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A Response to N.T. Wright on Abortion

Recently, N.T. Wright argued that in some circumstances, Christians may terminate a pregnancy. While he did not argue for unrestricted abortion, he believed that in certain situations, terminating a pregnancy could be “the best thing to do.” Wright explains: “There are many, many cases where it is about the mother’s health versus the health of the child or whatever. And particularly that, as you cited, in cases of rape or in cases of incest, there may be a very, very strong argument for saying this ought never to have happened. And with sorrow, because we do not want to do...

God and Christ: The Apologetics of Tomorrow

I live in a neighbourhood where my neighbours are Hindu and Muslim. When I am at a bus stop, I can converse with Muslim legal scholars. When I walk by my neighbour’s house, I wave to Hindus. This is everyday life in modern Canada. As I reflect on my neighbourhood, I realize that my apologetic challenge comes from two directions: Muslims who assert that God is solitary rather than the triune God of Scripture, and Hindus who maintain that God is manifold (i.e., there are many gods) rather than the one God of Scripture. I find myself intellectually pressed between...

FAQ: On Christological Heresy and Orthodoxy

What makes Christianity unique is our insistence that the Word of God from the Father “became flesh” (John 1:14). As Jesus says, “I have come down from heaven” (John 6:38). But this biblical teaching leads us to ask questions such as, How did Jesus come from heaven if he was born of a virgin on earth? How did the Word become flesh” (John 1:14)? Did he exist as the eternal Word and as a man named Jesus? On reflection, the unique and beautiful truth that God the Son became flesh to redeem our fallen flesh requires careful consideration, so that...

Three orthodox fathers

First Things First (Part 1)

In Ezra 3, we see the rebuilding of the altar and the laying of the temple’s foundation after the exiles returned to Jerusalem. The people, unified and humbled by their experiences, prioritized worship over construction, reestablishing sacrifices to address sin and draw near to God

88: The Powerlessness of Evil

In this episode, Wyatt Graham and Matthew Hoskin delve into Boethius’s ‘Consolation of Philosophy,’ focusing on the nature of goodness and evil, the consequences of pursuing virtue versus vice, and the transformative power of choices. They explore the concepts of providence and fate, the strength of goodness compared to the weakness of evil, and how adversity serves as a test of virtue. The discussion culminates in reflections on happiness and the moral order, emphasizing that true happiness is found in the pursuit of goodness.

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