In Chapter 3 of Saving Leonardo, Nancy Pearcey anticipates the change in rhetoric on display from pro-abortion advocates: Namely, an acknowledgement that, biologically, life does begin at conception. They've had to admit this given the advancement of ultrasound technology which lets us see inside the womb. How, then, to justify abortion? Either deny that life = personhood (and define personhood as having certain mental capacities), or simply say that some lives are more important than others. The latter strikes me as a more honest representation of those who support abortion rights. John … [Read more...] about Does it matter that abortion ends a human life?
Archives for January 2013
The Reality That Awaits Women in Combat
You've probably heard that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey signed an order rescinding the ban on women serving in combat units. In today's WSJ, Ryan Smith, former Marine infantry squad leader, describes the reality that awaits women in combat. Fair warning: His account is gruesome at times, but his argument is probably one that very few have considered. An excerpt: I served in the 2003 invasion of Iraq as a Marine infantry squad leader. We rode into war crammed in the back of amphibious assault vehicles. They are designed to hold roughly 15 … [Read more...] about The Reality That Awaits Women in Combat
Stand for Life Interview with John Piper
Here are the first three (of four) videos from a recent interview of John Piper by John Ensor and Scott Klusendorf in recognition of January 22, 2013 being the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. … [Read more...] about Stand for Life Interview with John Piper
John Piper’s Racist Youth
This 18 minute video highlights John Piper's racist youth, and how the gospel freed him. This is what his book Bloodlines is all about. … [Read more...] about John Piper’s Racist Youth
Daniel Darling – Real: Owning Your Christian Faith
Daniel Darling is the Senior Pastor of Gages Lake Bible Church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and the author of numerous books, including iFaith and Real. Dan’s work has been featured in leading evangelical publications, including Relevant, Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, On Course, The Gospel Coalition, and others. He is a contributing writer for many publications including Stand Firm, Enrichment Journal, Crosswalk.com, Believe.com, and G92.com. Dan’s op-eds have appeared in Newsweek/Washington Posts’ On Faith section and other newspapers and opinion sites. Publisher’s … [Read more...] about Daniel Darling – Real: Owning Your Christian Faith
Andy Naselli Joins BCS Faculty
Great news for Bethlehem College and Seminary: The board, faculty, and administration of Bethlehem College and Seminary are pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Andy Naselli as Assistant Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology. Dr. Naselli has been serving as D. A. Carson’s research assistant and as the administrator of Themelios, the theological journal for The Gospel Coalition. Dr. Naselli holds PhDs from both Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Bob Jones University. Dr. Naselli has taught New Testament Greek at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and he currently … [Read more...] about Andy Naselli Joins BCS Faculty