Ann Coulter’s 49 Million to Five
Douglas Wilson’s Don’t Start What You Cannot Finish
Ramesh Ponnuru: Responding to Saletan on Killing Abortionists
Christian Book Expo
Justin Taylor provides a link to all the videos of the Christian Book Expo. The debate “Does the God of Christianity exist, and what difference does it make?” includes Douglas Wilson’s discussion with Christopher Hitchens (Bill Craig and Strobel included in the discussion).
Happy 80th Birthday, Jay Adams!
Blogs and more blogs…
I have two blogs to recommend:
The first is Dee Dee Warren’s Preterist Blog. Dee Dee also has a podcast where she works her way through Matthew 24. This is an excellent resource for Orthodox Preterism.
The second is the American Conservative blog. This is a blog dedidated to paleo-conservative thought in the tradition of Pat Buchanan and Ron Paul.
Nine Marks? How about two?
Kevin Johnson has a thoughtful critique of the Nine Marks phenomenon.
This tends to confirm my thoughts on the emerging trend of many soteriologic calvinistic Baptistic churches to find common ground with southern Presbyterians. And the southern Presbyterians return the favor by joining hands in dozens of conferences. Since there is no sacramental unity, this marriage is bound to occur.
Calvin’s understanding of what constitutes a healthy Reformed church is a more biblical model:
“Wherever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, and the sacraments administered according to Christ’s institution, there, it is not to be doubted, a church of God exists. … If it has the ministry of the Word and honors it, if it has the administration of the sacraments, it deserves without doubt to be held and considered a church. For it is certain that such things are not without fruit” (Calvin, Institutes, IV.i.9).
Monday Political Links
Thursday Links
From Archives: Psalm Singing
New Links…
Blog Awards of the Year at Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam…
These awards are granted to those who have influenced my thinking over the last twelve months of 2007.
Best Political Blog of the Year:
Lewrockwell.com – This website has shaped much of my political philosophy in 2007.
Best Theological Blog of the Year:
dougwils.com – This was a difficult decision. Nevertheless, Wilson captivated my attention with insightful comments on many topics.
Best Economic Blog of the Year:
mises.org/blog – Following the tradition of the great Austrian economist Ludwig Von Mises, Mises.org looks through all the economic debates and filters it through a free-market approach. Bravo!
Best News Blog:
lewrockwell.com – Another award for the tireless bunch at Lew Rockwell. They are competent and have incurred the wrath of a former Communist. This alone wins my support.
Honorable Mentions:
These are the blogs who make it into my Google Reader. I disagree with many of them, but I still find their insights valuable at times.
The Daily Dish with Andrew Sullivan
Drudge Report – Major news website
Vox Popoli – writer for World Net Daily
Leithart.com – Reformed scholar and pastor
The Stress Blog – Scott Horton; host of antiwar radio
Crooks and Liars – keeping the media in line
Reason – Libertarian website
Antiwar.com – detailing the failures of this war
The Huffington Post – liberal, but excellent newsource
Daily Kos – liberal, but excellent newsource
The Crossed Pond – Great young and libertarian blog
Third Party Watch – Keeping up with third party campaigns and news
Between Two Worlds – Justin Taylor keeps up with all things evangelical and non-evangelical in our world. Great source.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND CONSTANT ENDEAVOR TO EDUCATE.