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day off reading

Posted on May 30, 2010 by bkingr

here are a couple of things to read tomorrow on the day off in between grilling hot dogs and being thankful for the soldiers who have won and kept our freedom. the first is for all those people who claim … Continue reading →

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generational hope

Posted on April 22, 2010 by bkingr

the pro life movement is skewing younger. be sure to read all of the linked post for the self description and the observation by Nancy Keenan from NARAL. Anyone who attends the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. can’t … Continue reading →

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new First Things blog

Posted on October 19, 2009 by bkingr

there is a new blog in the fold at First Things. It is Evangel. Headed up by Dr. Russell Moore and written by him and several others including Justin Taylor and Joe Carter. Looks like a good one to check … Continue reading →

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Another perspective on Calvinism

Posted on September 9, 2009 by bkingr

Here is Dolan Cummings on Calvinism here in Calvin’s 500th year. Its effect on Scotland and modern manifestations. It doesn’t appear that Mr. Cummings is a Christ follower which makes his bit on Mark Driscoll especially interesting. One of the … Continue reading →

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Roe v. Wade @36 part 2

Posted on January 22, 2009 by bkingr

further to Ed Whelan’s point below regarding the effect of Roe v. Wade in bypassing democratic processes, here is Father Neuhaus’ article regarding this awful anniversary. These are the issues addressed in a remarkable new book out this month from … Continue reading →

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brave new digital world

Posted on January 15, 2009 by bkingr

Vitamin Z points to a First Things article called iPhones Have Consequences. Sally Thomas takes a look at the effect that internet access ubiquity has had on the education of kids. It is not a pretty picture. Here are four … Continue reading →

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manliness

Posted on January 13, 2009 by bkingr

Father Richard John Neuhaus passed away this week. I have been reading his publication First Things for a long time (since a friend of mine introduced me to it back in law school). I didn’t always agree with him about … Continue reading →

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