Blogs by Carl Trueman

David Robertson, of the Free Church of Scotland, brought this article to my attention this morning.  Very much of the Roger Scruton `comfort from a  false belief is not necessarily false comfort' variety, but still a fascinating read: here... continue

...but hold the medicine.After yesterday's post, I received the following comment from my former secretary, proof positive that working for the Commissariat of Academic Affairs spoils even the best kids' movies (though I refuse to believe that any movie with... continue

On the issue of fascism/socialism as rasied by Rick, I wish that people would not bandy such terms around. As the recipient of both this year as terms of abuse (now does that mean I'm really a middle of the... continue

I'm afraid Ref21 has been outclassed in its sad attempt to promote Calvin's anniversary by encouraging people to read the Institutes.  The PCUSA has gone one better, issuing Calvin masks to members of its General Assembly.  I kid you not. ... continue

The latest edition of Christianity Today carries a cover story on `Marketing Jesus' by Tyler Wigg-Stevens (who sounds as if he should be a Ref21 character).  The article makes some good points about the unavoidability of having to market the... continue

Rachel Maddow reported on her show last night that Rick Warren's church has removed the statement on its website that indicates that unrepentant homosexuals cannot join as members.  I cannot verify this, as I had never visited the website prior... continue

The hoo-hah over President Elect Obama's choice of Rick Warren continues unabated, with most of the critics focusing mainly on Warren's attitude to homosexuality and gay marriage.  Only Christopher Hitchens seems more disturbed by his eschatology (individual and general) and... continue

I was fascinated last night to listen to the language used about Rick Warren on The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.  For the record, I'm a huge fan of the show: she is intelligent, witty, thought-provoking, and offers commentary on... continue

There is a thoughtful reflection on the ethics of the recent face transplant, posted here.  The writer nails it: the striking thing about the modern Western world is the importance of aesthetics, how these aesthetics shape human behaviour, sense of... continue

I just noticed the following obituary for Avery Dulles, Cardinal and son of Cold War Warrior, John Foster Dulles of the Eisenhower administration.  Cardinal Dulles was one of the most thoughtful Catholic leaders of recent time, and a good writer... continue