Clay Jars, Vines and the Cultural Collision

So apparently, David Haseltine of Jars of Clay has come out as supportive of same-sex marriage via Twitter. Here's a few soundbites: Not meaning to stir things up BUT... Is there a non-speculative or non "slippery slope" reason why gays shouldn't marry? I don't hear one. — Dan Haseltine (@scribblepotemus) April 21, 2014 I'm trying to make … Continue reading Clay Jars, Vines and the Cultural Collision

A Christian Defense of the Non-Aggression Principle

Click for more in this series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 This is the second installment in my series responding to the series by Adam McIntosh posted at The Kuyperian Commentary. This article specifically deals with the second part of his analysis, "A Christian Critique of the Non-Aggression Principle." My first … Continue reading A Christian Defense of the Non-Aggression Principle

Biblical Government: Anarchy, Minarchy, or Statism? A Response

Click for more in this series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 I ran across a series of articles lately on a blog called "The Kuyperian Commentary." The Article in question is titled "Biblical Government: Anarchy, Minarchy or Statism?" and was written by Adam McIntosh, a former missionary kid, and currently … Continue reading Biblical Government: Anarchy, Minarchy, or Statism? A Response

Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government Part 2

Hi there. This is Part 2 of a 4 Part series on a Biblical Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government. In Part 1, I laid the groundwork necessary to interact with this discussion adequately, noting that my opponents and I share critical common ground and that we need to properly contextualize Romans 13 if … Continue reading Theology of Human Authority and Civil Government Part 2