Category Archives: Commentary

The Unresolved Tensions of Evangelicalism Part 1: The Biblical Worldview

NOTE: This post is analysis and opinion. It’s not about what I believe or don’t. My posts on Christine Wicker’s and Julia Duin’s descriptions of evangelicalism’s winter are meant to be provocative, but they are also an attempt to hear something in the voices of our critics we rarely allow into our discussions: the scaryContinue reading “The Unresolved Tensions of Evangelicalism Part 1: The Biblical Worldview”

Christine Wicker’s Unmentionables

Have you ever been part of, let’s say, a committee assigned with a specific task? You go to committee meetings, week after week, maybe month after month; you work with the committee to complete the task, but something else happens. You learn. Specifically, you learn the obvious things that people on the committee never say.Continue reading “Christine Wicker’s Unmentionables”

Riffs: 11:13:08: My Response to Scot McKnight and “What Evangelicals Do Well.”

First, read Scot McKnight’s BeliefNet piece, “What Do Evangelicals Do Well?” I’m not Scot McKnight, and I don’t play him on TV. I’m nowhere in his league on New Testament scholarship and he’s got far more world-wide experience than me in describing evangelicals. He’s written lots of great books and has a classy blog. SoContinue reading “Riffs: 11:13:08: My Response to Scot McKnight and “What Evangelicals Do Well.””

Riffs: 11:07:08: Patrol Magazine’s Commentary on The Family Research Council’s Scare Tactics

It seems that politics and the culture war have dominated posting here at IM recently, which is understandable given recent events. I was ready to go back to talking about something more related to the broader interests of this blog, when I ran across this piece at Patrol Magazine. By the way, if you aren’tContinue reading “Riffs: 11:07:08: Patrol Magazine’s Commentary on The Family Research Council’s Scare Tactics”

Congratulations and Prayers for Our President-Elect, Barack Obama

HT to 22 Words. A wonderfully symbolic illustration. I Timothy 2:1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful andContinue reading “Congratulations and Prayers for Our President-Elect, Barack Obama”

My Best Imitation of Ken and Carla (and my one gripe about Relevant Magazine)

For those of you who don’t recognize the reference in the title of this post, a little background. Ken and Carla would be the first names of two of the most famous internet watchbloggers who practice (in the case of Ken) or practiced on a previous blog (Carla) the discernment methodology known as “Guilt byContinue reading “My Best Imitation of Ken and Carla (and my one gripe about Relevant Magazine)”

Election Day 2008 Whine and Sheesh Party

RECOMMENDED READ: Clark Bunch at The Master’s Table makes the case for taking the opportunity to vote as a Christian’s duty. UPDATE: Those of you planning to stop reading anyone who doesn’t praise your candidate PLEASE don’t read this. I want to keep you as a friend. I am NOT looking forward to Election DayContinue reading “Election Day 2008 Whine and Sheesh Party”

The Internet Monk Annual Halloween Rant

Originally published at the Steve Brown, Etc. Guest Room Blog. You also might enjoy “The Great Pumpkin Proposes a Toast,” from deep in the IM archives. Here’s a good post on “How to have a great Catholic Halloween.” No Protestants are harmed. It’s OK. As October 31st looms, it’s time for true confessions. I grewContinue reading “The Internet Monk Annual Halloween Rant”