Blogs by Carl Trueman

Some time ago on Reformation 21 I recounted certain events from my visit to Italy: the awesome beauty of Rome; the flight to Padua with a delightful Maronite priest; and the scene at the Basilica of Saint Anthony, with dozens... continue

For anyone who may be tempted to be impressed by the Rev. Bell's ability to dodge questions posed by a British interviewer, as flagged by Justin Taylor, don't be.   The Dodgemeister is still Michael Howard, former British Home Secretary,... continue

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to a group gathered under the auspices of the conservative think-tank, the Acton Institute.  On the surface, it was an odd moment.  Francis Beckwith had mentioned to me some time earlier in... continue

While the virtual evangelical world and his brother continue to work towards fever pitch over the headline `Charlie Sheen occasionally broke the speed limit when driving' -- sorry, I mean `Emergent pastor advocates universalism' -- back in the real world... continue

Pete Sanlon has brought the following post to my attention.  For the American audience, Peter Tatchell is the ultimate in British one-issue politicians.  He came to prominence nearly thirty years ago when, as a Labour Party candidate,  he was so... continue

Seeing Colonel Gadaffi clinging desperately to power in Libya has rather taken my mind back to my childhood.  You see, the Colonel and I have one odd thing in common: we were both taught English literature by the same man,... continue

Neil Strauss has a fascinating article over at the WSJ about the number of top pop stars who think that their careers are specially anointed by God as part of his higher purposes.    I guess it is indicative of... continue

This morning, I received this note Danny Hyde, URC pastor in California:Hello friends, colleagues, and everyone else in between!I am sending this note to almost everyone in my contact list in order to spread an opportunity as far and wide... continue

One of my great hates -- yes, I know, I have so many. Like Cardinal Newman, I am a `great hater,' though while his focused on great personalities, mine focus more on disco music, American "sports,"and pastors of the arts/offshore... continue

As usual, the Superbowl generates more questions for me than answers.  How did a game of one hour develop over time into a game of between three and four hours?  Who ever decided that a bunch of predominantly overweight men... continue