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Category Archives: Ethics
Video: The Challenges of Gender in the 21st Century
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
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Podcast: The Value of Controversy
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
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New Book on Charles Taylor with an Essay of mine on Liturgy in a Secular Age
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
Podcast: Orthodoxy and Ethics
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
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The Politics of the Watchman
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
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On the Nashville Statement and My Signing of It
I’ve posted some thoughts here. The Nashville Statement is a reassertion and defence of the creational reality of humanity, of the basic anthropological difference: that humanity is created and divinely blessed with fruitfulness as male and female. It is this … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Responsible Engagement in a Reactive Age
Over a week ago, I tweeted on acting and thinking well in a fraught political context. Twitter is a limiting medium for extended trains of thought, so, in response to a request and for the sake of a broader readership, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, In the News, Politics, Society
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A Remark on Creedally-Defined Orthodoxy
The question of the definition of orthodoxy has been a live one, since James K.A. Smith posted on the subject in relation to debates surrounding sexuality. The following is a remark on the question of ‘orthodoxy’ as defined creedally. For … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, Controversies, Ethics, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, The Church, Theological
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The Revolutionary Work of Motherhood
Motherhood and the work of homemaking are accorded considerable sentimental value within Western culture. Every year on Mother’s Day—the second Sunday in May in the US or the fourth Sunday of Lent in the UK—the praises of mothers and their … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Artificial Wombs and the Abolition of Woman
A post of mine has just been published over on the Gospel Coalition website. Within it I discuss the developing technology of artificial wombs and some of the reasons why we might be concerned about their long term potential. It’s important … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, Science, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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Alastair's Adversaria 