LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inCreative Writing / Politics / Theology and Practice

Legend, Lunatic, Liar, or Politician?

Anyone who says that their faith (or lack thereof) does not influence their politics make themselves out to be a legend whose opinions all all … Legend, Lunatic, Liar, or Politician?Read more

Posted inPolitics / Quotations / Theology and Practice

God in America : The Finale – Thoughts

The PBS series ended with this thought spoken by Stephen Prothero: “This is this great conversation we’ve had from the very beginning of American life. … God in America : The Finale – ThoughtsRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Politics / Theology and Practice

Candidates of Character: How do we get them?

Luther in the Large Catechism wrote in explanation to the Fourth Commandment: If we want qualified and capable men for both civil and spiritual leadership, … Candidates of Character: How do we get them?Read more

Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice

I believe in the Redistribution of Wealth

I just heard a conservative news commentator ask his guest, “Is it moral for the government to take over 50% of a wealthy person’s money … I believe in the Redistribution of WealthRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Politics / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

A “monumentally terrible idea.” My thoughts exactly.

Gibbs said it about Pastor Terry Jones’ planned Koran burning. I say it about the suggestion that the White House might call Pastor Jones and … A “monumentally terrible idea.” My thoughts exactly.Read more

Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice

Living American Scriptures – More on Glenn Beck

On April 6, I wrote, There is no doubt that for Beck, Country is God.  Well perhaps that is too simple.  He believes that God’s … Living American Scriptures – More on Glenn BeckRead more