Monthly Archives: January 2013

Virginity and the Gospel

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

About six months ago, I blogged on the subject of chastity and pre-marital virginity. Over the last few days, I have seen the issue of Christian teaching on the subject of virginity becoming a live one again. Following a long … Continue reading →

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Orthodox Alexithymia and Unorthodox Sentimentalism

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

The issue of ‘orthodox alexithymia’ has resurfaced in a number of contexts online over the last few days. Richard Beck describes what he means by this term: What I’m describing here might be captured by the tag “orthodox alexithymia.” By “orthodox” … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Society, Theological, Theology, Worship | 35 Comments

‘Year of Biblical Womanhood’ Review – Part 5

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

It is a cause of considerable rejoicing and relief to me finally to finish this ridiculously long review and conversation around the themes and issues raised by Rachel Held Evans’s book, A Year of Biblical Womanhood. Unfortunately, as she is … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Bible, Controversies, Culture, My Reading, Reviews, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, What I'm Reading | 25 Comments

Pro-Life Teaching for Children

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Earlier today on an e-mail discussion list, someone raised some questions about the best ways to spread a pro-life message, especially to a younger audience. I e-mailed a response to part of the question, suggesting the way that I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, Society | 10 Comments

‘Year of Biblical Womanhood’ Review – Part 4

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

After considerable delay over the Christmas and New Year period, this is the fourth part of the podcast review and discussion of Rachel Held Evans’s A Year of Biblical Womanhood, in which we discuss the final three chapters of the … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the Christmas Period

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

This gallery contains 26 photos.

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A Look Back at 2012 on Alastair’s Adversaria

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

At the beginning of 2013, I am going to follow the example of a number of other blogs out there and post a retrospective piece on the year that has past. Scanning back through the list of posts from the … Continue reading →

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