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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
The Politics of the King’s Shepherd
Although the 23rd Psalm might be the most familiar of all, I believe that there are dimensions of its meaning that often go unnoticed. Over on Political Theology Today, I suggest that there is a political aspect to the message … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Theological
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Davenant Latin Institute
I have mentioned the great work of my friends at the Davenant Trust on my blog before. They have recently started a new venture that I am very excited to tell you all about. The Davenant Latin Institute has been … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, On the web
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Podcast: Christendom and the Privilege of the Church
The latest Mere Fidelity podcast has just gone online. This week Derek Rishmawy, Matt Lee Anderson, Andrew Wilson, and I discuss the question of whether the Church should enjoy cultural and political privilege. Take a listen and share your thoughts … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological
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Understanding Nature
In the latest discussion over on Passing the Salt Shaker, I attempt to provide a brief introduction to the notion of nature as it functions within natural law thinking: As human beings, we are person-bodies embedded in a larger natural … Continue reading
Open Mic Thread 26
The open mic thread is where you have the floor and can raise or discuss issues of your choice. There is no such thing as off-topic here. The comments of this thread are free for you to: Discuss things that you … Continue reading
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Northumberland and Durham
The following are some pictures from my last week in Northumberland and Durham. I love the north east of England! Click on any of the pictures to see them more closely or to scroll through them in order.
Podcast: The Resurrection and Christian Ethics
The latest Mere Fidelity podcast went online yesterday. Within it we discuss the significance that the resurrection has for Christian ethics, particularly focusing upon natural law. Take a listen and share your thoughts in the comments! You can also follow … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics, Podcasts, Theological
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Podcast: The Cross in the Gospels
This week’s Mere Fidelity podcast is on the subject of the cross in the gospel. Derek, Matt, Andrew, and I discuss the question of whether the gospels have a doctrine of the atonement and, if they do, what it looks … Continue reading
Posted in NT, NT Theology, Podcasts, The Atonement, The Gospels
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Why Do Men Fail To Trust Women?
My latest post on Passing the Salt Shaker went online earlier today. Within it I raise the question of why men so often fail to trust women, even when they are telling the truth, and especially in cases of abuse, suggesting … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Passing the Salt Shaker, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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How the Unmarried Can Reveal the Vocational Character of Marriage
I’ve posted over on the Passing the Salt Shaker blog again, this time on the way that the unmarried can help married persons to understand their vocation. [T]he New Testament treats the unmarried state as one that Christians can purposefully pursue … Continue reading
Posted in Passing the Salt Shaker, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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