Category Archives: Ethics

Podcast: Beyond the Abortion Wars

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

The latest episode of Mere Fidelity has just gone online. This week we discuss abortion with Charles Camosy, associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University, and the author of the recent book, Beyond the Abortion Wars: A … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Politics, Theological | 14 Comments

Understanding Nature

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

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 →

Posted in Creation, Ethics, Passing the Salt Shaker, Philosophy, Sex and Sexuality, Theological | 15 Comments

Podcast: The Resurrection and Christian Ethics

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

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 | 2 Comments

Why Do Men Fail To Trust Women?

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

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 | 43 Comments

Podcast: The Spirituality of Work

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

Last week, Derek Rishmawy and I were joined by Nancy Nordenson to discuss her forthcoming book, Finding Livelihood. The podcast of that conversation has gone online today. Do take a listen and share your thoughts! Next week we should be back … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, My Reading, Podcasts, Reviews, Theological | Leave a comment

Podcast: Can Christians Ever Support War?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Andrew, Matt, Derek, and I are joined by Preston Sprinkle to discuss the topic of non-violence and whether there is ever justification for Christian support for war. Share your thoughts in the comments! You … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Podcasts, Society, Theological | 24 Comments

Podcast: Our Culture of Public Shaming

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

The latest Mere Fidelity podcast has gone online. This week, Derek Rishmawy, Andrew Wilson, Matt Lee Anderson, and I discuss the contemporary culture of public shaming. We take our starting point in Jon Ronson’s New York Times Magazine article, ‘How … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, On the web, Podcasts, Society | Leave a comment

The Politics of Eschatological Imminence

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve guest posted on the Political Theology blog today, commenting on 1 Corinthians 7:29-31: The sense of eschatological imminence that we encounter in New Testament passages such as 1 Corinthians 7 has represented a nagging problem for many theologians. Indeed, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Eschatology, Ethics, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Politics | Leave a comment

The Politics of Hospitality

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just remembered that I forgot to link to a guest post that I recently wrote for the Political Theology blog. The post is on the subject of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. By coming to us … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Eschatology, Ethics, Guest Post, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, Politics, Society, Theological | Leave a comment

Rescuing Christian Masculinity

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

In his post on ‘Top Gear’ spirituality, John H identifies a number of the things that I find most frustrating about many attempts in the Church to connect with men and with the superficial analysis that often surrounds the ‘feminization … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Experience, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, The Church, Theological | 87 Comments