Monthly Archives: June 2017

Dismal theology-related tweet of the day

If you use the language of God’s “permitting” evil, do not forget that his permissions are all wise and purposeful and achieve his plans. — Desiring God (@desiringGod) June 16, 2017 Serene nonsense.

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About gun control, OR
Quote for the day

The gunman, whom authorities have identified as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, from Belleville, Ill., a suburb of St. Louis, obviously should not have been allowed to possess an automatic rifle given his checkered history of violence, including misuse of firearms … Continue reading

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The SBC’s continued decline

The Wartburg Watch posted last evening a catalog of explanations for the continued decline of the Southern Baptist Convention, drawing especial attention to the reluctance of some pastors to even identify their churches as Southern Baptist. As someone who has … Continue reading

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W-h-e-e-e

The Southern Baptists are fighting over a resolution condemning the so-called alt-right. A national meeting of Southern Baptists will consider condemning the political movement known as the “alt-right” amid an uproar over the denomination’s commitment to confronting prejudice. Leaders of … Continue reading

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More criminal charges in Flint

Five more public officials have been criminally charged in connection with Flint’s tainted water. Attorney General Bill Schuette on Wednesday filed an involuntary manslaughter felony charge against state health director Nick Lyon and four other state and Flint officials over … Continue reading

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