Politics Archive

  • Women in Authority Need Not Abandon Their Femininity

    Women in Authority Need Not Abandon Their Femininity

    The following is part 3 of David Kotter’s articles entitled: Does Sarah Palin Present a Problem for Complementarians? Life is endlessly interesting and God’s Word speaks to every facet of this complex and joyful life. Lifted suddenly from relative obscurity, Governor Sarah Palin is now...

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  • Gender Roles at Home, Church and Abroad

    Gender Roles at Home, Church and Abroad

    The Bible is full of commandments (instructions and prohibitions) for mankind. The Bible is not sexist, racist, or discriminatory in any way. God has created us all for the purpose of giving Him glory, and He has given us clear precepts in the Scriptures that...

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  • Mark Dever: God’s Role for Women in the Church

    Mark Dever: God’s Role for Women in the Church

    In light of the nomination of Sarah Palin to the office of VP, Christians are looking to the Scriptures for God’s wisdom concerning mothers holding such a demanding job in light of her responsibility to her children. Mark Dever, the pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist...

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  • The Tale of Two Offices

    The Tale of Two Offices

    Albert Mohler Affirms that Sarah Palin Can Serve Family and Country: Sally Quinn wonders how Christian evangelicals — and Southern Baptists in particular — can affirm a woman as President or Vice President of the United States and yet believe that women should not serve...

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  • Mohler Reacts to Palin Attacks

    Mohler Reacts to Palin Attacks

    Mohler writes: Over at “On Faith,” the project of The Washington Post and Newsweek magazine, a debate is raging over this question: Women are not allowed to become clergy in many conservative religious groups. Is it hypocritical to think that a woman can lead a...

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  • Work From Home Moms

    Work From Home Moms

    Christians who have sound theology have a high-view of the family. Thus the prospect of Sarah Palin becoming VP and possibly even the President of the United States has caused some Christians to ask if that is such a job a mother should want. It...

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  • Political Jiu-Jitsu

    Political Jiu-Jitsu

    Jiu-Jitsu (柔術 ), literally meaning the “art of softness” or “way of yielding,” is a collective name for Japanese martial art styles. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person using leverage and proper technique can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant. The...

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  • Now I’m Mad

    Now I’m Mad

    Although I love American politics, I hadn’t really been enthusiastic about our presidential candidates this time. I had made up my mind a while back about who I will vote for in this election, and the Saddleback forum really helped me feel more confident about...

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  • Are We Prepared to Get Really Serious About Protecting America?

    Are We Prepared to Get Really Serious About Protecting America?

    Guard that which has been entrusted to us.

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  • Mr. Theology Goes To Washington

    Mr. Theology Goes To Washington

    Some theologians, today, are outright against the church becoming involved at any level in politics and government. Whoa, wait just a minute…is it not true that the three greatest institutions ordained by God are marriage, government, and the church? Would we expect the church to...

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