Culture Archives — R. L. Solberg

Tribalism in the Church

Enjoy this article from friend and guest contributor, Pastor Joshua Lewis. Tribalism is rampant in our culture. If you’re a Macintosh enthusiast, you likely feel compelled to disdain Windows. If you prefer Ford, you’re expected to despise Toyota. Being a Cowboys fan isn’t enough; you must also detest the Eagles. And politics? Well, your social […]

Joshua Lewis 6 days agoApril 16, 2024

Culture Faith Personal

The Musings of a Dad

Yesterday, May 7, at 2:22 AM, marked the 23rd birthday of my youngest daughter. That got me reminiscing about the day she was born. And it occurred to me how crazy it is that none of us chose to be here. We’ve all been sort of thrust into life without being asked or consulted about […]

R. L. Solberg 2 years agoMay 8, 2022

Culture Faith Personal

Faith, Racism, and the Future

A black pastor I deeply respect shared the post above on Facebook. His meme equates historical American slavery with the recent actions of a US Border Patrol agent on horseback who chased down an illegal immigrant on foot. Understandably, the Facebook post was generating quite a few comments. I typically pass by these types of […]

R. L. Solberg 3 years agoSeptember 30, 2021

Apologetics Culture Faith Theology

Can the Bible Be Our Authority and Not Be Inerrant?

Look, I get it. There are a growing number of Christians who love Jesus and do not want to give Him up, but they are also uncomfortable with some of the teachings of what we might call “mainstream Christianity.” Especially those teachings that challenge the big issues we have to wrestle with today. Things like […]

R. L. Solberg 3 years agoSeptember 25, 2021

Culture Faith Personal Theology

Should I Attend A Gay Wedding?

Before reading this article please make sure to review the LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Statement. I was recently invited to attend a gay wedding. Little did I know the depth of wrestling it would require of me. The relationship between the LGBTQ community and Christians can quickly become contentious and, sadly, has been mishandled by both sides […]

R. L. Solberg 3 years agoApril 7, 2021

Culture Faith Politics

Letter From Birmingham Jail

The following is a letter I find so inspiring that I wanted to include it in its entirety here on my blog. It was written in longhand in August of 1963 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he sat in jail in Birmingham, Alabama. I read it every year on Martin Luther King Day. […]

R. L. Solberg 3 years agoJanuary 14, 2024

Academic Apologetics Culture Philosophy Theology

The Moral Theology of The Reformation Project

Before reading this article please make sure to review the LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Statement. The Reformation Project (TRP) describes itself as a Bible-based, Christian organization whose mission is to advance LGBTQ inclusion in the church. Given the traditional Christian understanding of biblical sexual ethics and gender identity, this would be considered an unorthodox, if not controversial, […]

R. L. Solberg 3 years agoOctober 7, 2023

Apologetics Culture Philosophy Theology

The Sexual Prohibitions in Leviticus 18 Don’t Apply to Christians

Before reading this article please make sure to review the LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Statement. The Reformation Project (TRP) describes itself as a Bible-based, Christian organization whose “mission is to advance LGBTQ inclusion in the church.” As part of their mission, they have published a ten-point, biblical case that argues for the affirmation of LGBTQ sexual values […]

R. L. Solberg 3 years agoOctober 30, 2022

Book Reviews Culture Politics

Two Masters and Two Gospels

A review of Two Masters and Two Gospels Volume 1: The Teaching of Jesus vs. the “Leaven of the Pharisees” in Talk Radio and Cable News, by J. Michael Bennett, Ph.D. I recently received a copy of this book and was excited to dig in because I found the premise fascinating. The set-up in the […]

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoNovember 21, 2020

Apologetics Culture Faith Interviews Theology

Beginning of Wisdom

In this episode of the Beginning of Wisdom podcast, host Andrew Schumacher and I discussed and debated common claims made by Torahists; those who believe that we should still be keeping the Law of Moses. Enjoy!

R. L. Solberg 4 years agoOctober 14, 2020