Michael Brown

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  Nov 1, 2017

  10 Theses for a New Reformation

  In every generation, the Church takes some steps forward and some steps backward. ... What are some critical, fundamental areas that need reformation today?

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  Oct 31, 2017

  Why Donald Trump Is a Lot Like Martin Luther (Not Always in a Good Way)

  Now, had I not been speaking in Germany this past weekend, I probably would not have thought of comparing Luther to Trump. But while conversing with some leaders about the strengths and weaknesses of Luther, I immediately thought of the strengths and weaknesses of Trump.

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  Oct 30, 2017

  Gospel and Guns, Part 2: Did Jesus Really Say to Buy Swords?

  As expected, the response to my article "Since When Did Jesus Get Connected to Guns?" was fast and furious, especially from those who failed to read the article.

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  Oct 27, 2017

  Gospel and Guns? How Did Those Become Linked?

  Since when did the gospel become associated with guns? Since when did the Christian faith become linked to the right to bear arms?

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  Oct 26, 2017

  Am I Too Dogmatic? Let's Break Free From Our Partisan Echo Chambers

  It's easy to be partisan and to live in an echo chamber of affirmation. It's easy to preach to the choir and be invigorated by the choir's hearty "Amen." But are we really searching out these issues?

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  Oct 24, 2017

  Aussie Football Offers Moment of Sanity From Transgender Activism

  Every so often, there is a moment of sanity that pushes back against transgender activism in the sports world, although the reaction to the sane decision is often anything but sane.

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  Oct 22, 2017

  Gen. John Kelly Is Racist? Seriously?

  Yes, as bizarre as it seems, Gen. Kelly was accused of making a racist comment when he referred to Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson as an "empty barrel" for her attack on President Trump's call to a Gold Star widow.

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  Oct 17, 2017

  Do Mike Pence's Morality Guidelines Make Sense After Harvey Weinstein Allegations?

  In light of the flood of allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the left's extreme reaction to Vice President Pence's personal morality guidelines now seems even more absurd. Mothers and fathers of America, who would you rather have your daughters work for, Weinstein or Pence?

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  Oct 16, 2017

  Have Evangelicals Become Disciples of Donald Trump?

  A headline on the conservative, RedState website announces, "Trump's Cheap 'Merry Christmas' Christianity Continues To Sway Evangelicals." Is this true?

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  Oct 15, 2017

  Can This White Guy Talk About Racism?

  Please help me to understand something. I'm not a Muslim, but I can speak about Islam. I'm not gay, but I can address LGBT issues. I'm not an atheist, but I can address atheism. Yet when I weigh in constructively on racial issues in America, I'm told I have no right to speak or, worse still, I'm accused of racism. Why is that?