Morality, “the Wall,” and Abortion
Christians of good will may disagree with the wisdom of certain civil policies and support different political parties. However, other issues involve stances…
Tag: abortion
Election 2016: The Political Incarnation of American Values
Every day, the level of political discourse in our country seems to hit a new low. As much as Secretary Clinton likes to…
Satan, the World’s First Feminist
Adam did battle with Satan in the Garden Paradise and lost. It was a no-contest, really. By the time round two came around,…
I, Saint Paul, am an Abortion
Saint Paul is a strange bird. I like him. A lot. I say this because while he was most likely aware that he…
Personhood – Part 2
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend…
Personhood – Part 1
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully…
A lion? You’re kidding, right?
A lion? You are kidding, right? You’re outraged over the killing and beheading of a lion – even feverishly so – and with…
Responding to Legalized Sin
Today the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in all 50 states. Unless you’re under the illusion that America is a Christian nation, this…
What is a Baby?
In the course of discussing the ethics of abortion, there’s a question I’ve found to be helpful in framing the Christian viewpoint, and…
Great Stuff — Thrivent Has Directly Funded Planned Parenthood and NARAL
By Pr. Michael Schuermann Found at http://daringlutheran.net/2014/01/15/thrivent-has-directly-funded-planned-parenthood-and-naral/ Thrivent Financial promotes itself as “a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization nearly 2.5 million members strong.” Thrivent confesses to…
Life Sunday Stuff — Margaret Sanger Conclusion
Part I Part II In September 1915, Sanger returned to America and began working again on publishing a new journal titled,…
Life Sunday Stuff — Margaret Sanger Part II
For Part I click here. Margaret and her husband Bill arrived in New York City in 1910. Upon arrival, the Sangers became involved…
Life Sunday Stuff — Margaret Sanger, part I
This is the first part in a series on Margaret Sanger. This is not a complete study on Sanger, but rather an introduction…
Rejoicing in the Violence of the Cross: A Sermon for Gaudete on Matthew 11:2-10
The introduction to this sermon has been adapted from Pastor Ken Kelly’s excellent Gaudete homily. You can read the whole thing at: http://homofactusest.com/2013/12/10/gaudete-rejoice-in-the-lord/. That John…
Mollie Hemingway “helps spotlight lack of abortion trial coverage” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, religion journalist, media critic, and Steadfast blogger, is being featured in the news for her role in calling attention to…
Questions To Ask Those Who Are Against Abortion ‘And’ Pro-Choice
In case you have not heard the news yet, North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has signed legislation that would ban most abortions if…
Steadfast in Society: Ante Bellum
On April 12th 1861 one of the most famous battles in American History began and opened up the flood gates to the bloodiest…
Women in combat? The Law has been changed – But the original question must still be answered by Rev. William Foy
Associate Editor’s note: This article is a guest article by Rev. William Foy, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, IN. …
Steadfast Marquart — Abortion and Luther’s Two Kingdoms Theology
The following is an excerpt from a paper of the late Professor Kurt Marquart. It was given at Mequon in 2002 and is…