June 4, 2019
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The CRC and LGBTQ - Part 2
Could the CRC be maneuvered, via our church order and procedural mechanisms, into affirming the LGBTQ agenda?
January 30, 2019
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Thank God for Fossil Fuels!
Fossil fuels are much criticized these days. Rather than lamenting them, I thank my loving Creator for them.
January 9, 2019
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Immigration Justice Requires Border Security
The Synod of the CRC has voiced support for comprehensive immigration reform, part of which is a secure border. Immigration justice requires us to welcome the stranger to a country that is faithful to sound Biblical principles.
December 27, 2018
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"The Rebel Jesus" - The Worst Christmas Song Ever?
The song “The Rebel Jesus” is musically and lyrically powerful. Jesus is a rebel, fighting against the injustice of the system, and striving to end poverty. He is a moral example for all of us to follow! Or...maybe not.
November 13, 2018
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Turning the CRC Into an Lgbtq+ Ally
Last Thursday I attended an event at Sherman Street CRC hosted by All One Body. Their goal is to transform the CRC into a denomination that fully accepts and celebrates all aspects of the LGBTQ+ ideology. Here is their strategy.
May 15, 2018
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Overtures, Politics, & Justice
The best way to do justice is to follow Scripture and pursue actual justice. The CRC can and should get involved in politics, but only within the context of the following three criteria.
May 3, 2018
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Alfie Who?
Bedtime prayers with my 6 and 3-year-old sons had led to a discussion about Alfie Evans, hope, the value of life, and freedom. Afterward, I reflected on the question: What should the CRC as a denomination be speaking out about?
March 22, 2018
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Esther and the 2nd Amendment
Does the Bible contain the 2nd Amendment principle, "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed?"
February 27, 2018
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How Do You Define "Justice"?
I saw the words "justice" and "equality" on the handouts my six-year-old son had brought home from school. He didn't know what "justice" meant. In truth, many grown-ups also have a hard time defining justice.
August 24, 2017
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Social Justice ... With a Side of Salt
Try to think of a single Bible verse that says our words and deeds toward issues of justice should be governed by our emotions.
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Thank you, Tyler!
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Hi Larry, that makes more sense. Scripture is very clear that we the Church are to point to Christ as the head of the Church, and share the good news of the Gospel, shining light on the sin of...
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We've seen what happens to Christian denominations & churches who start worrying about and changing things based on the questions: "How are we perceived by the world? Do they like us? Do they...
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Aha! Now we are getting somewhere. So there is no actual banking policy that looks at a person's skin tone and requires them to pay more for a loan. Instead, the OUTCOME of a particular activity (...
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You're saying "white privilege" is undeniably true and exists all over the United States in obvious ways.
I'm saying that's a theory of yours, and it's a bad one.
So let's see if we...
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Mark, I don't necessarily agree with all of the underlying ideas and assumptions of the theory of white privilege and systemic racism. But I definitely agree with the goal of preaching repentance...
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Eric, you make a very good point. Let me try to explain this way...
Think of The Network as a church lobby or fellowship area after the church service. Members of the church are talking to...
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While I completely disagree with the resources that the CRC Safe Church agency is promoting in this article (and I would never encourage my children to go to these websites), I believe this...
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Thanks, Wendy, for engaging with me on this matter. I truly believe this type of dialogue is critical when approaching issues like global warming, or the question of good works/preaching the...
posted on: Dear CRCNA Member, Do You Believe Mark 8:36?