Opinion

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  An Instrument, a Refugee, and the Weight of Beauty It’s been almost two years since the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan, leaving a void of power quickly filled by the Taliban. In that time, Taliban rulers have outlawed women’s education, religious... John Stonestreet and Maria Baer Jun 06, 2023
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  Why We Can’t Afford to Take Shortcuts to God It’s worth noting that humanity’s original sin occurred in large part because Satan offered Adam and Eve a shortcut to the knowledge and status for which they longed (Genesis 3). After all, it seems... Ryan Denison Jun 06, 2023
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  Author of 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' Made History-Changing Contributions in Multiple Fields On June 5, 1865, Anglican priest and polymath Sabine Baring-Gould wrote the processional hymn, "Onward, Christian Soldiers." The hymn was originally written for children walking to Horbury St. Peter’s Church... John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine Jun 05, 2023
• A Reflection on Apocalyptic Danger and Transforming Hope Perhaps Tim Keller’s most famous quote was his observation, “The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and... Jim Denison Jun 05, 2023
• Summer Reading List 2023 Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is now behind us. That means it’s time for my annual summer reading list. Usually these are the top 10 books that I have either read over the past year or are at... Dr. James Emery White Jun 05, 2023
• 'Does Therapy Even Work?' Therapy is about as much of the American experience these days as baseball, pickup trucks, and apple pie. Professional counseling is now seen as more than just a last resort for psychological distress, but... John Stonestreet and Kasey Leander Jun 02, 2023
• Why Are Christians Calling for Boycotts of Chick-fil-A and The Chosen? Chick-fil-A made news again this week—complete with calls to boycott the fast-food chain—in response to ire over the company’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI). Of course, Chick-fil-A is no... Ryan Denison Jun 02, 2023
• Not Buying False Choices: The Christian Vision for Sex Is Better There is a better vision for sexuality that transcends the exploitation of women’s bodies on one hand or the denial of their existence on the other. That alternative was recently on display in a surprising... John Stonestreet and Shane Morris Jun 01, 2023
• Responding to Pride Month with Fidelity Month In his Breakpoint article yesterday, Colson Center President John Stonestreet highlights a remarkable initiative by Princeton professor Robert George. John describes Dr. George as “perhaps the leading... Jim Denison Jun 01, 2023
• Fidelity, Not Pride, This June If the final few weeks of May were any indication, this June’s pride month noise will be louder and edgier than previous years. Already, the controversy surrounding Target’s new line of clothing, produced in... John Stonestreet May 31, 2023
• How Clayton Kershaw Responded to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Using Our Influence for Christ Yesterday we discussed ways to use our resources and influence in voicing our disagreement with unbiblical immorality. Today let’s consider the positive side of this cultural coin. As MLB player Clayton... Jim Denison May 31, 2023
• Is New Paganism Actually Pagan? Modern pagans reject ancient paganism. They find solidarity with the idea of human equality and dignity, see the natural world as a place of order rather than of chaos, and call for sexual restraint, the... John Stonestreet and Kasey Leander May 30, 2023