The science behind COVID-19 has driven much of our national, social, and even ecclesiastical policies. If biblical principles of care and compassion are considered, we can ask: Did we give appropriate freedom for those less at risk to make their own decisions about worship, continuing to work, or getting access to convalescing friends or relatives.
By Dr. Jan F. Dudt
We live in an age where science has provided a lot of benefits for humanity. When we think about it, few of us would rather live in a 15th century royal court than our modern world of health, nutrition, and technology. Over the centuries, life has improved, not just for the cultural elites, but for everyone. Western society has been profoundly affected by the progress. Globally, other cultures are seeing similar gains even if they lag the west in standard of living. Many cultures, such as those of certain East Asian countries, have achieved a standard of living that is the envy of much of the globe. Consequently, the global community is increasingly looking to science to solve problems. Given the success of science and technology, this is understandable.
Pastor, Bellflower, California
What Christian father lacks the deep desire to see his sons become men who are wise, godly, strong, selfless, mature, and responsible?
I have prayed that my son would become a man consumed by a passion for the supremacy of Christ so that he pours himself out in sacrificial love for others. Ultimately the Lord does this, not us. âUnless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vainâ (Psalm 127:1). âI planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growthâ (1 Corinthians 3:6). God builds. Fathers labor, plant, and water, but God alone
gives growth. Even still, God calls Spirit-filled fathers to faithfully bring up their children in the training and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Loving fathers want to do everything in their power to help their sons become mature men.
Part 2 of Sherelle Duckworth s contribution to our Critical Race Theory series. Sherelle Ducksworth Image: Canva
We are launching a series on Critical Race Theory. It’s an important conversation today, since many are using the description and meaning different things. At the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, we are committed to help Christians know and engage the culture with biblical discernment, so we are launching a conversation with, well, different views. As Christians, we want to think through these things together, and the series will include not just one opinion, but several.
We started with a positive framing, and will include others who are more negative, and some in the middle. All will come from evangelicals. And, it is important that we hear from people of color, and, in this series, not all people of color will agree. It’s a conversation mature, Christ-like, and God-honoring. We hope it serves you and your church well.
Lee N. Field Lee N. Field is an obvious pseudonym.
It comes from the Lee-Enfield rifle, which in various versions was the British Empire s battle rifle from the 1890s through to the 1950s. Hot stuff, in its place and time.
I own two: a FazerkleyNo. 4 Mk II which from its serial number was an Irish Constabulary rifle, and an Ishapore 2A (in 7.62x51!). Neither get shot enough, as I m mostly a handgun shooter. Cheap surplus .303 British has essentially dried up, which is not surprising since the only rifle that shoots it was last made 50 years ago.
Personal email can go to lee.n.field1@gmail.com.