John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine

John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine

Op-ed contributor

Marriage is a calling, not a right

The same is true with marriage. Jesus was asked a “do” question, and our culture is constantly “doing” something new to and with marriage: ending it, replacing it, expanding it, substituting for it.

Marriage is a calling, not a right

What 'separation of church and state' is really about

Without conscience rights, we cannot truly speak, write, assemble, or advocate freely from our deepest beliefs. That’s why the freedom of religion is often called “the first freedom.” Its position in the Bill of Rights highlights its importance. 

What 'separation of church and state' is really about

The history of the idea of 'war crimes'

Though in the throes of war, these ideals were rarely followed, the code held among the nobles. For example, if a knight unnecessarily killed another knight in combat, he could be charged with murder. This was not considered a war crime, however.  

The history of the idea of 'war crimes'

Is it biblical to honor our nation?

Nationalism becomes idolatry whenever love of nation devolves into an excessive or uncritical devotion, is confused with the Kingdom of God, justifies evil, or engages in a partiality that treats citizens of other nations as less worthy of love or justice or charity.

Is it biblical to honor our nation?

Christian schools should be thoroughly Christian

Simply put, any school wishing to be Christian must be thoroughly Christian: in purpose, content, curriculum, aim, and personnel. This is no easy task. In fact, to be a Christian educator is, to paraphrase Dr. John Stackhouse, “more than twice as hard.”

Christian schools should be thoroughly Christian

Christians who changed their world: Benjamin Rush

All of the activities on Benjamin Rush’s very impressive resume were informed by his faith. His stands on mental health, prisons, and slavery came from his understanding that each person is made in the image of God and is, therefore, worthy of dignity and respect.

Christians who changed their world: Benjamin Rush

Olympic stories of faith are more precious than silver and gold

These stories offer a more complete picture of the Olympics than what has been portrayed in so many media reports. These are athletes who have found in Christ that which is “more lovely than silver, and more costly than gold.”

Olympic stories of faith are more precious than silver and gold

Hope from the global church

What if I told you Islam is dead? What if I told you the mosques are empty inside Iran? What if I told you no one follows Islam inside of Iran? Would you believe me? This is exactly what is happening inside of Iran. God is moving powerfully inside of Iran.

Hope from the global church