Month: June 2022
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The Future of Abortion in America
This week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical? Show Links: VOR Episode – Whole Life Means…
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Elitists Lecturing the Church About Abortion
Today, I read articles by both Karen Swallow Prior and David French regarding making abortion “unnecessary” and “unthinkable.” In both cases, they give token acknowledgment to the fact that Christians for hundreds of years have actually done the hard work of caring for those in need. But, their solution isn’t to praise that work and…
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Is Roe the End?
A Historic Moment Today, June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In this monumental decision, the Court ruled there is no constitutional protection for abortion and returned the matter to the States. In other words, each State must now decide whether to make abortion illegal, legal, or restricted in some capacity. This…
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The Most Dangerous Thing We Can Say
One of the most dangerous phrases ever uttered is “but we have to do something!” Because what often follows is thoughtless adherence and obeisance to whatever suggestion comes along. As long as it is immediate, feels good, and satisfies our emotional craving for the appearance of action, we grab it. The truth is, such a…
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Is It Time to Leave the SBC?
This week, Chris Huff of Matter Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC? Show Links: Donate to “Cessationist” Movie Project STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and “Secondary…
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On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and “Secondary Issues”
On June 14, 2022, during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California, Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church was given the opportunity to speak at the Messengers’ microphone for approximately five minutes (more than any other Messenger at the time). Pastor Warren gave an impassioned statement about his love for the SBC and…
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VOR Visits Echo Zoe Radio: Discussion Cornucopia 2022
This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians. Show Link: Echo Zoe Ministries Find Forgiveness in Christ
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Eerdmans Publishing Celebrates Sin
Since its inception under then President, Barak Obama, June is routinely proclaimed “Pride Month,” a full month celebrating all persons identifying as LGBTQ+. And every year at this time, we can count on a multitude of corporations to begin not only changing their decor but using their platforms to promote a message of support, acceptance,…
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VOR Rewind – Has “Page CXVI” Abandoned the Faith?
One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of “Page CXVI” publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of “love.” Show Links: Page CXVI Facebook Statement “Sheologians” Article Ligonier Article – True Love
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“Why Don’t You Be Quiet and Listen?”
There are those within Evangelicalism who will chide Biblically discerning Christians with an admonition along the lines of “Why don’t you just listen to a person who thinks differently than you?” This admonition is typically leveled against Christians who seek to refute false teachings being brought into the church. The challenge is made to cause…
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