The Call to Be Countercultural

Today’s BreakPoint: The Call to Be Countercultural JOHN STONESTREET WITH MARIA BAER Two years ago, when Jackie Hill-Perry, a talented writer, poet, and speaker, spoke at a Wilberforce Weekend, she had the entire room leaning forward in their chairs. A powerful speaker with a powerful testimony about following Christ out of a lesbian lifestyle–no one in the audience … More The Call to Be Countercultural

WE ARE SUFFERING FROM A SOCIAL RECESSION, TOO.

By Michael Hendrix  August 21, 2020   This essay is part of a special series of the American Project that seeks to address the crisis of loneliness during the global COVID-19 pandemic.   New Yorkers are used to hearing sirens. And then came March’s round-the-clock ambulance wails, every hour of every day. Through the barred windows of my … More WE ARE SUFFERING FROM A SOCIAL RECESSION, TOO.

Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl

Today’s BreakPoint: Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl JOHN STONESTREET In February of 1943, German university student Sophie Scholl was convicted of high reason against the Nazi regime and executed by guillotine. Last week, Germany announced it will honor this Christian martyr with a €20.00 sterling silver commemorative coin. Scheduled for circulation in time for her 100th birthday, … More Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl

No Christianity, No “Human Rights”

…The only secure basis for human rights, of course, is the Christian belief that humans are created in the image of God… Today’s BreakPoint: No Christianity, No “Human Rights” JOHN STONESTREET WITH ROBERTO RIVERA In July, the U.S. State Department’s “Commission on Unalienable Rights” released a draft report that attempted to provide a grounding for our country’s commitment … More No Christianity, No “Human Rights”

Wake Up America!

In my opinion as if we needed any other daily dose of reality, Tucker Carlson’s opening monologue from the other night should be a eye opening reality check for all those living in the LA-LA land if the progressive left.      Tucker: Elected Democrats have tacitly endorsed violence in our streets      

How Americans Think About Abortion, and What Pro-lifers Must Learn

Today’s BreakPoint: How Americans Think About Abortion, and What Pro-lifers Must Learn JOHN STONESTREET WITH ROBERTO RIVERA Recently, political scientist Michael J. New described the results of what’s being called “the largest known in-depth interview study of American attitudes on abortion” as “nuanced.” A better term would be “complicated,” or maybe even “not-at-all coherent.” This new … More How Americans Think About Abortion, and What Pro-lifers Must Learn

Today’s BreakPoint:Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement

To be fair I have only glanced at the “Philadelphia Statement”l my intent here is to point out the biblical reasoning the authors have for supporting it and why I believe, we should at least carefully examine it for ourselves.     Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement JOHN STONESTREET WITH MARIA BAER To paraphrase King Solomon, to … More Today’s BreakPoint:Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement