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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
Video: Seeing the Bible Through New Eyes
Posted in Bible, Hermeneutics, Liturgical Theology, Scripture, Theological, Theopolis, Video
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Video: Is Abortion to be Solved by Controlling Male Sexual Behaviour?
This video is a response to a widely-shared, much discussed, and controversial Twitter thread. Within the discussion, I reference a few articles and books: New York Times: He Asked Permission to Touch, but Not to Ghost GQ: Why Sperm Counts Are … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Culture, Ethics, On the web, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Sex and Sexuality, Video
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Video: Appeals to Natural Law and Scripture and the Effectiveness of Jordan Peterson
Today’s question: I guess I’m intrigued about a couple of things. First, do you really think it’s the case that there is actually any kind of moral consensus in principle among people? The kind of thing that lets pro-Natural Law … Continue reading
Video: The Story of Cain and Abel
Today’s question: “I was wondering if you would comment on the Cain and Abel story and possibly develop some of the symbols, foreshadowings, etc. It is a rich passage that I would love to get your take on, especially since … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Genesis, Hermeneutics, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Theological, Video
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Discussion of Social Media and Prudence in the Digital World with Tony Reinke
Tony Reinke, the author of 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You, invited me to share some of my thoughts on the subject of social media and wise principles for discourse and publishing in the online world.
Posted in Audio, Ethics, Guest Post, On the web, Podcasts, Technology, Theological
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Video: To What Extent Should We Approach Scripture With Completely Open Minds?
Today’s question: “Should we come to the text with completely open minds, or should we hold some ideas and convictions with certainty? This may be a poor example to help illustrate my question, but in Ephesians 2, Paul speaks about … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Bible, Hermeneutics, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Revelation, Scripture, Theological, Video
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Theopolis Podcast: Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 50:4-10, James 3:1-12, and Mark 9:14-29. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Isaiah, James, Mark, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Theological, Theopolis
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Video: What Does Baptism Do For a Person?
Today’s question: “What does baptism do for a person?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell your friends. If you would like to support … Continue reading
Podcast: Trust and Trustworthiness in a Fallen World
In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, Matt, Derek, Andrew, and I discuss the topical issue of the wise exercise of trust in contexts of untrustworthiness, betrayal, and many competing authorities. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological
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Video: Paedocommunion?
Today’s question: “Do you hold to paedocommunion? If so, how would you reconcile this with Paul’s warning in 1 Cor 11:29, and that chapter more generally?” If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If … Continue reading
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