Originalism

In regards to The US Constitution an “Originalist” tries to apply the law as it was intended when it was written. This as opposed to catering to contemporary concerns and applications. This latter, more typically liberal view is sometimes referred to as the “Living Constitution” approach. There are entire philosophical schools of thought between these... Continue Reading →

Hartley’s Band

  Felt the thud. People started scrambling... Non-denominational churches were coming into their heyday when I graduated from seminary in 1987.  U.S. Mainline congregations accustomed to dominating American religion for 2 centuries were badly drifting. We just assumed we were too big to fail. Down south pastor friends were already accustomed to being surrounded and... Continue Reading →

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