Category: Secularism
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Let’s Talk About Martin Luther King, Jr.
Every January, Martin Luther King, Jr. is either canonized beyond criticism or condemned beyond usefulness. Neither approach is honest.Neither approach helps us learn. If we are going to talk about Dr. King—and we should—then we need to do so with both gratitude and discernment. Christians, of all people, ought to be able to walk that…
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Secular Christmas
Every December, something strange happens. Lights go up. Trees go up. Playlists get dusted off. Office parties appear on calendars. Cups turn red. Commercials grow sentimental. Everyone starts talking about Christmas—but almost no one is talking about Christ. This isn’t accidental. It’s intentional. What we now call “Christmas” in the public square is largely a…