Postcards from Palookaville

I have always been a huge fan of Luther and especially of his pastoral advice, especially the comment he made to the effect that no Christian should ever think they have so mastered the ABCs of the faith that they have no need of reading simple things like catechisms. And it is remarkable that, as...

What is the most broken vow in the church? The wedding vow? Divorce rates among Christians are high, but rates of breach of this vow are probably higher still. Ministerial vows to preach the gospel? Conservatives in mainline denominations might point to those who are ministers and who deny key...

What is the most broken vow in the church? The wedding vow? Divorce rates among Christians are high, but rates of breach of this vow are probably higher still. Ministerial vows to preach the gospel? Conservatives in mainline denominations might point to those who are ministers and who deny key...

A friend has drawn my attention to two articles in the Daily Telegraph (my, you know you are getting old when you start to say `Amen' at the end of articles in the DT). The first concerns Richard Dawkins, who has caused a storm by stopping any foul-mouthed whacko who wants from posting on his...

A friend has drawn my attention to two articles in the Daily Telegraph (my, you know you are getting old when you start to say `Amen' at the end of articles in the DT). The first concerns Richard Dawkins, who has caused a storm by stopping any foul-mouthed whacko who wants from posting on his...

The UK has altered its guidelines regarding the matter of assisted suicide, and this in a way which places more emphasis upon the motivation of the agent. It does not legalise mercy killing and, as the Director of Public Prosecutions says, does not on paper make prosecution more or less likely; but...

The UK has altered its guidelines regarding the matter of assisted suicide, and this in a way which places more emphasis upon the motivation of the agent. It does not legalise mercy killing and, as the Director of Public Prosecutions says, does not on paper make prosecution more or less likely; but...

I wish I could claim to have written the article to which Justin links. The point is so obvious -- that Mr Woods owes us (i.e., everybody but his wife and kids) nothing -- it is sad sign of the times that it needs to be made. It speaks of an age of voyeurs and massive sense of entitlement. Yet...

I wish I could claim to have written the article to which Justin links. The point is so obvious -- that Mr Woods owes us (i.e., everybody but his wife and kids) nothing -- it is sad sign of the times that it needs to be made. It speaks of an age of voyeurs and massive sense of entitlement. Yet...

To any who have missed it, Wheaton College has just appointed Dr Phil Ryken as its new President. The story was/was not leaked (depending on your perspective) by Christianity Today yesterday. You can read the blog and comments thread here . As interesting as the news itself is the thread of blog...