A sermon preached at Ginter Park Baptist Church, Richmond VA
9/30/19
Sharing in God’s Dilemma
Jer 8:18-9:1
A sermon preached at Grace Baptist Church, Richmond VA 9/22/19
Topsy-Turvy (Luke 14:1-14)
A Sermon Preached at Ginter Park Baptist Church, Richmond VA 9/1/19
A Time to Laugh, A Time to Cry
Sermon preached at Kilmarnock Baptist Church, Kilmarnock VA
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Sermon begins at 17:44
Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality (Conclusion)
Previous segments of this discussion of US Immigration policy have focused on its history, current demographics, and economic considerations. In sum, they have argued that the impression that the US faces the threat of an overwhelming, some would argue even destabilizing, influx of immigrants – by which most involved in the debate mean Latin-x Continue reading Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality (Conclusion)
Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality (Part III)
Historically, then, US immigration policy has reflected the nation’s social and economic concerns, justified or not, in response to specific demographic circumstances. Meanwhile, I have argued that many of the issues that proponents of increasing restrictions on immigration raise today do not correspond, in fact, to current realities. Furthermore, a set Continue reading Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality (Part III)
Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality (Part II)
If one accepts the argument made in the most recent entry in this blog, an immigration policy that fulfills the needs of society should reflect real conditions. Unfortunately, a series of misrepresentations and false assumptions drive much of today’s discussion about immigration. The list of these inaccuracies includes, but is not limited to the following: Continue reading Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality (Part II)
Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality
“A Migrant Syrian was my Father” (Deut 26:5)
Broadly speaking, advocates engaged in the contemporary debate surrounding US immigration and border control issues represent two camps divided over whether the determinative factors shaping policy involve protecting the interests of US citizens or meeting the needs of refugees fleeing poverty and violence. Proponents of the former Continue reading Immigration Policy: Legality and Morality
Concerning Violence in the Old Testament
“…you must utterly destroy them…” (Deut 7:2)
Many people, non-believer and believer alike, regard the Old Testament as particularly bellicose. For many, in fact, this perception justifies a devaluation of the Old Testament generally or especially in comparison to the New Testament. This entry will examine whether the Old Testament deserves its reputation for ruthless violence, especially with Continue reading Concerning Violence in the Old Testament
“Blessed are those who mourn…” (Matt 5:4; cf. Luke 6:21)
Last week, our Chihuahua/Pug mix Lello passed. We got him from a rescue shelter several years ago, in February after my mother died in January. My wife had decided that our family needed some new life to help us work through our loss. I was against the idea, but she had found Lello online and showed me his picture. He reminded me very much of my Continue reading “Blessed are those who mourn…” (Matt 5:4; cf. Luke 6:21)