Mark D. Tooley

Christian Post Contributor

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Aug 28, 2018
Why Western Christianity Needs African Leadership
African Christians, many of whom I know, have survived famines, civil wars, poverty and pestilence. They are tough. And they are often befuddled by American and Western squishiness and squeamishness over Christian truths.
Aug 21, 2018
Is Andrew Brunson's Release More Important Than Alliance With Turkey?
The Brunson dispute may contribute to the unraveling of Turkey's 70-year alliance with America. Given its strategic importance, is the loss worth it? And should Brunson's advocates, Christian or otherwise, adamantly push ahead despite this risk?
Jul 12, 2018
Refugee Jesus and Paula White
Maybe there should be a moratorium on Protestants quoting or citing the Bible when discussing border policy or immigration. Whether conservative or liberal, the end result is typically unpleasant.
May 21, 2018
Royal Wedding and Episcopal Love
The wedding sermon from Episcopal Church USA Michael Curry justifiably has earned rave reviews for compelling delivery and a love-soaked message very appropriate for a wedding, royal or otherwise.
Apr 26, 2018
Pastor Robert Jeffress, a Methodist Theologian, and Two Kingdoms Theology
Recently some critics of prominent Trump-supporting Dallas Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress have disapprovingly identified him as a supporter of "Two Kingdoms" theology, an historic Protestant belief about the division of duties between spiritual & earthly rule.
Apr 2, 2018
Our Sin-Drenched Nation
The Christians who disdain America often suffer from particular theological confusion, believing humanity basically good, while America is the odious aberration.
Feb 27, 2018
Seven Steps for United Methodism's Future
New membership statistics show USA United Methodism slumping below seven million members for the first time in 100 years. Where will they go from here?
Feb 5, 2018
Jerry Falwell Jr, Shane Claiborne and the Politics of Jesus
Is it possible to talk about Jesus too much in politics?
Jan 3, 2018
Trashing Megachurches
Trashing megachurches is often popular. According to the standard stereotype, they're big exurban factories resembling car dealerships with giant parking lots and giant American flags, catering to rich, socially irresponsible SUV driving Sunbelt Republicans anxious to hear superficial, self-serving health and wealth sermons from huckster preachers in flashy suits.
Dec 26, 2017
Christmas and Dethroning the Mighty
Communism's collapse at Christmas, at least according to the Western calendar, is perhaps providentially significant. Christmas is an eternal rebuttal to tyrants and all rulers who are proud.