by Bret Capranica | Nov 1, 2008 | Culture, Marriage and Family, Presidential History
Thabiti Anyabwile pointed us to this video of a CNN interview with Pastor Vodie Baucham on Sarah Palin, the Vice Presidency, motherhood, the authority of Scripture and the priority of the gospel. In addition to this being the most biblical evaluation of the possibility of Palin’s ascendancy to office that I have heard yet, it is also one of the clearest demonstrations of how to engage the culture with the priority of the gospel. more about “Sarah Palin and the Vice Presidency“, posted with...
by Bret Capranica | Oct 31, 2008 | Culture, Presidential History
John Piper gives a 7 minute take on this year’s election. He sums up the issues in my own heart. It seems that Barak Obama is on his way to the White House and the Congress will be solidly in the hands of the Democrats. Unless something dramatic happens in the next few days, we will begin to see one of the most dramatic political shifts to the left in the past forty years. This will give Christians ample opportunity to speak to the culture about the Gospel. Click HERE and HERE for my recent sermons on Romans 13 and the upcoming elections. more about “The 2008 Election“, posted with...
by Bret Capranica | Sep 25, 2008 | Culture
Idolatry in Modern America-and no, I’m not talking about loving cars and computers more than God (though that is certainly a prevalent form). Here’s the sort of thing you might find in those backward, unsophisticated, uneducated, and ancient cultures of bygone days – or perhaps in oriental cultures that have not progressed past their ancient animistic traditions. However, its right here in our well-educated, modern, high-tech, progressive culture. It’s hard to believe this is not just a funny spoof, though I’m not surprised if it’s serious. more about “Confessions of a Pastor: You Shall No…“, posted with vodpod HT: Hershael...
by Bret Capranica | Sep 2, 2008 | Presidential History
I really have found it intriguing to see just how many people have been enthralled with the potentional Barak Obama presidency. I still stand amazed at the stadium crowd that heard him deliver his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination. I have found little different about what he says from the normal party line. Though some clearly see something more: more about “Obamessiah – SoCal Theologica: Musing…“, posted with...
by Bret Capranica | Aug 30, 2008 | Presidential History
I caught a bit of Barak Obama’s coronation speech the other night. Just a few comments: 1) Obama is one of the better political speakers we’ve seen in a while. I include Bill Clinton in this statement. When Clinton speaks (I’ve thought this from day one), I say over and over to myself, “How is this believable?” He has a little smirk that makes me think deep within, “This is all political paper mache’.” Not so with Barak Obama. No deceptive smirk. He’s a far better political public speaker. He may even seriously believe in what he is saying. There is no WAY McCain can compare. He shouldn’t even try. He’s Dr. Bland compared to the golden tongued Obama. 2) It was a visually compelling and historic night. An African-American man being nominated to be President of the United States. That should make us proud. I was proud to live in America. I think it is a great sign that the Democratic party can finally support an African-American other than Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton, neither of whom could ever seriously be considered to be President. Wow! 84,000 people in a stadium cheering a man who walks out onto a stage built to look like the Parthenon (says Peggy Noonan). It was one of the most impressive coronations I’ve seen in my short run at watching presidential nominations. I’m sure the Clintons were jealously in awe. 3) Here’s what I heard that I found most disappointing: Abortion is a small thing. Homosexuality is a small thing (Obama actually said we should all agree that homosexual couples should be given...
by Bret Capranica | Aug 23, 2008 | Culture
…and you probably are too. At least that’s what the latest stats are for Americans. While I’m not as fat as I once was (that should be a blog post in itself), I still have a bunch of flab. However, I don’t think that more government funding is going to change me or you – or the rest of our country. Adult Obesity Rates Rise In 37...
