Unlike the Theonomists who have chosen to ignore a
significant portion of Post-Reformation history, most Protestants and Europeans
in general emerged from the 17th century with a profound realisation
that Confessionalism was not going to work as a basis for Ecclesiastical
Establishment. England (in part) fought a war over this and in the end decided
for Establishment and Social
Pluralism. The Nonconformists were not granted full status and rights until the
19th century and after but they were at least tolerated. Just because that term has been abused does not mean it
should be dispensed with. It is a noble and even Biblical concept (1 Cor
5.9-12).
Calling for a Return to the Doctrinal Ideals and Kingdom Ethics of the First Reformation
18 February 2018
A Clash of Protestant Intellectual Traditions and Metanarratives (Part 2 of 2)
A Clash of Protestant Intellectual Traditions and Metanarratives (Part 1 of 2)
The retired PCA cleric who authored this piece has once again
motivated me to write a response. Clearly he misunderstands the nature of Two
Kingdom Theology. I say this also pointing out that he never clarifies which
variety or strain of Two Kingdom Theology he wishes to oppose.
10 February 2018
Homeschool Hit Pieces
In the wake of the California scandal of a 'homeschool'
family that was starving and torturing its children there has been a wave of
'hit' pieces circulating throughout the media landscape. This is but one of
them.
Personally in the case of these rather sick people from
California I think a great deal of blame belongs with the extended family. They
knew something was odd and yet did not pursue it. When people fail to act
within their own spheres they will inevitably abdicate their authority to the
state. And now, everyone is viewed with suspicion.
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