The Tao of Narnia

Understanding 'Prince Caspian'


Many of us can hardly wait for the release of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series. Prince Caspian will arrive in theaters this Friday.

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Abortion Changes You

A Campaign for Healing


Note: This commentary was delivered by PFM President Mark Earley.

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Why We Whisper

The Economic Costs of Sin


Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up Americans into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain states. Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other states that would allow them to do whatever they pleased, morally speaking.

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The Whisper Zone

Why We're Losing Our Right to Speak Out


David Woodard is a political science professor at Clemson University—one who has first-hand experience on how dangerous it can be to speak out in favor of traditional values: He almost lost his job over it.

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No Thanks

Italy and Abortion


In mid-April, Italian voters returned former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to power. Election post-mortems focused on what Berlusconi would do about the economy, crime, and Italy’s illegal immigration problem.

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Israel's Exposed Flank

The Consequence of Withdrawal


A crowd of students was studying in a rabbinical seminary library in Jerusalem last month when a gunman opened fire. Seven Israelis and one American were killed, nine others wounded. Before their blood had dried on the library floor, thousands of Palestinians were celebrating in the streets while Hamas leaders promised more attacks. According to CBS News, “At mosques in Gaza City . . . many residents performed prayers of thanksgiving—only performed in cases of great victory to thank God.”

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Why Be Good?

Free Will and Honesty


Nearly every major story involving an ethical or moral lapse is soon followed by an explanation of why such failures are inevitable.

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Theology at the Theater

'Atonement'


Note: This commentary was delivered by PFM President Mark Earley.

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In Praise of PETA

Darwin Day and Worldview


It has taken me a long time to get to this point, but I am finally ready to praise People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or as they are more commonly known, PETA. This organization really gets it when it comes to worldview. In fact, PETA accepts and follows the logical consequences of a worldview better than almost any other group I can think of. 

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Creating Culture v. Consuming Culture

Ideas for Christmas


’Tis the season of consumption! At Christmastime, it is hard to escape the steady drumbeat of advertisements urging you to buy, buy, buy, buy. Not to mention the dreadful sense of guilt until you have covered everyone on your shopping list. But Christmas is also the perfect time to put the reins on over-rampant consumerism and buck the trend: Do it by creating something.

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The Conscience of the Information Age

Following Wilberforce


For years on “BreakPoint,” we have talked about the plight of the oppressed—from persecuted Christians to the victims of sexual trafficking. Raising awareness is not easy, because let’s face it, most Americans probably cannot even find places like North Korea, Sudan, or Burma on a map—much less tell you about their human-rights records.

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Why Christian Women Marry Muslim Men

A Wake-Up Call


Note: This commentary was delivered by PFM President Mark Earley.

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