The Religiously Remixed
Contrary to the conventional wisdom, we do not live in an increasingly secularized, materialist society. Rather, we live in a society in which people are increasingly “spiritual, but not religious.”
Gene Edward Veith
Dr. Gene Edward Veith is the author of over 20 books on different facets of Christianity and culture, including, most recently, Authentic Christianity (CPH), with A. Trevor Sutton. A retired English professor and college administrator, he also directs the Cranach Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, and blogs regularly at patheos.com/blogs/geneveith.
Who is Jesus?
Jesus asked, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” (Matt. 16:13). That is a very important question.
The Demise of the American Family
Today, two-thirds of all marriages are preceded by cohabitation, by just “living together.”
More than Half of “Christians” Don’t Believe the Gospel
Among Americans who consider themselves Christian, 52% believe they are saved by their good works rather than by faith in Christ as Savior.
Children Stay in the Faith When Both Parents Teach Them
After reviewing what was said at their Baptisms, LCMS confirmands affirm their intention “to continue steadfast in this confession and Church and to suffer all, even death, rather than fall away from it” (LSB p. 273).
Spewing Out the Lukewarm
Around the world, both religious commitment and religious rejection are growing in various countries. But being lukewarm when it comes to religion is decreasing everywhere.
Muslims Becoming Christians
Missionaries have historically found Muslims to be among the most difficult group to evangelize. Not only is their commitment to Islam …
Blessed Are You When Others Revile You
Protesters began their vandalization of statues by concentrating on Confederate heroes, then they targeted slave-owning Founding Fathers.
Two More Religious Liberty Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued two more rulings protecting religious liberty.
‘Co-Parenting’: Strangers Having and Raising Kids Together
Lots of women and men today want to be parents, but they don’t want to get married.
Prospects for a Coronavirus Awakening?
Anecdotally, a number of LCMS congregations are seeing more people visiting their streaming services than typically attend in person on Sunday mornings.
The Existing Legal Protections of Religious Liberty
Despite concerns over a number of recent decisions by the US Supreme Court, a number of protections for religious liberty are still in place.