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Lesson 4: The New Apostolic Reformation
Read MORE: Lesson 4: The New Apostolic ReformationThis is probably the most extreme form of Christian nationalism. Like all the others, it assumes the church is under attack, and it calls for much more aggressive reaction. Christians must take over every area of society by replacing those…
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Lesson 3: Christian Nationalism
Read MORE: Lesson 3: Christian NationalismThe separation of church and state that historically has been a cherished principle of the USA is being severely threatened. The media pictures Church leaders laying hands on political candidates and popular pastors speaking prominently at campaign rallies. Election committees…
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Lesson 12: Conclusion (Part 1)
Read MORE: Lesson 12: Conclusion (Part 1)Looking back over this series, it is evident that abortion has become the focus of society’s struggle with modern technology. The most evident form this has taken is through the “Make America Great Again”(MAGA) movement. However, there are all sorts…
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Lesson 8: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 2)
Read MORE: Lesson 8: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 2)I ended last week questioning whether the abortion issue should be a matter of civil law at all. It could be argued that passing laws that support either position imposes religious teaching on the other. In that sense, it breaks…
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Lesson 7: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 1)
Read MORE: Lesson 7: The Freedom of Religion Argument (Part 1)Freedom of Religion has been associated with the abortion issue from the very beginning. Both sides use the First Amendment to support their positions. It began with Pro-Life advocates claiming they were denied freedom when they were forced to act…
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Lesson 6: A Critique of Pro-Choice Arguments (Part 2) – Women’s Rights.
Read MORE: Lesson 6: A Critique of Pro-Choice Arguments (Part 2) – Women’s Rights.Last week I suggested Pro-Choice adherents appeal to real-life experiences and women’s rights. Over and over, I read women claiming that Roe gave women rights that the Supreme Court removed. Sometimes the rights are spelled out with regard to “My…
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Lesson 5: Critique of Pro-Choice Arguments (Part 1) – Situation
Read MORE: Lesson 5: Critique of Pro-Choice Arguments (Part 1) – SituationWhen I read Pro-Choice supporters, I do not find involved philosophical or public policy arguments. Instead, the writers appeal to real-life experiences, especially those that involve themselves, their families, or their friends. The issue is personal and emotional as they…
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Lesson 4: A Critique of the Pro-Life Argument (Part 2)
Read MORE: Lesson 4: A Critique of the Pro-Life Argument (Part 2)Last week, I suggested the Po-Life argument makes me feel I am engaged in an abstract, academic, moral dissertation rather than an attempt to solve a real-life human problem. I find resorting to moral absolutes represents Kant more than Jesus.…
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Lesson 3: A Critique of the Pro-Life Argument (Part1)
Read MORE: Lesson 3: A Critique of the Pro-Life Argument (Part1)A Pro-Choice woman’s claim, “My body, my decision,” is hardly a complete ethical argument. Like many moral decisions we make in real life, it maintains that there is nothing better. In that sense, it is a rejection of the Pro-Life…
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Lesson 2: Let’s Start with Jesus
Read MORE: Lesson 2: Let’s Start with JesusIt’s pretty obvious abortion is the main issue dividing the Church in our time. The Body of Christ is split apart over a question that people acknowledge Jesus himself never addressed. This omission indicates that first-century people did not see…
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So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!