Karl Marx didn’t write all that much about religion, but what little he did was radical, programmatic, and rather clever. Here is almost his entire commentary on the meaning of religion as a cultural phenomenon: “religion is the sigh of…
As a taster of what is to come on the Spin podcast — we spent today recording and pulled in some high-powered guests. Tony Esolen — Renaissance man, professor of English, translator of Dante, scourge of Fox News ('It was…
Griffith John was a contemporary of Hudson Taylor in China. One of theses two men is well known all over the globe–and has been an inspiration to the Christian church ever since–while the other has been all but forgotten. Griffith was brought…
The prize for the most confusing statement of the day (and maybe the week) goes to the Gospel Coalition, who apparently found this statement worth tweeting: "It’s more masculine to be attracted to men yet obedient to God than…
My trip to Belfast last week to speak for the Reformed Presbyterians and the Evangelical Presbyterians was a great reminder of the truth of Chrissie Hynde’s lyric, some things change, some stay the same. As to staying the same,…
The persecution of Protestants in Scotland, at least if measured in martyrdoms, peaked in 1539, shortly after Cardinal David Beaton, a zealous opponent of reform, was appointed primate of the country. Glasgow witnessed the execution of two individuals that year:…
In my response to Kevin DeYoung, I asked a question that made a point, but also one that I hoped would provoke change. I asked how complementarianism can be healthy if women are not heard. I wondered where is this…
Calvin’s teaching has never been for shrinking violets, nor is John Calvin himself thought of as “soft.” He uses strong language about those who are enemies of the gospel (“pigs,” “dogs”). In discussing church discipline he notes the special responsibilities…
Just a few weeks ago, the Oculus Rift started shipping out its Kickstarter units. These virtual reality (VR) headsets have been anticipated for years, especially since Facebook bought the parent company in 2014. At the risk of using a tired…
I have been asked by some good brothers and sisters about the purpose behind the recent appearance of a new feature on the podcast, Desperate Theologizing. I understand that some of our listeners may feel a little uneasy about…
