The Secularization of the Passion

John Warwick MontgomeryPh.D. (Chicago), D.Théol. (Strasbourg), LL.D. (Cardiff, Wales, UK); Professor Emeritus of Law and Humanities, University of Bedfordshire (UK); Pastor Emeritus, LCMS My article on the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play appeared in my book, Christ As Centre and Circumference There I pointed out that, though a “Passion Play groupie, . . . I shall … Continue reading The Secularization of the Passion

The Authority and Power of Christian Doctrine

Rev. Andrew J. PreusTrinity Ev. Luth. ChurchNew Haven, MO We run into problems when we frame the relationship between the Bible and faith in Christ purely chronologically.  It reminds me of how some treat what is called the "order of salvation" (ordo salutis).  The order of salvation is meant to be a distinction between the various factors of how one … Continue reading The Authority and Power of Christian Doctrine

Dem Dry Bones: Can Academic Freedom Live Again at My Religious University?

Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz An abbreviated version was published in May 16th The Federalist. --ed. Today’s academic landscape is littered with the dry bones of academic freedom – desiccated and disjointed bones. This is true of the landscape at my own religious university, Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), from which I have been suspended and put … Continue reading Dem Dry Bones: Can Academic Freedom Live Again at My Religious University?

Is Christianity Discriminatory? The Finnish Court Case

The recently adjudicated religious case—turned secular civil trial—has made it abundantly clear that Christianity is discriminatory from the world’s viewpoint. The charges brought against them (all quotes are from an English translation from the Finnish), titled “Ethnic Agitation” describe: “Päivi Räsänen has made available and kept available to the public opinions and statements which disparage … Continue reading Is Christianity Discriminatory? The Finnish Court Case

Schulz on Wokeness: A Philosophical Response to Objections

Noah Hahn Bronx, NY Philosophy students at Concordia University Wisconsin, at least when I attended from 2012-2016, were taught the importance of backing up assertions with carefully articulated and organized reasoning. The model figure here was Thomas Aquinas, a great doctor of the late medieval church. Because I love reasoned dialogue, I was excited to … Continue reading Schulz on Wokeness: A Philosophical Response to Objections