Are Christian leaders more likely than others to engage in sexual misconduct? To the extent that they are truly Christian, the answer is certainly no. But to the extent they are still human, the answer is that all too many have fallen here. And because of their leadership role, their sin is all the more…
When Anti-Semitism Is Not Anti-Semitism
I once had a conversation with a Pakistani cab driver in New York City. As he drove me to my destination, the subject of anti-Semitism came up, at which point I mentioned, “Some people claim that the Jews themselves are responsible for anti-Semitism, since they are the worst of all people.” The driver, not realizing…
The World Is Getting Crazier, But That’s Why We Do What We Do
If you’re on the frontlines of the culture wars, it’s easy to get discouraged. Why bother? Why try to bail water from a sinking ship? Why make an effort to stop, let alone reverse, the irreversible? But to have that attitude is to misunderstand our role. It is at times like these we are most…
Justin Bieber Encourages Abstinence, But Not Everyone Is Pleased
In a very candid interview for Vogue, Justin Bieber explained that he abstained from sex for one year, wanting to get closer to God. He also said that he and his new wife Hailey Baldwin saved sex for marriage, which is one reason they got married so quickly. Not surprisingly, his interview has generated a…
How the Democratic Obsession with Abortion Is Helping the Evangelical Church
It is a cycle dating back at least to the days of President Bill Clinton. Evangelical leaders call for urgent prayer because of a “godless” president. We cry out for revival. We hold special prayer rallies. And we mobilize believers to vote. Then, when we win the next elections, we take our foot off the…
9 Y.O. ‘Drag Kid’ Dances for Dollars at a Bar in Ohio
First we had 11 year old Drag Kid “Desmond is amazing’ stripping at a gay bar in New York. Then we had ‘Queen Lactacia’ a 10 year old Drag Kid who was photographed with a naked Drag Queen. Now we have Miss Mae Hem the 9 year old male drag performer who was recorded performing at…
Either Awakening or Civil War in America Over Abortion
Charles Grandison Finney (1792-1875) was one of the most prominent evangelists in 19thcentury America as well as a staunch opponent of slavery. As a pastor, he would not serve communion to Christians involved in the slave trade. And Oberlin College, where Finney served as president, became part of the “underground railroad” for escaping slaves. Yet…
The Governor of Virginia: Let’s Be Civil About Killing Newborns
For those who question whether abortion is really “baby killing,” the governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, has left us no doubt. Not only does he advocatethe possible killing of a newborn baby, he wants us to be “civil” when discussing it. This is reminiscent of Nazi leaders discussing the slaughter of Jewish children, women, and…
Pete Davidson Shocks Crowd With Baby Sex Joke
Actor Pete Davidson reportedly left audience members angry last week during a shocking comedy set that saw the Saturday Night Live star cracking jokes about having sex with his friend’s baby. At one point during his routine at The Bell House in Brooklyn, New York, Davidson relayed a story about the time he was babysitting…
Trump, Bible Classes in Schools, and the Separation of Church and State
In response to President Trump’s tweet praising schools which were introducing Bible literacy classes, comedian and actor John Fugelsang responded with utter scorn: “The only reason you’re president is that 62 million self-described Christians were completely illiterate about Jesus’ teachings. Every time Trump mentions the Bible an angel coughs up blood.” Let’s put aside Fugelsang’s…
Kate Hudson’s Daughter and the Challenge of “Gender”
When Kate Hudson was asked if she was raising her three-month old daughter differently than her two sons (now 15 and 7), she answered, “I think you just raise your kids individually regardless — like a genderless [approach]…We still don’t know what she’s going to identify as.” Not everyone was happy with her words, but…
The Radical Left Has Reminded Me Why I Voted for Donald Trump
For the last 26 months, I have explained over and again why I, as an evangelical leader, voted for Donald Trump. But in recent days, I have felt the weight of it all over again. There really were strong reasons to vote for Trump, and, given similar circumstances in 2020, I would vote for him…
