Mamdani’s Revolution Runs into Hard Reality
However things shape out in the coming years, the city will be worsened by his leadership
However things shape out in the coming years, the city will be worsened by his leadership
Throughout church history — from the reformation to revival — pivotal shifts have taken place to get us back on track. These critical moments are often centered around sound doctrine, but the catalyst is always prayer, brokenness, and humility.
Today, however, discoveries in molecular biology have complicated that conclusion. In fact, a new paper poses one of the strongest challenges yet to the idea that all life shares common chemistry.
Our misplaced emphasis on fast-moving media and rock-concert volume has replaced the much-needed timeless discipline of seeking God in quiet meditation and reverent silence. As a consequence, our worship services have focused on performance rather than coming before God.
But they are watching the national debate carefully. They are listening to the political leaders who speak out against abortion. They are watching the pro-life Christians who hold up signs in front of the abortion clinics. And they are trembling with fear at what is coming.
Collapsing all into the hands of the Holy Spirit is a sure way of serving God in truth and in Spirit.
It’s all reminiscent of failed nation states where the law is a sham and everyone becomes either a criminal or a victim.
Parents and pastors, beware! The eagerly anticipated Disney “Toy Story” spinoff debuting in theaters centers on kid favorite, Buzz Lightyear, and his new space partner, Alicia, a lovable lesbian who “marries” her queer partner and greets her with a kiss on the lips as they start their family.
I believe we are seeing on display Alinsky-type tactics in last week’s unprecedented (possibly illegal) leaking of the Supreme Court decision-in-the-making that could possibly overturn Roe v. Wade. When the left doesn’t get what it wants through the rule of law, they resort to dirty tactics to get their way.
The abortion issue quickly boils down to a debate between the “sanctity of life” ethic vs. the “quality of life” ethic. Is human life sacred? When does human life begin? Does human life deserve protection even when it is mentally and physically challenged or is in perilous sentient decline due to age or serious injury? Does radical individual autonomy trump a baby’s right to life?
Mr. Musk, let’s get together and talk about these things in person! Let’s talk about Twitter, God, evolution, corruption in California, Intelligent Design, life after death, Mars, cars, or anything that moves us further in our mutual pursuit of truth.