The “New Calvinism” is not essentially a new form of Calvinism. Theologically, it is not really any different. Well, I take that back. The New Calvinist’s do...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Philosophy

Creation/Evolution

Current Issues in Theology

Epistemology

Postmodernism

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The History of Science is the History of Bad Ideas

“The history of Science is the history of bad ideas.” This is a quote that I heard recently. I think that it is a rather tongue-in-cheek way of expressing our...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Gender issues

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A Question for Egalitarians . . .

No, not a biblical one. No, not a theological one. This is a very practical question of application. I want to see how your belief plays out in real life. Here is my...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Gender issues

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What Complementarianism is Really all About

The most common understanding of both Complementarianism and Egalitarianism goes something like this: Complementarians: Do not let women be pastors over men. Egalitarians: Do...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Gender issues

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Why Women Cannot Be Head Pastors

I don’t know of many more controversial issues in the church than issues regarding women in ministry. It is not controversial whether or not women can do ministry or be...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

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Haiti and the Pact with the Devil

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, an earthquake that measured 7.0 on the Richter scale did unspeakable damage to Haiti, leaving at least one and a half million people homeless and...

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Politics

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Andy Schlafly’s Conservative Bible Project

Andy Schlafly is political conservative advocate Phyllis Schlafly’s son. He’s a graduate of Princeton University (major in electrical engineering), and Harvard Law School....

by C Michael Patton

Current Issues in Theology

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Soteriology

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Is Wright Right about the Righteousness of God?

[N.B. – For a more in-depth treatment of Dr Wallace’s views on this subject, see “The Righteousness of God and N.T. Wright.”] N. T. Wright has written...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Current Issues in Theology

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"Let's Make Mommy Happy" (Part 2) – Anti-Depressants Should Not Be the Norm

Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with a certain type of depression. I will come back to that . . . Until two years ago, I felt as if I was a slight bit taller than others. I...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Current Issues in Theology

Moral Issues

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"Let's Make Mommy Happy" or Martin Luther on Zoloft

Anti-depressants are now the most commonly prescribed drug in America. They are prescribed more than drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, or...

by C Michael Patton

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