LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inMarriage and Family / Sexuality / Theology and Practice

The Worst Thing A Modern Girl Can Want

I talked to a young lady a couple years out of high school today and asked her what her plans were for life.  Her answer … The Worst Thing A Modern Girl Can WantRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Should we treat animals humanely? I say no.

The word humane in the English comes from the Latin adjective hÅ«mānus which has as its linguistic root homo (a noun).  And the Latin word … Should we treat animals humanely? I say no.Read more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

The World is Round, People…or is it?

While on stage to accept her second Oscar, Cate Blanchett made an impassioned plea for making more feature length films with female characters at their … The World is Round, People…or is it?Read more

Posted inMovie Reviews

Everything is not quite awesome: The Lego Movie

Yesterday, I took the kids to the Lego movie.  My Facebook feed has been filled with praise of the movie from all sorts of friends.  … Everything is not quite awesome: The Lego MovieRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

Instant Outrage: Thrivent Edition

We live in an age when one piece of information can spark a fire across the globe.  In our Lutheran circles, we have just seen … Instant Outrage: Thrivent EditionRead more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Thrivent and Planned Parenthood

Lutheran Facebook feeds are buzzing right now as a link listing Planned Parenthood as an organization to which members can direct their Choice dollars is … Thrivent and Planned ParenthoodRead more

Posted inSexuality / Theology and Practice

Did Jesus say anything about homosexuality?

It is a common assertion in our day.  Jesus himself, the center of our faith, never said one negative word about homosexuality.  Oh, Paul railed … Did Jesus say anything about homosexuality?Read more