There certainly are times when it is right to say no to the State: The more the state defies God and his values, and the…
Yes, there is a place for disobeying the state: I recently discussed the case of a Canadian pastor who was jailed for five weeks because…
This pastor puts most others to shame: Any excuse will do for the state to increase its powers. And any and all rivals must be…
The growth of government seems unstoppable. How should we respond? “Government has become ungovernable; that is, it cannot leave off governing. Law has become lawless;…
Yes Christians are called to speak truth to power: I realise that those who use the phrase found in my title are often those of…
How far can we go in opposing evil governments? One might think with all the corona crisis we are now engulfed in that I am…
What happens when Christians renounce their faith in order to please the state? My title may sound a bit ominous, but this piece is actually…
Was Jesus a lawbreaker? A few hours ago I wrote a piece entitled “Would Jesus Wear a Face Mask?” It was of course all rather…
Do not forget that in the Old Testament both prophet and priest kept kings in check: The biblical Christian constantly needs to maintain biblical balance…
It is frightening how Christians can twist the biblical teaching on the role of the state: The biblical Christian knows at least two things about…
On the indispensable role of asking questions and holding the State to account: Not everyone is happy with various government lockdown and shutdown measures as…
Good citizenship should not turn into blind support for the state: In my discussions about the trade-off between virus containment and lockdown measures, I keep…
While murderous dictatorships and tyrants operate today, their days are numbered: We all live in the moment, and we all live in time. We often…
Standing up for those wanting help for their unwanted same-sex attractions: The last instalment of the ongoing Star Wars series, The Last Jedi, was on…
Three events are taking place at the same time that sharply highlight some very worrying trends: the loss of memory, the erosion of history, the…
The Christian claim that Christ is Lord always puts it at odds with the state and other power structures. Demand of absolute loyalty to God…
Just over 75 years ago some very brave and passionate young people were executed in Germany for daring to resist Hitler and the Nazis. Two…
OK, I thought I had finished writing about Tommy Robinson, his jailing, and the plight of young girls targeted by rape gangs in the UK.…
Many folks, if asked to name a religious figure who opposed Hitler and the Nazis, would be able to name Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The Lutheran pastor…
As the West grows increasingly darker, more ungodly, indeed more anti-God, more immoral, more culturally bankrupt, and more hostile to what so many of us…