The last encounter is between Jesus and a lone Pharisee. This guy is listening to Jesus and the other religious leaders go at it. He’s a Pharisee and as a Pharisee, he’s probably competitive with the Sadducees because they represent a divergent theological view and Jesus had just silenced them. And that’s why they are […]
politics
Matt 22 – Choosing God Moment by Moment (pt1 of 3)
Today, I want to talk about commitment and the importance of choosing God moment by moment. We live in a non-committal culture. I believe we have become a non-committal people esp. in this country because we live in an age of seemingly endless options and choices. I worship the god of K.O.O. Keep Options Open. […]
Michele Bachmann, evangelical feminist? (gender roles)
By Dan Gilgoff, CNN.com Religion Editor If Hillary Clinton, the woman who came closest to becoming a major party presidential nominee, is a feminist icon, could something similar be said of Michele Bachmann, who officially launched her presidential campaign on Monday? Bachmann is seldom described in those terms; the conservative Minnesota congresswoman and Tea Party […]