Category Archives: Ethics

The Politics of the Vineyard of Israel

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

I have just posted a reflection on Isaiah 5, Psalm 80, and Matthew 21 over on Political Theology Today. Within it I explore the significance of the prophetic vine parables and the vantage point that they can provide us upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Ethics, Guest Post, Isaiah, Matthew, NT, OT, Politics, Psalms, Society, Theological | 2 Comments

Hugh Hefner and the Logic of Porn

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

I’ve just written a piece for the Calvinist International on the subject of Hugh Hefner and the logic of porn. Within it I argue, along with a 2003 piece by Read Mercer Schuchardt, that porn leads to the feminization of … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, In the News, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological | 11 Comments

Video: The Challenges of Gender in the 21st Century

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

This is the first of twelve videos in which I discuss various cultural and theological subjects with Brad Belschner. Within this video we discuss the challenges of gender in the 21st century. Visit the Davenant Institute’s site to find out … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Experience, Culture, Economics, Ethics, Interviews, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Podcast: The Value of Controversy

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

I join Derek and Matt for the latest Mere Fidelity episode, on the subject of the value of controversy. We discuss whether controversy is worthwhile and how to go about it well. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Podcasts, Theological | 2 Comments

New Book on Charles Taylor with an Essay of mine on Liturgy in a Secular Age

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

A new book edited by Collin Hansen on the tenth anniversary of Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age has just been released by the Gospel Coalition. There are a number of thoughtful and stimulating essays within the volume, which would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Experience, Church History, Culture, Ethics, Liturgical Theology, My Books, The Church, The Sacraments, Theological | 8 Comments

Podcast: Orthodoxy and Ethics

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Mere Fidelity is back after a long summer break, with an episode on the subject of orthodoxy and ethics. We discuss the recent debates about the relationship between orthodoxy and sexual ethics and then talk briefly about the Nashville Statement. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, The Church, Theological | 1 Comment

The Politics of the Watchman

Posted on September 4, 2017 by

I have posted a reflection on Ezekiel 33:7-11 over on the Political Theology Today blog: In a society despairing of hope of change, the watchman alerts people to the remaining yet shrinking windows of opportunity and the fact that, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, Ezekiel, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Society, Theological | 3 Comments