Category: Religious Liberty

Germany to Honor Sophie Scholl

August 22, 2020

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”

August 21, 2020

…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”

Daily Devotional – Strength in Adversity

August 20, 2020

AMP and RVR 1960  CONTEXT: Like all “Proverbs” this is a collection of “wise sayings” or as some Bible heading read “Precepts (rules) and Warnings” Proverbs 24:1-9 v.1-2 Do not accommodate or join up with evil people. That is anyone opposed to moral, ethical or civil law, especially if it violates God’s Law.  v.3-4 Wise … More Daily Devotional – Strength in Adversity

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

August 19, 2020

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

August 18, 2020

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

Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited

August 17, 2020

American Pastors Network: Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited Officials keen to enforce coronavirus-related mandates imposed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf have issued another spate of citations to businesses allegedly in violation, drawing criticism from faith leaders who point out Wolf’s rules were never approved by state … More Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited

Rather Than Reopen, It’s Time to Rethink Government Education

August 15, 2020

… Finally, every church should start a school. Family Research Council scholar Joseph Backholm argues that the education and formation of Christian children has been outsourced for so many decades that it should surprise no one when Christian children abandon their faith and family values. If neighbors can start education pods, churches can and must … More Rather Than Reopen, It’s Time to Rethink Government Education