Without quite meaning to, most Western countries have acquired large and growing numbers of Muslim minorities. The idea has slowly sunk in not only that Muslims are here to stay, but also that they remain committed to their faith. For many Muslims, this entails hostility to a Western culture still . . . . Continue Reading »
Pro Rege: Living Under Christ’s Kingship Vol. 1: The Exalted Nature of Christ’s Kingship Vol. 2: The Kingship of Christ in its Operation by abraham kuyper edited by john kok and nelson d. kloosterman translated by albert gootjes lexham, 1072 pages, $99.98 Dismissed from the office of prime . . . . Continue Reading »
The followers of Jesus Christ must manifest a confidence that the truth that sets us free is everyone’s truth, and not just a subjective truth peculiar to our own community. We should, in short, not be content to turn inward but ought always to reach out to the larger world. Continue Reading »
Despite legitimate efforts of believers to reserve a place in the public square, the followers of the secularizing ideologies have historically found ways to thwart such efforts, while, paradoxically, accusing the believers of trying to launch a theocratic takeover. Continue Reading »
Apart from office, there is no obligation to obey another person. There is no natural right for one person to rule over someone else. Only office , and not the mere possession of power, can confer authority. Continue Reading »
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