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Giving the Puritans a Bad Rap

Dr. Joel Beeke offers some helpful insights on the new rap song by Propaganda.    “A new rap song by Propaganda has caught the attention of a number of Christians in the blogosphere. It styles itself as a series of questions…

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Review: “The Intolerance of Tolerance”

The Intolerance of ToleranceD. A. CarsonIVP, 2012, 200pp., paperback, £12.99 (UK) / Eerdmans, 2012, 196pp, hardback, $24 (US)ISBN 9781844744053 / 9780802831705 The central premise of this book is that a true and proper tolerance defends both the right of others…

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God, Politics, and Evil

Strange things happen in the days leading up to a national election. This morning’s case was courtesy of the center article at CNN.com which reads “When ‘God’s Will,’ Rape and Pregnancy Collide” (Caution: the article contains explicit details). Whatever political hiccup has…

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Brady Bunch-less?

Imagine the Brady Bunch, the hit TV show from the 70’s, being re-packed for today’s viewers. Would the plot identify with the majority of younger couples – or even Boomers?  Not according to a recent article at the Weekly Standard…

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In defence of free speech

I would not necessarily agree with all the emphases and recommendations, but – as someone who might end up at the sharp end of this kind of law – I appreciate the clarity of Rowan Atkinson’s argument, and the defence…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry was born on 18 October 1662, not long after Black Bartholomew’s Day (24 August 1662), the date on which his father – in common with about 2000 other ministers of the gospel – was ejected from the Church…

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“More light, Lord!”

Light is one of those commodities, like oxygen, much underestimated until one finds oneself in need of it. I am particularly conscious of this because my desk light – a quite splendid piece of kit – decided to pack up…