LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice

Church over Political Parties: Thoughts

Lutherans have often oversimplified the question of how we should think about government.  We have often spoken as if the fact that there are two … Church over Political Parties: ThoughtsRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Politics / Theology and Practice

Freedom of Rude Speech–Kansas Style

So recently a girl here in Kansas tweeted the following while visiting the governor: “Just made mean comments at gov. brownback and told him he … Freedom of Rude Speech–Kansas StyleRead more

Posted inPolitics / Sexuality

Another Weiner Politician: Romney

Excerpt from this article: The former Massachusetts governor who is running for president was pressed about the polarizing issue this week but all Romney replied … Another Weiner Politician: RomneyRead more

Posted inBlogging / Creationism and Science / Politics / Theology and Practice

Facebook as Areopagus

Last Sunday we read: Acts 17:17-22  So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day … Facebook as AreopagusRead more

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By what authority? Global governance?

For most of the world’s day, national sovereignty was the highest recognized authority in the civil sphere.  Each nation’s leaders were then responsible for those … By what authority? Global governance?Read more

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Jared Lee Loughner: Moonstruck, Lunatic, or Possessed?

Okay, I need your patience.  Walk with me through a little etymology.  First a verse in two translations: Matthew 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my … Jared Lee Loughner: Moonstruck, Lunatic, or Possessed?Read more

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Another Tragedy of Westboro Baptist

Below you find part of the press release issued by Westboro Baptist Church in anticipation of their protest at the funeral of Elizabeth Edwards.    Yes, … Another Tragedy of Westboro BaptistRead more

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Juan Williams: a bigot or a human?

The second commandment says, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord, your God.” We pray “Hallowed be thy name.” This is the point … Juan Williams: a bigot or a human?Read more