ryrie, 1925-2016  |  Feb 18, 2016
Dr. Charles C. Ryrie has left us, but his works remain. Few have made such a great and lasting impact on Christian theology. He will be missed.

Read more...    |    KJM


There and Back Again  |  Jan 11, 2016
Several books have come out over recent years about people claiming they've gone to heaven (or hell) and returned. Interesting stories, but is the concept biblical?

Read more...    |    Beth Hyduke


Gun Control  |  Aug 2, 2012; Updated Jan 5, 2016
Does that Bible say anything that would apply to gun control? Should ordinary citizens have the right to own guns? How should a Christian view gun control?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


God's Will in the, 2016 US Election  |  Jan 4, 2016
There don't seem to be any good options for the, 2016 election, although parties are quick to express doom and gloom if the other side wins. Where does the hope of the church lie when God is taken out of politics?

Read more...    |    Kathleen Peck


New Year's Resolutions for a Grown-up Church  |  Jan 1, 2016
Despite 2000 years of history, the modern church feels like a 20-something — fairly respectable but restless. How can we reach beyond respectable and lead our church to better New Year's resolutions?

Read more...    |    KJM


The Allegories of Star Wars: The Force Awakens  |  Dec 22, 2015
Star Wars movies have always explored universal themes of good, evil, loyalty, and love. The Force Awakens extends that allegorical tradition to modern concerns we struggle with today, and then shows a biblical response.

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Why does there appear to be two different versions of Islam?  |  Dec 10, 2015
Why are some Muslims radically violent terrorists when the majority of Muslims are peaceful? Which version of Islam is the real Islam, the violent side or the peaceful side?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Veterans' Day - Wreaths and Remembrances  |  Nov 9, 2015
Veteran's Day is a time to look back at those who offered their lives for our freedom. And, like the Christian life, to learn to appreciate their sacrifice more every year.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


How should Christians respond to the refugee crisis?  |  Nov 4, 2015
What does the Bible say about how refugees should be treated? How should Christians view the Syrian refugee crisis?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Sojourns of the Children of Abraham  |  Oct 28, 2015
Three children of Abraham meet in a clinic in a train station. One has nothing, one has shoes, and one has God's promise to Abraham. When Middle East refugees need more than shoes, God is there.

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Making a Difference  |  Oct 22, 2015
Making a difference is what Jesus had in mind when he gave us the Great Commission. What end-time obstacle will war against the preaching of the Gospel?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


The Many Choices to Life  |  Oct 6, 2015
What does it take to choose life? Humility, bravery, and a soft heart.

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Pope Francis on the Failure of Jesus  |  Sep 29, 2015
Pope Francis said that Jesus was a failure. Setting aside the problems of Catholicism, what if he's right?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Doomsday Prophecies  |  Sep 28, 2015
The end of the world is coming! But can we know when?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


#ShoutYourDisgust  |  Sep 24, 2015
The hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion celebrates the horror of murdered children. Instead, shout your heartbreak, shout your anger, #ShoutYourDisgust.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Iran, Nukes, and the End of the World  |  Sep 24, 2015
Does the recent agreement with the UN set up Iran to send a nuclear attack against Israel? Is a nuclear Iran in the End Times?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


What does the Bible say about a woman president?  |  Sep 22, 2015
What does the Bible say about a woman president? Is leading a nation against God's design for women?

Read more...    |    KJM


Non-Legal Wedding  |  Sep 14, 2015
Second marriages, especially among older couples, could result in serious financial loss. Is it biblical to have a "church" wedding but not file with the state?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Should a Christian refuse to issue a gay marriage license?  |  Sep 9, 2015
Did Kim Davis make the right decision in refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples? What should Christians do when the requirements of their jobs conflict with their convictions?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


In Vitro Fertilization and the Forgotten Abortion  |  Sep 9, 2015
In Vitro Fertilization has brought thousands of hopeful couples the baby of their dreams. But what happens to the abandoned fertilized eggs? Is their destruction the same as abortion?

Read more...    |    MeLissa LeFleur


Truth and the Light that brings Life  |  Aug 31, 2015
Much darkness has been brought to light in the last few weeks. But is it the light that brings life? Or the light that glamorizes dark secrets?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Praying through the Outrage  |  Aug 3, 2015
Same sex marriage, Donald Trump, Planned Parenthood, and a dead lion: The summer of, 2015 has given us plenty of fuel for rage. But how would Jesus respond?

Read more...    |    KJM


Abortion is Messy  |  Aug 3, 2015
We forget — abortion is messy. We forget that it's so prevalent, around us everywhere. The recent videos remind us, but how should we respond?

Read more...    |    MeLissa LeFleur


Wall Street and the Shemitah  |  Jul 23, 2015
Seven years have passed since the Wall Street market plunge in 2008. Was the 777-point drop a warning from God? Is the Shemitah warning true?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


What is Habakkuk syndrome?  |  Jul 23, 2015
What is Habakkuk syndrome? Is it time for God to judge the USA, and if so, how is He going to do it?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Clanging Symbols  |  Jul 13, 2015
The Confederate Flag: Where freedom in Christ meets loving others. What is the biblical response?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Called to Forgiveness  |  Jul 13, 2015
Believers are called to forgiveness no matter what the transgression. How do we learn to forgive?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


See Beyond the Fog  |  Jul 13, 2015
News sources and social media blare at us, trying to scare us that the sky is falling. But if we remember that the end of the story is already written, we can see beyond the fog.

Read more...    |    MeLissa LeFleur


In God We Trust? In Search of Christian America  |  Jul 13, 2015
What is the difference between a Christian nation and a nation inspired by Christian principles? Should we fight to keep America a Christian nation?

Read more...    |    Mark King


God is Sovereign in all Things  |  Jun 22, 2015
The Bible tells us God is sovereign and capable of preventing tragedy, but He can allow it for His divine purpose. What is that purpose for the church in Charleston?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


The Dangers of Identity Bending  |  Jun 19, 2015
Bruce Jenner believes he's a woman; Rachel Dolezal believes she's and African American. What does the Bible — and logic — say about identity bending?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


What does the Bible say about gender dysphoria?  |  Jun 16, 2015
What does the Bible say about gender dysphoria? Does the Bible say anything about transgenderism / gender identity disorder?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


This World is not our Home  |  Jun 10, 2015
The world is not our home when society views corruption as a badge of honor, lying as an acceptable alternative to truth, and integrity as an obstacle to freedom. Can believers ever find rest in such a world?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


How should Christians respond to Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner?  |  Jun 3, 2015
How should Christians respond to Bruce Jenner's transformation into Caitlyn? What response would best lead him, and others, to God's grace?

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A Godly Church in a Hostile Culture  |  Jun 1, 2015
Christians are supposed to obey the laws of the land, but how far should we go? How will we know when the church needs to reject culture and cling to God?

Read more...    |    Wendyl Leslie


Flowers, and pictures, and cakes — oh my!  |  May 7, 2015
Should Christian florists, photographers, and bakers offer their services for gay weddings? Why has this suddenly become such a controversial issue in the USA?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


The Bible and Being Gay  |  Jan 24, 2012; Revised Apr 13, 2015
What does God really say about homosexuality? This controversial issue offends unbelievers and confuses Christians. But what is the truth? Is being gay a sin according to the Bible? What does the Bible say about being gay?

Read more...    |    Stephanie Ismer


The Christian Response to Terrorism  |  Mar 26, 2015
How should Christians respond to terrorism, religious extremism, and other widespread evil in the world? Is there a single response?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


The End Times According to Islam  |  Mar 9, 2015
What does Islam teach about the End Times? How does Islam prophecy compare to the Bible.

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Super Bowl Ads and Valuing Women  |  Feb 5, 2015
This year's Super Bowl featured several ads encouraging us to value women; to respect them and recognize their strength. But the message was not universal.

Read more...    |    MeLissa LeFleur


A Christian Perspective on Obamacare  |  Jan 29, 2015
What does biblical wisdom say about Obamacare? Should Christians support affordable health care?

Read more...    |    Mark King


I'm not Charlie  |  Jan 26, 2015
The murders at 'Charlie Hebdo' were horrific. Many around the world have joined with them in the fight for free speech. But for me, I'm not Charlie.

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Mayor Kasim Reed and Today's Acceptable Terrorism  |  Jan 14, 2015
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed fired fire chief Kelvin Cochran not for discrimination but for expressing his Christian beliefs. Where does it go from here?

Read more...    |    Jim Parker


Killing Jesus A Review  |  Jan 14, 2015
Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard's book Killing Jesus takes a look at the crucifixion from a political and historical viewpoint. While not theological, it's an interesting read.

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Chrislam: The Deceptive Joining of Christianity and Islam  |  Jan 7, 2015
Can Christianity and Islam join as one faith? Can two walk together, except they be agreed? (Amos 3:3)

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


Newsweek, Eichenwald, and the Misunderstood Bible  |  Dec 30, 2014
What is GotQuestions.org's response to the Newsweek article - "The Bible: So Misunderstood It's a Sin" written by Kurt Eichenwald?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


The Misunderstood Bible: Not News; Just Weak  |  Dec 29, 2014
Newsweek Magazine recently published an article by Kurt Eichenwald about how Christians do not understand the Bible very well. And proves that he doesn't understand the Bible at all.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


The Lost Gospel  |  Nov 12, 2014
Does the "Lost Gospel" prove that Jesus was married and had children? How should Christians respond to the discovery of lost gospels?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Emma Watson: HeForShe  |  Sep 29, 2014
Emma Watson recently gave a speech for the UN Woman's new HeForShe program, inviting men to help women have gender equality. How does her speech compare with the Bible?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


But it is for the children...  |  Sep 29, 2014
Why is "it is for the children" increasingly being used to justify things that, in reality, harm children?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


NUN: #AwarenessIsNotEnough  |  Aug 20, 2014
Hashtags and profile pictures will not protect Christians and others in the Middle East from the armies of the Islamic State. You feel strongly about it; what are you going to DO about it?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Should You Be Islamophobic?  |  Aug, 2014
What do the Qur'an and the Hadith say about war and peace?
Can we reject Islam while still loving Muslims?

Start Here    |    Robin Schumacher


Leave, convert, or die — can persecution actually be a good thing?  |  Aug 11, 2014
How should Christians respond to the "leave, convert, or die" warning from ISIS in Iraq? Can persecution actually be a good thing?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Leaving the Faith  |  Jul 28, 2014
Pastors and Christians in general oftentimes wrestle with the question of why some people who profess to be believers walk away from the faith. Simply put, it's what they want to do.

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Are you ready for your daily propaganda?  |  Jul 23, 2014
Is anyone truly giving the news anymore? How can we discern the difference between news and propaganda?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Undocumented Children and Compassionate Discernment  |  Jul 17, 2014
Aside from the political wrangling, what would Jesus tell us about the thousands of undocumented children who have come into the US? What does compassionate discernment look like for an abandoned child?

Read more...    |    Fredric A. Carlson


Stealing Dignity: Our Children and Social Media  |  Jul 9, 2014
From a young age, children want and need dignity. How do our posts, pictures, tweets, and videos reflect this? How social media can harm our kids before they're even old enough to post for themselves.

Read more...    |    Rebekah Largent


Keep your uterus away from my wallet!  |  Jul 6, 2014
What does the Bible say about birth control? What is the real issue at hand with the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby decision?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Does the Bible Condemn Abortion?  |  Jun 10, 2014
Planned Parenthood claims that the Bible does not condemn abortion; that it doesn't even mention abortion. Is this true? What does the Bible say about abortion?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Persecution of the Saints: Meriam Yahia Ibrahim  |  May 30, 2014
Meriam Ibrahim is a 27 year old doctor imprisoned in Sudan for apostasy. With her are her toddler son and her infant daughter. She is scheduled to be executed when her daughter is weaned. What can the church do when faced with such evil?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Memorial Day  |  May 23, 2014
Memorial Day is not about barbecues, parties, days off of work, or parades. It's not about who mowed the lawn, who brought the potato salad, or who forgot the ice. Memorial Day a remembrance of the men and women who've sacrificed their lives in military service and those left behind with soldier-shaped holes in their hearts.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


The Gospel of Barnabas  |  May 22, 2014
Is the Gospel of Barnabas really over 1500 years old? Why a Muslim-friendly account, filled with cultural anachronisms, can't be the true story of Jesus.

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Persecution of the Saints: Saeed Abedini  |  May 30, 2014
Saeed Abedini, the Iranian-American pastor, has been sentenced to eight years prison in Iran. How did he get there, and how did Iran get to the point where unlawful imprisonment and torture is an every-day occurrence?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


To Serve, Or Not To Serve: Christian Business in a Political World  |  Apr 15, 2014
Across the country, the government is insisting Christian business owners act against their conscience. What should we do when the law and Christian ethics collide?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Should A Belief Cost You Your Job? Mozilla and Brendan Eich  |  Apr 7, 2014
Should a privately-held belief that breaks no laws and violates no employer principles be grounds for dismissal? Mozilla, Brendan Eich, and the smudged fine line.

Read more...    |    Jim Parker


Blogroll on World Vision and Gay Marriage  |  Mar 26, 2014
World Vision has changed its hiring practices to include Christians in monogamous, same-sex marriages. How should believers respond?

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Fred Phelps and the Nature of Evil  |  Mar 21, 2014
With the death of Fred Phelps come calls to forgiveness and hopes of a death-bed conversion. These things are good and show humility and grace. But they will never make Phelps' actions in life less evil.

Read more...    |    KJM


Sobriety Stories  |  Feb 13, 2014
With the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman, more people are coming out with stories of how they have found some success fighting addiction. Keep it up — those of us who live with addicts need to hear your messages of hope.

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Bill Nye and Ken Ham: The Current Argument about an Ancient Question  |  Feb 5, 2014
Bill Nye and Ken Ham debate, a nation watches, and both sides claim the win. What are the core issues behind the old earth/new earth argument?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Who's godless now?  |  Jan 31, 2014
Is Vladimir Putin correct when he says the United States (and Western society in general) is godless? In comparison to Russia, is the USA now the godless nation?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Is religion the cause of most wars in the world?  |  Jan 16, 2014
Part 1: Religion isn't the problem
Part 2: People are the problem
Part 3: The Bible says be nice to each other

Start Here    |    Maggie Peil


Virtual Child Sex Trafficking: Is it Wrong?  |  Jan 7, 2014
It's easy to say virtual child sex trafficking is morally wrong. But in a society where the law is based on more practical things than ethics, how can you prove it?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Be Careful What You Wish For  |  Dec 31, 2013
Many say the drama over Phil Robertson is about free speech. But what if it's really about freedom of religion?

Read more...    |    Jeff Laird


Free Speech and Duck Calls  |  Dec 20, 2013
Duck Dynasty, A&E, free speech, and ducks. What is the message behind the mess?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Do's and Don'ts for Atheists at Christmas  |  Dec 20, 2013
Atheists love to tell Christians how to be more culturally and religiously sensitive to those who don't follow their beliefs. But how can atheists be more respectful to believers during Christmas?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Hope for Christmas in America  |  Dec 2, 2013
Aside from the commercial aspects of holiday, the Christmas Season has always carried a special place in the hearts of many Americans. How should Christians respond the naysayers who want to do away with all vestiges of God and Christmas?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


An Even Perspective in Persecution  |  Nov 21, 2013
Christians are losing their comfort and will lose their liberties. It is inevitable. How we react is up to us. Will we mourn our losses or choose to have God's perspective in persecution?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


What is the atheist church?  |  Nov 14, 2013
What is the atheist church? Why are atheists forming churches? Is the atheist church filling a genuine need in atheists, or is it entirely atheists mocking Christians?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


The Conspiracies of Chicken Little  |  Nov 7, 2013
It can be emotionally satisfying to spread information about our frustrating culture and government. But is it edifying? Reining in the conspiracies.

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Blogroll on Halloween  |  Oct 11, 2013
Should Christians celebrate Halloween? If so, how?

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Blogroll on the Government Shutdown  |  Oct 3, 2013
How should Christians respond to the government shutdown? Four blog writers express their views.

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How should a Christian respond to the government shutdown?  |  Oct 3, 2013
The government shutdown demonstrates that our political system is broken and in need of significant reform. But, it is not a reason for fear. God is in control.

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Fit is the New Guilty  |  Sep 16, 2013
Does 'fit is the new skinny' encourage people to live healthy lives? Or make them feel guilty about yet another standard no one can live up to?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Endurance in Depression; National Suicide Prevention Week  |  Sep 13, 2013
When faced with depression so deep that suicide looks like the only alternative, know that in the moment the goal isn't complete wholeness, it's endurance--the power to take one more step.

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Immigration: What does the Bible say? How should the church respond?  |  Aug 21, 2013
What does the Bible say about immigration? How should Christians in the church respond to immigration issues?

Read more...    |    Dillon Burroughs and Kersley Fitzgerald


Operation Cross Country: Restoration to the Least of These  |  Aug 1, 2013
Federal and local law enforcement has just rescued 105 children from sex trafficking. Rescue is one thing, but who will give them restoration?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Martin and Zimmerman: of Justice and Mercy  |  Jul 17, 2013
Most of us are watching the Martin/Zimmerman incident from afar. What can we learn from it to inspire us as we show God's love to others?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


The Shroud  |  Jun 14, 2013
"Smoke covers the city in a grey shroud, as if to symbolize God’s grief for His creation. Even in the grand scheme of the endless universe, we are not small to Him. His all-seeing eyes rest on us, crying with us."

Read more...    |    Rebekah Largent


Separation of Church and State: The Mirage of Secular State Neutrality  |  May 30, 2013
Secularists would have us believe that the greatest freedoms come to those whose states are completely removed from the church. But rights under a God Who does not change are far more secure than those given by an evolving government.

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Feminists for Life:     Part 1  |  Part 2  |  Part 3  |  May 14, 2013
Before equal pay and NOW and sexual harassment, the feminist movement was about protecting women. A huge part of that was driven by the need to protect women from abortion. Feminists for Life wants to get back to those roots.

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Christopher Dorner and Personal Honor II: The Honor of Men  |  May 3, 2013
Christopher Dorner's resolutions were mostly logical, objective, and well thought out. He was quick to protect the weak and praise those he respected—while not being blind to their faults and shortcomings. His downfall was that all of these views were motivated by the preservation of his own honor.

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    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


The Gosnell Trial: Abortion and the Campaign against the Image of God  |  May 2, 2013
The abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell killed thousands of babies including many who were born alive. Many in the mainstream media hid his actions by not reporting on them. Both acts are an attack on the image of God we are created with.

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Christopher Dorner and Personal Honor I: The Manifesto  |  Apr 18, 2013
Christopher Dorner was an LAPD officer who claimed he was relieved of duty after he reported another officer for excessive force in 2007. After repeated attempts to maintain his honor, frustrated with losing his job, and watching those he considered to be less honorable receiving accolades and promotions, Dorner went on the offense.

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    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


What Should Christians Believe about Gun Laws?  |  Jan 8, 2013
Recent shootings across the nation have led to a renewed intensity regarding American views of gun laws and controls. What does the Bible teach about this important issue? How should a Christian respond to their "right to bear arms" being closely managed or taken away?

Read more...    |    Dillon Burroughs


Is there meaning in tragedy?  |  Dec 20, 2012
The horrific shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut have many people wondering about how to find meaning in tragedy. I am not even going to bother attempting to answer the “why does God allow evil?” question. But what does God wants us to learn as a result of this tragedy?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


I hope the Mayans were right  |  Dec 13, 2012
I hope the Mayans were right about the end of the world happening on 12-21-12. Don't get me wrong. I love my life, my wife, my family, my friends, my church family, and the ministry in which God has called me to serve. But in comparison to the glory and wonders of Heaven (see Revelation 21-22), why would I not want to escape life in this world?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


The Futile Search for a Secular Savior  |  Dec 12, 2012
When you hold God's funeral, someone will always take His place. That particular someone will each time seek and come to power under the promises of delivering their audience from the fears and problems that plague society. They will always present themselves as a savior to their desperately-seeking and needy populace.

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Happy Holidays  |  Dec 5, 2012
Is it blasphemy for a business to use "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? Is it better to stop hypocritically using Jesus to sell shirts? Or it is far more important overall to promote the welfare of employees, contractors, and suppliers than to validate any particular religion?

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    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Rocky Mountain High  |  Nov 14, 2012
The legalization of marijuana was a hot topic on the, 2012 Colorado voting ballot—and it passed. Colorado does have a very unusual combination of progressive and libertarian politics. The question now is: How should Christians respond to the legalization of marijuana?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Idolatry Takes a Hit  |  Nov 13, 2012
We have made an idol out of the good life. We have far more luxuries than our families did 100 years ago. Bigger houses, more cars, electronics in every corner. But if we are citizens of Heaven, why are we holding so tightly to what we will leave behind?

Read more...    |    Kersley Fitzgerald


Has God Abandoned the United States?  |  Nov 13, 2012
God will abandon any nation refusing to repent. God says foolish men, thinking they are wise, will replace His holy word with their own wisdom, promising hope and change without God. How do we respond if the United States has become such a nation?

Read more...    |    Jim Allen


Of course I trust God! (sorta)  |  Nov 13, 2012
The, 2012 election brought into sharp focus a disturbing trend of modern Christians' overall lack of faith that God is in control. We have become double-minded and unstable, driven with the wind and tossed (James 1:6-8). How do we make trusting God a daily battle cry instead of a last resort?

Read more...    |    Ethan Miller


Should a Christian vote for a Mormon?  |  Sep 5, 2012
Is it wrong for a Christian to vote for someone who is not a Christian and/or has unbiblical beliefs? Does having aberrant theology impact a person's politics or integrity?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Hate speech or truthful talk?  |  Aug 2, 2012
Hate Speech or Truthful Talk? — What is hate speech, really, and are Christians guilty of it? Did Jesus ever say anything that today would be considered hate speech?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Gay marriage and a chicken sandwich  |  Aug 2, 2012
Gay marriage and a chicken sandwich - What is the real story behind the Chick-Fil-A controversy? Why is tolerance such a one-way street when it comes to gay marriage?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Crossing the Line: Is Gay Marriage Really About Civil Rights?  |  Jun 21, 2012
Politically speaking, the gay marriage issue has many implications. While a desire to provide equality is the most oft-quoted reason for legalizing gay marriage, are the rights of citizens really the main motivation?

Read more...    |    Michael Gentry


Does the LGBT Community Really Want Marriage?  |  May 30, 2012
The same-sex marriage issue has been heating up in recent days. But does the LBGT community really want marriage? Or is there something else more important?

Read more...    |    Michael Gentry


What Militant Atheism and Islam have in Common  |  Apr 4, 2012
Militant atheism and islam are different in many ways. But there is something they have in common. What is it? What do these two opposing worldviews agree about? What do militant atheism and islam have in common?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


The Spirit of Cain: Abortion and Murder  |  Apr 11, 2012
Peer-reviewed journals dismiss the killing of infants, claiming that their "potential personhood" is irrelevant. What kind of a society kills its own children? A barbaric one. Abortion is murder.

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Should Christians Boycott Companies that Support Homosexual Policies?  |  Mar 18, 2012
Is there any reason for Christians to boycott companies simply because they support unbiblical policies? How can we avoid immorality in this world while still living in it?

Read more...    |    Dillon Burroughs


Placating Ishmael: Quran Burning Incident Reveals Double Standard  |  Mar 13, 2012
A recent accident involving quran burning has brought to light a disturbing double standard. If an accident can spark so much anger and apology, why are deliberate acts against the Bible treated as no big deal?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Proposition 8 |  Feb 28, 2012
Part 1: The New Standard of No Standards
Part 2: Who is the Moral Authority?

Start here...    |    Robin Schumacher


Is Christianity Compatible with Libertarianism?  |  Feb 21, 2012
If a government enforces biblically moral laws, will society improve? Or will those laws breed more conflict? What is the balance between personal morality and societal freedom? Does enforcing a biblical morality on a society make that society righteous?

Read more...    |    CG


Is There a Correct Political Persuasion for Christians?  |  Feb 7, 2012
Politics is always going to be a difficult issue for Christians. We are in this world but are not to be of this world. Should Christians be involved in politics? Should Christians be politically conservative or liberal/progressive?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Britain's Moral Decline  |  Jan 31, 2012
In Britain, and the USA, we are seeing moral decline. Does the Scripture predict that this will happen in the end times? What does the reality of moral decline in our times mean? Will it get better?

Read more...    |    Jonathan McLatchie


Is Tim Tebow A Symbol of Anti-Christian Hate?  |  Jan 31, 2012
Tim Tebow is a Christian. Would that make you not want him for a neighbor? An interesting poll was recently taken about Tebow and it has to do with his being Christian. Why are people responding negatively to his Christian beliefs? And what does it mean?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Does God Care About Football? The Cultural Impact of Tim Tebow  |  Jan 24, 2012
The recent success of quarterback Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos has a lot of people asking questions about God and His interest, or lack thereof, in football. Does God determine who wins football games? Does God even care about football?

Read more...    |    S. Michael Houdmann


Religious Liberty vs. Same-Sex Marriage  |  Jan 7, 2012
Same sex marriage is making news all over the world. In some countries, debate is hot about adding religious ceremony to the already legal civil unions. But should churches be forced to comply?

Read more...    |    Jonathan McLatchie


Who Cares about Congressman Weiner's Actions?  |  Jun 23, 2011
Should it matter to us what politicians do behind closed doors? Should their private actions affect their public persona? Do private sins change a person's ability to do a good job?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Cheer Up Harold. Everyone Makes Mistakes...  |  Jun 17, 2011
When Harold Camping said that the rapture would occur and the end of the world begin on May 21st of this year, some people believed him. Does this prove that faith is pointless? Is the Bible still trustworthy?

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


Cisco Systems Act of "Tolerance"  |  May 24, 2011
Watch out for thought police: Frank wasn't fired from Cisco because of poor job performance or because he openly talked about his beliefs on homosexuality at work, but he was fired for holding a private belief that homosexuality is morally wrong and daring to express that view in public.

Read more...    |    Robin Schumacher


The royal wedding doesn't matter. Except that it does.  |  Apr 30, 2011
Why does the royal wedding matter? It doesn't. Not really. Why doesn't it matter that the royal wedding doesn't matter? Because someday, that'll be us.

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    |    Kersley Fitzgerald




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