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Liberalism Remembered: Recalling Classic Liberalism's Most Famous Sermon

On June 10, 1922, amidst the swirling tornado sweeping through the Church of Jesus Christ, the noted voice of Baptist minister, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Pastor of the historic First Presbyterian Church in New York, delivered what came to be perhaps the most famous sermon of Liberalism: "Shall The Fundamentalists Win?" While Fosdick is seen by some to be a martyr for preaching this sermon since it cost him his pulpit, he became the poster boy for modern Liberalism as the thrust of the Liberal movement set itself against the Fundamentalists... Read more →

Clash of Civilation: Islam Vs. The West

As Islamic influence continues to trickle around the world, questioning the moral legitimacy of Western culture shows little sign of fading away. This following video was sent via a friend. It is one powerful statement demonstrating the obvious differences between the Christan West and Islamic culture. No doubt exists about the superiority of a Christian democracy. Her name is Wafa Sultan, an Arab-American psychologist from Los Angeles. Neither Christian nor Jew, she shows an obvious appreciation for Western Democracy. With that, I am... Peter Read more →

Dr. Sheri Klouda: Hearing Her Lament, Honoring Her Lord

UPDATE AT END OF POST* This post may constitute the most careful post I've penned in the almost two years now I have been blogging. It surely possesses the most potential for provocation. As it opens up, the reader will see precisely why. Mr. Wade Burleson currently posts what's entitled "An Email From Dr. Klouda Revealing Her Feelings". It stands a moving note of gratitude to Mr. Burleson and Mr. Cole for the "continued support" they afforded her. Indeed she openly confesses "If it were not for both of you,... Read more →

The Deathbed of Christianity: A Sermon by E.Y. Mullins

After President Mullins quietly passed off the scene, moving on to see the Christ Whom he so long loved and about which he faithfully taught, Isla May Mullins, widow of Dr. Mullins, offered to the former President's institution, a series of handwritten sermons for their consideration. Consequently, the Sunday School Board, in cooperation with Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, published in 1930 a collection of those sermons as a book entitled "Faith In The Modern World". Mrs. Mullins writes in the dedication: "...the careful revision which he [Dr. Mullins] would have... Read more →

Blogging: Why Do We Continue?

Several weeks back, my blogging friend, Dr. Bart Barber, wrote a piece that's been hanging around in my mind alot. In his own internet writing endeavors, he desires to "take even more time between posts [writing] more substantively...giv[ing] even less attention to bickering within comment streams." In addition, he wanted to "comment even less on other blogs." Thank you, Bart. That stands as not unwise advice >>> Another post which more recently stirred my thinking about the matter is a good read as well. I wish only Godspeed to these... Read more →

Life Can Be One Fast Ride

Life is fast. Enjoy! With that, I am... Peter Read more →

Interview With Bill Wagner

The Guys over SBC Today interviewed Dr. Bill Wagner who is to be nominated as President of the SBC in June, 2008. Note the contrasts between the views of Dr. Frank Cox, who was interviewed here. Have a great weekend. With that, I am... Peter Read more →

The Acts of the Apostles: Four Bible Studies

Below are five Bible Study lessons I was honored to contribute to The Christian Index for June and July, 2007. I hope these studies will be meaningful to you: >>> United We Stand (Acts 2:42-47; 4:23-24, 29-35) Finding Our Place of Service (Acts 6:1-7; 9: 36-40; 11:29-30) Sharing Christ With All People (Acts 10:1-48) Sharing Christ in All Places (Acts 13:1-3; 14:1-7, 21-23) Agreeing On The Basics (Acts 15:1-2, 4-5, 12-15a, 23-29) Grace today. With that, I am... Peter Read more →