Susan Wunderink of Christianity Today interviews pastor and author Tim Keller about his (outstanding) book The Reason for God and his apologetics ministry in general. Excerpt: You reject marketing apologetics like, "Christianity is better than the alternatives, so choose Christianity." Why?Marketing is about felt needs. You find the need and then you say Christianity will meet that need. You have to adapt to people's questions. And if people are asking a question, you want to show how Jesus is the answer. But at a certain point, you have to go past their question to the other things that … [Read more...] about Tim Keller Interview in Christianity Today
Archives for June 2008
Albert Mohler on Same-Sex Marriage in California
Dr. Mohler responds to a LA Times editorial which noted that same-sex marriages meant "these couples stand together as full citizens at last": Full citizens at last? These Americans were not full citizens at 5:00 pm on June 16, 2008, but they were a minute later when they were granted legal marriage applications? This leads to other urgent questions. Who else is now being denied full citizenship? Does this mean that others denied access to legal marriage as the recognition of their sexual relationships are being denied status as "full citizens?" Would the editors dare name who these might … [Read more...] about Albert Mohler on Same-Sex Marriage in California
Alex and Brett Harris – On CNNs American Morning
Tomorrow (Friday) morning from 7:54-8:00 AM (EST) Alex and Brett Harris are slated to appear on the CNN morning show American Morning. They'll need to be up before 4 AM (their time) to do the brief appearance. They'll be discussing the presidential election, why they support McCain over Obama, Huck's Army, and hopefully, the Rebelution and Do Hard Things. … [Read more...] about Alex and Brett Harris – On CNNs American Morning
Movie Prince Caspian Disappoints – Big Time
If you've not seen it, save your time and your money. And preserve your happy memories. For the sake of full disclosure, I have actually (hold your breath) never read Prince Caspian, and I was still disappointed. Primarily because I've read enough of C.S. Lewis to know that they way they depicted Susan was ridiculous (and I have read The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardbrobe). I shall have to read the entire series now, and stay away from the rest of the movies. Such a pity, because the first installment was done so well. Steve Altrogge: For the first ten minutes everything was fine. Then … [Read more...] about Movie Prince Caspian Disappoints – Big Time
David Limbaugh on Ravi Zacharias’ Latest Book
Renowned apologist and evangelist Ravi Zacharias has gathered a collection of essays into a book called Beyond Opinion: Living the Faith We Defend. Together, the collection of essays, says Zacharias, "suggest a new vision for Christian apologetics in this century." David Limbaugh, a former skeptic of Christianity, praises this new, 384-page work:I found "Beyond Opinion's" approach to be different from most other apologetics books, which are written to and for the skeptic or to the believer who wants ammunition to reinforce his faith. "Beyond Opinion" is written more for the apologist himself … [Read more...] about David Limbaugh on Ravi Zacharias’ Latest Book
Piper on Democracy and The Restraint of Power
A good reflection on the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the unlawful combatants being held at Guantanamo Bay. (HT: JT) … [Read more...] about Piper on Democracy and The Restraint of Power