A Christ-centered blog pursuing truth—confronting Christian nationalism, exposing church idolatry, and upholding scriptural clarity. Rooted in Reformed theology, challenging the spirit of the age through faithful exegesis and thoughtful commentary.
Our Secretary of Defense publicly promises “no quarter” to the Iranian army. He knows exactly what that means under the laws of war. He knows our soldiers are bound by those rules. He also knows that reckless talk from the top only puts potential American POWs in greater danger. Yet the performance continues. “War Barbie”…
Another “tough-guy” performance from Pete Hegseth. And as always, he delivers his lines as if he still cannot decide whether he is addressing the Pentagon, auditioning for Fox News, or ranting at the end of a bar. It may sound tough on television, but it betrays his cable-news habit of seeking applause and worrying about…
Short answer: yes, it can be. A noticeable erosion of empathy is one of the clearest by-products of cult-like, deeply polarized thinking. It is not merely the result of manipulation, but of sustained self-deception. People learn which facts to notice and which emotions to suppress. Outsiders stop being people. Cruelty becomes explainable. Indifference gets baptized.…
On Confidence, Authority, and Speaking of God’s Word There are few things more dangerous in public life than a man who mistakes his platform for wisdom. History is full of them. The Pharisees had it. The medieval scholastics who weaponized Scripture for politics had it. The 20th-century ideologues who wrapped their propaganda in moral language…
To outsiders, the claim of some evangelicals that the U.S. Constitution is a Christian document raises immediate—and understandable—concerns. A brief examination shows that such a notion overlooks glaring historical realities, none more striking than the Constitution’s explicit provisions for slavery (the Three-Fifths Clause and the Fugitive Slave Clause). These provisions stand in direct contradiction to the biblical…
I’ve been calling out some of the same things for a long while. Charlie Kirk’s horrific murder and its aftermath have only brought them into clearer view. There’s a lot of truth in what this man below (reel link) is saying, and I’m glad he’s a fellow evangelical and not a political opponent who is…
Fascist Past — Croatia’s Political and Cultural Schizophrenia A few of you have reached out to say you’ve been reading my posts (and comments) about Croatia’s fascist-sympathizing singer—and the government’s chronic unwillingness to sanction him in any meaningful way. This is a summary of my reflections in the wake of yet another public spectacle (his…
Yes, what about that. The notion of patriotism is connected with many strands to the topic of my previous post. My original intent was to address them together. However, it became obvious that the post was getting lengthier than expected, and so ‘extricating’ patriotism to its own heading seemed like the most sensible route. I…
Having received numerous inquiries about my post-election Facebook post, I realized that I had already scattered bits and pieces of relevant information across various forums. Much of what I’ve addressed falls under a common theme: an evaluation of Christian Nationalism. While I understand that this topic may not resonate with everyone, I’ve sought to compile my…
Pared To Truth 