It is no surprise that the Constitution is a document that is greatly revered within the United States. All of the chips are stacked in its favor. Given the typical extent of education offered on the history of the colonial period, the era of the Articles of Confederation, and Constitutional ratification, and the rather limited
Eschatology
What is Wrong With Dispensationalism?
In a previous post, we discussed some of the central tenets of Dispensationalism as a theological framework in the modern era. As a short review, those tenets are, primarily, a literal interpretation of scripture and a hard delineation between Israel and the church. So what exactly is wrong with a Dispensational theological view?
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5 (More) Things You Must Know About Iran
Last week, we reviewed some of the history behind US-Iran relations and the nature of Iran itself as a nation or a people. But I promised that I had more! This week, we have more juicy information, much of it within my lifetime (and probably yours). And much of it should be of immediate use
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Current Events
In Masterpiece SCOTUS Ruling, The Same Questions Continue To Be Unanswered
Conservatives and evangelicals alike are celebrating the latest decision coming from the US Supreme Court this week, that of Masterpiece Cakeshop v Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop in what is generally being considered a “narrow” ruling. Read the opinion here. Given the 7-2 decision, the nomenclature can be