Author Archives: Bob Felton

Dismal theology-related tweet for the day

Your marriage will glorify God when you cherish your Savior more than your spouse. https://t.co/huSeuAGW45 — Desiring God (@desiringGod) November 26, 2016 Sigh. Again, then: Anybody who thinks that pleasing Our Invisible Friend is more important than his or her … Continue reading

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The backstop

Ever since Plato wrote The Republic, political philosophers have worried about the potential consequences of a populace swept into the maw of a charismatic demagogue able to excite their passions. A mob cannot be expected to behave rationally or, even, … Continue reading

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Tweet of the day

Trump told NBC News he doesn't want them using this photo any more. So let's use it everywhere. Seriously. Everywhere. pic.twitter.com/R0mucaCr2T — Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) November 25, 2016

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Dismal theology-related tweet for the day

God, I am thankful that I don’t receive the full sufferings that my sin’s deserve. https://t.co/LNkgDSHFTJ — Desiring God (@desiringGod) November 24, 2016 Never forget: Y’all are a putrid foulness and no damn good, and the bald fact of your … Continue reading

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The case for optimism

As we assemble for the 395th Thanksgiving today, we do so aware of an appalling irony and grave threat: The so-called “values voters” have elected to the presidency a vain, ignorant, mean-spirited proto-fascist who actually is as corrupt and dangerous … Continue reading

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