Franklin Graham as a Model on Clergy Involvement in Politics
If Graham is the model of political correctness, then I say to CRC clergy and members, "Say whatever you want. It is ok." Right?
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If Graham is the model of political correctness, then I say to CRC clergy and members, "Say whatever you want. It is ok." Right?
This past week (May 29) Franklin Graham was in Fresno, CA, conducting a so-called prayer rally. He urged Christians to pray for politicians. But he became political when he said California was in trouble.
What do my fellow pastors think could be appropriate responses to the vulgar and racist remarks by the President of the United States?
Calvin Seminary professor Matthew Tuininga has beautifully summarized Scripture and Reformed theology's view relative to the treatment of the poor.
During our last U.S. presidential campaign and election I was frustrated by the lies and contradictions that surfaced that were neither challenged, investigated, or held accountable for.
Some of synod's language was beyond my interpretation. Is this a generational thing?
There are some Christian scholars who support the idea of government help for the poor.
Last week there was a healthy discussion about government's responsibility to care for the poor.
It seems to me that the CRCNA through World Renew needs to become engaged in community development in North America. What do you think?
I raise this question because on the one hand I read in places like the Banner that this is true. But I also read in places like Calvin's Institute of Worship that convergence worship is worship of choice of young adults. How can both of these be true?
My attention has been drawn by some friends to the books of Joel Rosenberg, a prolific writer of apocalyptic books from a dispensational premillennial viewpoint. These friends are all members of the CRC and I have high esteem for them. Still I wonder why they would be interested in this kind of perspective?