There is an argument that Tiger’s sexual immorality is private and none of our business. Fine. His very public apology, however, gives us an opportunity to think about the nature of repentance and faith.
Tag Archives: Tiger Woods
In Defense of Proselytism: Talking Points for Brit Hume
January 8, 2010 – 7:52 AM
The furor surrounding Brit Hume's encouragement to Tiger Woods to convert to Christianity shows us that the prevailing sentiment of our culture is adamantly opposed to the idea of evangelism.
As Christians, we must recognize that before we can make a robust defense for the Christian faith, we may have to clear the air by making a case for evangelism in general. After having listened to some of the remarks made about Brit Hume, I have compiled a list of common objections to "proselytism" and why each of them are unpersuasive.
Brit Hume and the Scandal of Christian Exclusivism
January 7, 2010 – 11:18 AM
R. Scott Clark has a very interesting discussion on the recent controversy surrounding Brit Hume's suggestion that Tiger Woods turn to the Christian faith. Check out Dr. Clark's Heidelcast here.
The Travail of Tiger Woods and the Rest of Us
December 14, 2009 – 11:07 AM
Albert Mohler has a timely post this morning entitled, "The Travail of Tiger Woods -- Lessons Not to Be Missed." Three lessons not to be missed: Acts done in private can and will have public consequences. The public still believes that adultery is a big deal. A fall from public favor can happen in an [...]
Sin Makes Us Fools
December 10, 2009 – 9:39 AM
When I was playing football (seems like a lifetime ago), we would often say, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” Since I have been a Christian, especially since receiving the call to ministry, I have been frequently reminded, “Sin makes fools of us all.” Much has been made of Tiger Woods and his admission of [...]