Sep
07
2010
Worth a Look 9.7.10
Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King, Jr. is under fire for her pro-life views:
King, herself, says in a response: “It is absolutely ludicrous that abortion supporters would accuse a blood relative of Dr. King of hijacking the King legacy. My dad and my uncle gave their lives to ensure that the day would come when blacks would be judged not by the color of their skin, but the content of their character. If they were here, I know they would stand with me in this fight for the lives of those most vulnerable among us,” she added.
Interesting discussion. Dane Ortlund compiles a variety of responses to the question “What’s the key to healthy Christian growth in godliness?” Michael Bird comments on the responses, wondering if perhaps we are marginalizing biblical imperatives:
My concern is that some are beginning to replace the imperative element in Christian sanctification (i.e., the need to diligently prosecute, pursue, and cultivate holiness and godliness) with the need for more knowledge of the indicative (i.e., believing more in the grace of God)
Joe Carter lists the 50 most influential religious figures in American history.