LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

What Freshman College Students Don’t Know

Each year Beloit College put out a list of characteristics of their incoming freshman so the professors can better educate them.  the call it the … What Freshman College Students Don’t KnowRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

Moms’ Wisdom on Rape and Abortion

There have been a lot of news stories today about Rep. Todd Akin’s comments suggesting that women who suffer "legitimate rape" rarely get pregnant.   His … Moms’ Wisdom on Rape and AbortionRead more

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What are the limits of Religious Liberty?

I see three possibilities in America: 1.  There are none.  Each should be able to do whatever their religion or worldview suggests.  This would mean … What are the limits of Religious Liberty?Read more

Posted inMarriage and Family / News Clippings / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

Contraceptives are not…

There may be many ideas about whether contraceptives are good or not for the world.  In this post, I seek to ignore that argument intentionally.  … Contraceptives are not…Read 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