Blogs by Carl Trueman

If the fact that the Senate did not repeal `Don't ask, don't tell' was a pleasant surprise, the tiresome role of celebrities (or, `slebs' as British journalist, Rod Liddle, calls them) in weighing in to campaign for such a repeal... continue

I was delighted today to see Bob Brady and congratulate him on his recent nuptials  Bob is, of course, the evil organisational genius behind Reformation 21 (our one man equivalent to the Bilderberg Group, for whom myself, Derek and Rodney... continue

Last week, we arrived at the point in 1845 when Newman converted to Catholicism.  Shortly thereafter, he and his close friend, Ambrose St. John, traveled to Rome to train for the priesthood.  St. John was to be Newman's constant companion... continue

Bob Tarullo has brought to my attention this article which addresses the ambiguity of the reception of Newman in Catholic thought, especially the bizarre claim that he was a liberal.  What will they be claiming next?  The Meatloaf inspired disco? ... continue

The confusing signals on syncretism coming from World Magazine are, indeed, confusing.  While Andree Seu's column (which I linked yesterday) clearly points to Beck as a confused but genuine Christian, Marvin Olasky correctly points out that Beck's theology, or lack... continue

World Magazine offers an interesting take on Mormonism, Glen Beck, and Christianity here.   So what is ultimately the one thing needful?  Rom. 10: 9-10, or commitment to conservative politics?... continue

Most of us have guilty pleasures which we enjoy, which are not in themselves particularly immoral, but of which might still be ashamed in certain contexts.  My musical GP for example, is Meatloaf.  That will be incomprehensible to anyone older... continue

Here is a striking quotation from G K Chesterton, writing in the context of a discussion of Aquinas's criticism of the slippery medieval theologian/philosopher, Siger of Brabant:"It is a fact that falsehood is never so false as when it is... continue

If being a generalist is, as I have argued, not simply possible but more than ever necessary, how does one set about becoming one?The first part (indeed, 90%) of the answer is likely the most unwelcome: disciplined use of time. ... continue

As WTS kicked off the 2010-11 year this week, there were two notable events.  First, the Seminary Student President compiled music for the welcome barbecue not from the traditional 1980s gospelevator music list but on the basis of classic rock... continue