Rethinking Persecution
Christianity speaks to the entire range of human experience. It not only provides the content of our views of God, but it also guides our moral decision-making. It offers an account of a well-ordered family, a well-ordered church, and a well-ordered life. Ultimately, it speaks to the transformation of all creation by God. Our faith demands that we not only affirm these truths, but that we herald them to the world. The Scriptures refer...
Language Games in the Public Square
Ludwig Wittgenstein was arguably the most important philosopher of the twentieth century. He insisted that words could only be understood in the context of the activities in which they are used [1]. It is only then that their meaning and significance can be grasped. Despite some of the problems of Wittgensteinian thought, he does offer some useful insights. He regarded philosophy as a task for clarification that would prevent us from...
Clarifying the ‘Culture’ Debate
Culture is unquestionably a buzzword of the contemporary era. Evangelicals seek to “engage the culture” for Christ, while PBS journalists aim to capture the cultural moment in documentaries. Even politicians speak of cultural developments and trends in public speeches [1]. However, when using the term ‘culture’, do these parties mean the same thing? Whether it is T.S. Eliot’s classic Notes Toward the Definition of Culture, Alan...
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