{"id":4113,"date":"2016-07-01T13:48:55","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T21:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glenandpaula.com\/wordpress\/?p=4113"},"modified":"2016-07-01T13:51:07","modified_gmt":"2016-07-01T21:51:07","slug":"things-glen-found-interesting-volume-56","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glenandpaula.com\/wordpress\/archives\/2016\/07\/01\/things-glen-found-interesting-volume-56","title":{"rendered":"Things Glen Found Interesting, Volume 56"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Fridays I share articles\/resources about broad cultural, societal and theological issu<\/span>es, with a preference for content from academics and influential voices. Be sure to see the ex<\/span>planation and disclaimers at the bottom. <\/span><\/p>\n

Articles I Found Interesting<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Your Unchurched Friends Want to Know About Your Faith<\/span><\/a> (Bob Smietana, Christianity Today):  \u201cAlmost half [of unchurched Americans] say they discuss religion freely if the topic comes up (47%). A third say they listen without responding (31%), while 11 percent change the subject. Only about a third say someone has explained the benefits of being a Christian to them (35%).\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Obergefell and the New Gnosticism<\/span><\/a> (Sherif Girgis, First Things): \u201cFor decades, the Sexual Revolution was supposed to be about freedom. Today, it is about coercion. Once, it sought to free our sexual choices from restrictive laws and unwanted consequences. Now, it seeks to free our sexual choices from other people\u2019s disapproval.\u201d Sherif has spoken for Chi Alpha before. <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. As a Psychiatrist I Diagnose Mental Illness. And, Sometimes, Demonic Possession<\/span><\/a> (Richard Gallagher, Washington Post): \u201cQuestions about how a scientifically trained physician can believe \u2018such outdated and unscientific nonsense,\u2019 as I\u2019ve been asked, have a simple answer. I honestly weigh the evidence.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Most American Christians Believe They\u2019re Victims of Discrimination<\/span><\/a> (Emma Green, The Atlantic): \u201cAlmost half of Americans say discrimination against Christians is as big of a problem as discrimination against other groups, including blacks and minorities.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Nine Prayers For The Not-Yet-Married<\/span><\/a> (Marshall Segal, Desiring God): recommended by a student, relevant to many of you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Man Seeks Euthanasia To End His Sexuality Struggle<\/span><\/a> (Jonathan Blake, BBC): sanctioning euthanasia is unwise and leads to unexpected outcomes. For a theological argument see <\/span>Is There No Moral Law?<\/span><\/a> (Douglas Farrow, First Things).<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Russia\u2019s Proposed Law: No Evangelizing Outside of Church<\/span><\/a> (Kate Shellnut, Christianity Today): \u201c<\/span>To share their faith, citizens must secure a government permit through a registered religious organization, and they cannot evangelize anywhere besides churches and other religious sites. The restrictions even apply to activity in private residences and online.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Some more on Brexit:<\/span>\n