Category: Of Random Interest

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This was a very interesting read. “Unfortunately, a few years later my marriage ended—a pain known too easily by too many. At this point, the divorce allowed me to explore my homosexuality for the first time in my life. At first, I felt liberated. I dated some great guys, and was in a couple of long-term relationships. Over several years, intellectual honesty led me to some unexpected conclusions: (1) Creating a family with another man is not completely equal to creating a family with a woman, and (2) denying children parents of both genders at home is an objective evil. Kids need and yearn for both.”

I’m Gay and I Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

While religion and tradition have led many to their positions on same-sex marriage, it’s also possible to oppose same-sex marriage based on reason and experience.

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I truly, truly feel bad about laughing at the Jesus Hyena. And yet I am still laughing.

Chrisendom: Theological vocabulary of the day: “to jesus” (verb)

Theological vocabulary of the day: “to jesus” (verb). jesusing. Now let’s gerund this baby, and lop off the “ing” as well. And we get: IMG_2427 · download. Antonym: jesushyena · IMG_1622. posted by Ch…

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Dr. Bill Newsome, recently tapped to co-chair the BRAIN initiative, is a follower of Jesus. I’ve had him preach in my Chi Alpha ministry before. You can see him being interviewed about the BRAIN initiative at http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/04/newsome/ and see him talking about his faith at http://stanmed.stanford.edu/2006summer/newsome.html

Of two minds — Stanford Medicine Magazine — Stanford University School of Medicine

By WILLIAM NEWSOME. When I discuss religion with my fellow scientists — which is not often — I find that many perceive religious faith as a uniquely irrational aspect of human life andtherefore highly…

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Choco De Jesus, one of the pastors from my denomination (the Assemblies of God), is featured on the cover of TIME magazine. Congratulations, Pastor Choco! http://georgeowood.com/pastor-choco-graces-cover-of-time-magazine/ 

Pastor Choco in TIME Magazine

A big congratulations is in order today to our AG brother, Pastor Choco. His image graces the multi-fold cover of TIME magazine today as a leader of the Hispanic Evangelical Community. Several AG p.…..

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I just read a very insightful discussion about race and Christianity between Thabiti Anyabwile and Doug Wilson: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/thabitianyabwile/2013/04/02/a‑black-and-tan-round-up/ — it’s long but worthwhile (tip: I opened up all the links in new tabs and worked through them one at a time).

A “Black and Tan” Round-Up

For the past couple of weeks, Douglas Wilson and I have carried on a discussion of his book, Black and Tan. The book and its prequel, Southern Slavery As It Was, triggered controversy that’s lasted th…

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“One of the most awkward and painful truths in American higher education is that it is perfectly legal for private colleges and universities — on the left and right — to discriminate against people who refuse to follow, or at least respect, the teachings at the core of these voluntary associations. However, and this is the tricky part for many journalists, these institutions must use a truth-in-advertising approach when dealing with potential students, faculty and the public.” — this summarizes the situation perfectly and is something that many in the media seem to miss. A place such as Vanderbilt can disallow Christian groups from requiring their leaders to be orthodox Christians, but it needs to let students know that before they enroll. It will affect people’s decisions.

Abortion, rights, viewpoint discrimination and Johns Hopkins

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