After-birth Abortion: Atheist Ethics at Work
“Whenever I mention Professor Singer’s views, I am assured that he is an extremist who in no way represents atheism itself. … However, Professor Singer is a leading ethicist and atheist, holding the chair of Bio-ethics at Princeton University and in 2004 voted as the Australian Humanist of the Year by the Council of Australian Humanist Societies. His views are those of reasoned atheism … His views are not held by him alone.”
– Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen writes in his weekly message for the Cathedral.
Something deadly this way comes
“This article in the Journal of Medical Ethics is a clear signal of just how much ground has been lost to the Culture of Death. A culture that grows accustomed to death in the womb will soon contemplate killing in the nursery. The very fact that this article was published in a peer-reviewed academic journal is an indication of the peril we face…”
– Albert Mohler speaks out on the JME paper.
Tell your children what Hitler did
“Tell these stories to your children. Tell them with passion. Tell them with tears. Send your children into the world with their eyes sharpened with the bright light of history.”
– John Piper thinks its time to recall the horrors of Nazi Germany.
Related:
After-birth abortion: why should the baby live?
Commentary from Andrew Bolt, Herald Sun.
Interview on Iowa radio. (starts 12:30 into clip.)
Reforming a diocese from within
“What can you do if you are a small group of evangelicals in a diocese where it seems that nothing organized by the institution ever reflects a sound theological agenda or is likely to feed the mass of God’s people?
That was the question raised almost thirteen years ago at a committee meeting of the Chelmsford Diocesan Evangelical Association, following a diocesan conference for laypeople…”
– John Richardson shares his experiences and offers encouragement – in the Winter 2012 Crossway. (Article: PDF file.)
When the Accounts are called: A Christian understanding of gambling
“The Bible is clear on this issue. The entire enterprise of gambling is opposed to the moral worldview revealed in God’s Word. The basic impulse behind gambling is greed—a basic sin that is the father of many other evils. Greed, covetousness, and avarice are repeatedly addressed by Scripture—always presented as a sin against God, and often accompanied by a graphic warning of the destruction which is greed’s result. The burning desire for earthly riches leads to frustration and spiritual death…
Why are Christians so silent on this issue?“
– Albert Mohler demonstrates that gambling is an issue not unique to New South Wales. (Idea: try preaching against gambling and see what response you get.)
Peter: Rock or Stumbling Block?
“Last week when preaching on Matthew 16, I made no mention of the erroneous claims of the Papacy. Several congregation members raised concerns with me about the way this passage is commonly misunderstood. So let me address this misunderstanding and in the process offer some insights into the challenges of preaching…”
– Read the full article by the Dean of Sydney, Phillip Jensen.
All we need to know
Bishop of Armidale Peter Brain writes:
“How good it is to know that we need never face a day alone or a circumstance with fear.”
“We were walking down the road to the railway bridge, my son and son-in-law with their two little boys and daughter, hand in hand. Then when we heard the sound of a dog barking, I could feel their grip tighten. Neither I nor their fathers pushed them away. Indeed the two youngest moved closer and found reassurance in their father’s presence. Read more
New Atheism — Sound and fury, signifying nothing
“Over the next several posts I’m going to outline some of my thoughts about the relative strengths and weaknesses of New Atheism, and things I think people should keep in mind as they think about addressing its claims and its criticisms of God’s self-revelation in Jesus Christ. This series is aimed primarily at Christians who have some sort of public evangelistic or teaching role…”
– Over at The Briefing’s website, Mark Baddeley has begun what looks to be a very helpful series.
The ‘must read’ Christian book of the year?
Mark Thompson gives notice of what he thinks will be the ‘must read’ Christian book of the year:
“Graeme’s convictions about the authority of Scripture, its dual authorship, its profound and textured unity, its Christological centre, and its vital relevance for all who want to know God and to live as his forgiven people are not only expressed but explained with all the care and skill of this master teacher.”
“All over the world Moore College is known for its approach to biblical theology. Biblical theology in this sense is attention to the unfolding unity of Scripture with its focus on the fulfilment of God’s promises in Jesus Christ. It has proven to be not only a productive way to see how the parts are related in an overarching whole, but also an aid to responsible application of individual narratives. Before jumping straight from the story of, say, David and Goliath, to our situation today, that story is located in the unfolding purposes of God. We see God’s anointed deliverer winning the battle against the enemies of his people while the beneficiaries enjoy the victory without achieving it themselves. Seen in this light, the story of David and Goliath anticipates the victory of Christ on the cross, a victory won for us rather than by us. Read more