Tag Archive | Freedom
The Christian Life and the Liberal Right
Originally posted on Juicy Ecumenism – The Institute on Religion & Democracy's Blog:
(Photo credit: The Pretty Padded Room) By Addie Darling Since the election, there have been numerous articles tolling the bell for the death of Christianity’s relevancy in the political sphere, as well as a continuing discussion over the future of Christian political activism. These…
Obamacare vs. Religious Freedom
One of the major areas of concern about Obamacare, at least for people of faith, is the requirement that businesses of a certain size must provide, through their insurance, certain aspects of “health coverage” that are contrary to their religious beliefs. Strictly religious organizations (i.e. churches, synagogues, mosques) are exempt from this requirement but “businesses” that […]
Bible Versions & Death Threats
While trying to focus on preparing for class on Wednesday, within minutes of each other I read an e-mail from the National Association of Evangelicals and a post from the Voice of the Martyrs which stood in stark contrast and jarred me a bit. First, the e-mail from the NAE. It wasn’t a bad e-mail. […]
Dying for freedom
I have been working this week on a burial service for a soldier whose remains have just been identified from the Korean Conflict. This process and the ultimate burial service has been a humbling experience for me. As I have explored the service record and history of this soldier I have learned that he went […]
Here I Sit 