The Evangelical Community is at a Crossroads

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chelsen-vicariSomeone you need to know is Chelsen Vicari, the Evangelical Program Director for the Institute on Religion and Democracy. If you’re not familiar with her work yet, I encourage you to read her piece today, Why Evangelicalism is So Misunderstood by Rachel Held Evans and the Religious Left. Here she writes,

Evangelicalism characterizes our recognition of the inerrant authority of Scripture, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and determination to publicly share the Good News without cultural compromise. Continue reading →

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Satan in the Public Square: Keeping Things in Perspective

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If you haven’t already heard…

Members of the Satanic Temple have unveiled their design for a 7-foot-tall statue of the devil they want to locate at the Capitol building in Oklahoma, right next to a monument of the Ten Commandments that has stood since 2012. Continue reading →

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Placing Our Hope in Political Leaders

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penny2Can we place any hope in our government leaders? Political swindlers like Jesse Jackson, Jr (D), or former Illinois Governors George Ryan (R) and Rod Blagojevich (D) are examples of why we should always have a healthy skepticism about who we elect. But the reason this question continues to nag at me is not because of the perception honest, civil servants are no where to be found, but because of the Christian pronouncement that we should put our faith in God, not the political process. Continue reading →

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It’s More than the Economy, Stupid: Conservatism that’s Christian

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Back in 1992,  democratic strategist James Carville advised the Clinton campaign to focus on three primary areas: change, healthcare, and “the economy, stupid.” To win the election, they obviously had to focus on those things the people cared about most—and the economy was a biggy. While the phrase “the economy, stupid” has not been borrowed officially by today’s economic conservatives or centrist democrats, variations of this famous phrase are uttered by pundits and representatives on all sides to make a similar point today. The economy is an integral aspect of political engagement and getting it on the right track is crucial for the future of America. Continue reading →

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A&E Caves to ‘Duck Dynasty’ Support

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Nine days after announcing the indefinite suspension of Phil Robertson from the Duck Dynasty series, A&E has changed course.

As a global media content company, A+E Networks’ core values are centered around creativity, inclusion and mutual respect. We believe it is a privilege for our brands to be invited into people’s home and we operate with a strong sense of integrity and deep commitment to these principals….. Continue reading →

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Family Christian Stores Acknowledges Problem with Brick Bible Books

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Just inside the main entrance of almost any Family Christian store, you’re bound to see popular bestselling authors displayed prominently—Beth Moore, Joel Olsteen, Joyce Meyer, Rick Warren, and Max Lucado to name a few. Unfortunately for Family Christian Stores (FCS), this successful merchandising strategy has also become the bane of their existence. The diversity of thought among the writers on display has been a source of criticism for this chain of stores among an equally diverse Christian populace who have actively chosen to shop elsewhere.  But with over 300 locations around the country, and a website, it would appear they are doing reasonably well in the book and gift arena. Continue reading →

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