John Stonestreet and Timothy D. Padgett
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Indiana's RFRA: The Smear Campaign Against Mike Pence and Religious Freedom
Ignorance, deception, and distortion. That sums up the bulk of the media coverage about the religious freedom bill in Indiana.
Busy or Full? Letting God Be God
"I wear busyness like a badge of honor. Most of the time, I manufacture urgency in hopes that it will create urgency in others. Instead, it only creates anxiety, resentment and spite." And he's not alone! The American Psychological Association's says that a majority of Americans acknowledge that their stress levels exceed what's necessary for good health. The number one reason they cite—you guessed it—they're too busy.
Dolce & Gabbana Defend Traditional Families: God's Law on Our Hearts
We're used to defenders of the natural family being labelled hateful bigots. But it might surprise you just who is defending the family, and paying the price.
The Bogus 'Others Have It Worse' Argument: Persecution Abroad, Restricting Freedom at Home
Every time someone points out growing restrictions on religious liberty, we hear "Well, that's not real persecution. Others have it worse!" I say that's a bogus argument.
Our Muslim Neighbors: Christ Died for Them, We Could at Least Love Them
Every day seems to bring appalling new reports of Islamist terrorism—against Christians, but also against anyone in favor of free speech, even other Muslims. The evil of the Islamic State or ISIS or ISIL, tempts us to write off and fear all Muslims.
Prison Reform, the Colson Way
Here at BreakPoint, we think about Chuck Colson quite a bit. And I'm happy to say that when it comes to prison reform, Congress has remembered him also.
Redefining Marriage Redefines Parenthood
Redefining marriage isn't just about marriage. It also redefines parenthood. Just ask those children.
When Adam Plays God: Why Transhumanism Won't End Well
Well, if man is just a machine, why not tinker with the software? I mean, nothing could go wrong, right?
When Adam Plays God: Why Transhumanism Won't End Well
Well, if man is just a machine, why not tinker with the software? I mean, nothing could go wrong, right?
Radical Islam, Secularism and Christianity
On one level, of course, Christians can agree that mocking the religious beliefs of others is deplorable. In fact, we face that kind of mockery ourselves. So we can identify with the outrage that many Muslims feel when their religion is mocked. Yet, while people of good will may disagree about the degree to which freedom of speech should allow blaspheming the sacred, this incident provides a stark contrast between the worldviews of Christianity, secularism, and radical Islam.