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

Posted inNews Clippings / Politics / Theology and Practice

Glenn Beck: Wrong on Religion

You need to read this article. It is a great piece much in line with something I wrote a while back. Click here for my … Glenn Beck: Wrong on ReligionRead more

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Where Wallis is Wrong (Ground Zero Mosque)

Some of you have no clue who Jim Wallis is. Others of you will know the name quite well (either from Sojourners or Glenn Beck). … Where Wallis is Wrong (Ground Zero Mosque)Read more

Posted inNews Clippings / Politics / Theology and Practice

Is Obama a Christian?

He says yes. He converted through the ministry of Jeremiah Wright. “But kneeling beneath that cross on the South Side, I felt I heard God’s … Is Obama a Christian?Read more