“One Nation Under God”
Joel Biermann talks about how Christians can engage the world
Faith and Politics
Resources for deeper reflection, conversation, and ministry
Book Blurbs: Joel Biermann on how Christians engage politics and culture
Biermann discusses his new book on the doctrine of two kingdoms (or realms)
Why Niebuhr in 2016?
Jon Diefenthaler examines a word or two from H. Richard Niebuhr during a particularly tumultuous election year
WARNING: This is about politics. Proceed accordingly.
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When the Empty Chair Talks Back
Clint Eastwood’s presentation at the Republican National Convention brought back memories of a technique in counseling. But he only went halfway
LAY BIBLE INSTITUTE on religion and politics – Oct-Nov, 2011
Just in time for the campaign season: Joel Biermann will lead the LBI seminar, “From Sea to Shining Sea: A Christian’s Perspective on America and Its Politics,” on four Wed evenings (7:00-9:00pm) from October 12 to November 2, 2011, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Tucson and Port-au-Prince: thinking about words, images, and violence
WILL WE? (Photo credit: Jim Wilson/The New York Times) A stunningly violent shooting in Tucson, Arizona, and we are talking again about violence and violent images. And the war of words has begun. I have to confess that I am frequently bewildered by the violent use of violent metaphors in our public speaking
No more Protestants? Elena Kagan and faith on the Supreme Court
So the story has been kind of buried with all the other news making the headlines, but it’s still worth talking about. With the retirement of John Paul Stevens and the impending confirmation of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, the Court faces the prospect of not having a Protestant justice for the first time in its history
World War I, the Supreme Court, and a cross in the Mojave desert: what does this mean?
So, I’ll pick up a hot potato: In what seems like it is becoming a typical 5-to-4 decision last week , the Supreme Court decided in Salazar v. Buono that the World War I memorial—or more precisely, the cross that is part of the memorial—that stands in the Mojave National Preserve is not unconstitutional and does not advance a particular religion…
Supreme Religion
Noting the retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
New religion and politics center started at Wash U
John Danforth delivering the homily at Ronald Reagan's funeral in 2004 (Screen capture: C-SPAN) The New York Times broke the story on the formation of this new center yesterday, named for one of our state’s most distinguished senators, John C. Danforth, who is also an ordained Episcopal priest. Washington University announced the center in a press release and news conference today