Sexual Revolution
A selection of recent articles on this topic
Agape Wins
There’s been much talk lately about the moral purposes of history, especially from those celebrating the recent…
Happy Canada Day, Bastards
Happy Canada Day, America! One decade later, your judges have turned you, too, into a nation of…
The Church and the “New Normal”
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s marriage decision, these sober thoughts occur: (1) The Supreme Court…
After Obergefell: A First Things Symposium
How should we respond to the ruling by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges that there is…
Now, the Kasper Theory of Democracy?
A few weeks ago, after Ireland voted to approve so-called “same-sex marriage,” a correspondent sent me an…
Triple Crown Sublime
There are no teams in thoroughbred racing. Or rather, everyone who follows racing is on the same…
How to Preach About Bruce Jenner
Should pastors grease the Kardashian celebrity machine by mentioning Bruce Jenner from the pulpit? There are good…
Creation, Covenant, and Marriage
At its General Convention this summer, The Episcopal Church (TEC) will consider a resolution to amend the…
Ireland: A Country Without a Conscience?
Ireland’s recent decision to approve same-sex marriage, by popular referendum, has left the country’s Catholic reputation in…
Is Amending the Constitution Really So Difficult?
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments on the gay marriage cases, and it now seems…
Rolling Stone, Alan Dershowitz, and Catholic Priests
By now, virtually everyone has heard of the Rolling Stone fiasco, with its explosive article, “A Rape…
What is Marriage to Evangelical Millennials?
A few weeks ago, I assigned the article “What is Marriage?” to the students in my gender…
Marriage and Dignity
Recent arguments at the Supreme Court revealed deep confusion about the nature of dignity. Arguing that “the marriage…
Gordon College Wins—and Loses?
President Lindsay of Gordon College is a great guy and Gordon is an important evangelical institution of…
What the White House’s Opposition to “Conversion Therapy” Means
In early April, the Obama administration responded to an online petition calling for a “Leelah’s Law” that…
