Historians and theologians will debate Luther until the end of time. He remains controversial – think only of his views on the Jewish people or his justification of the brutal treatment of the peasants’ uprising. But make no mistake his posting of the Theses set off a chain of events that continue to affect us. …
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Steve Wohlberg: The Work of the Reformation Continues
Approximately 500 years ago, Martin Luther sparked a “Reformation” within the Roman Catholic Church that shook Europe. Slumbering minds awoke. Controversy erupted. An unstoppable movement was born. The Pope trembled. When the dust settled, countless Catholics-Turned-Protestant had abandoned their church. Fast-forward to today. Interdenominational cooperation has become the norm. Differences are being minimized. Many Protestant Churches seek unity…
Bruce Cameron: Luther, Life, and Law
“This life therefore is not righteousness, but growth in righteousness, not health, but healing, not being but becoming, not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished, but it is going on, this is not the end, but it is…
Scott Fales: Luther’s Transformation of the West
When Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the doors of the Wittenberg church, it began a radical transformation of western thought and culture. But it wasn’t until the Bible was printed in the common languages that mainstream cultures began to embrace the radical truths presented in the Scriptures and the West was truly transformed. The historical effect…
Edwin Reynolds: Luther’s Impact on the World
Martin Luther’s Reformation has had a profound impact on the modern world, not just the religious world but also in the secular world. It was not intended to be more than a call to reform the Church, but it has turned out to be a ringing bell of freedom for everyone. Today we are not…
Robert Moon: The Martin Luther Experience
“The Martin Luther Experience” implications exist throughout recorded history. Control of humans is incomplete unless it controls beliefs related to an afterlife. In recent history Evolutionary Theory for many includes “You only go around once in life so get all the gusto you can.” Historically, dictatorship-links between government and one or more religious systems were…
CA governor vetoes religious employee reproductive privacy bill
California Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have prohibited religiously affiliated institutions from taking employment action against non-ministerial employees for their reproductive health decisions including “the use of any drug, device, or medical service.”
New Law – California will not participate in any federal religious registry
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law that will prevent state and local agencies and employees from disclosing information about a person’s religious beliefs to the federal government for use in creating a database for law enforcement or religious purposes.
Advocate Realities: Tips and Principles
By Shawn D’Abreu – Some suggestions for your life as an activist.
Federal Judge rules Pennsylvania county seal violates Establishment Clause
A Federal judge has ruled that a Pennsylvania county seal and flag that prominently feature a cross violates the Establishment Clause.