Sean McDowell
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Southern California, CA, United States
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Did Jesus Teach the Separation of Faith and Politics? No!
The point seems clear: The government and church are distinct domains with their own spheres of authority. Since we are citizens of an earthly state, we ought to pay taxes to the government. Our duties as citizens of Heaven lie elsewhere, right? Shouldn't faith and politics be kept separate? → Read More
Why Does God Allow the Coronavirus? 4 Christian Insights
Why does God allow the coronavirus? Here are four Christian insights to help understand a very difficult problem in these days. → Read More
Can Science Explain Morality?
In his latest video, Sean McDowell explains that people who say that science explains morality are guilty of making a “category fallacy.” Science and morality are distinctly different. Science is descriptive while morality is prescriptive. “What science does is clarify... → Read More
Purity Culture: Don’t Throw out the Baby with the Bathwater
Josh Harris recently announced his divorce, prompting comments on purity culture. We shouldn't uncritically toss out purity culture nor blindly defend it. → Read More
Three Pro-Choice Contradictions Revealed in the Film Unplanned
I took my wife and 11-year old daughter to see Unplanned. Along with telling a great story, the movie points out tensions in the pro-choice position. → Read More
How to Avoid Despair at Our Crumbling Culture
Ever since the Senate rejected the “Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act,” I've found myself uniquely in despair about our culture. How do we respond in a biblical fashion? Here are three things that have helped me. → Read More
In Light of #MeToo Movement, How Does Jesus Compare to Other Religious Founders?
The #MeToo movement has left few in its wake. But there is one group that has not been carefully considered: How did great religious founders treat women? → Read More
What If Everyone Lived the Sexual Ethic of Jesus?
Imagine a world in which everyone lived according to the ethic Jesus taught about relationships, sex, and marriage. Would the world be better or worse? → Read More
Is There a 'Third Option' for Racial Reconciliation? Interview With Miles McPherson
Racial tension is a plight on society. Miles McPherson, pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, calls Christians beyond "us" vs. "them" mentality. → Read More
How to Avoid the Spin of Fake News
It is no secret that we live in a world of fake news. There is a professional industry committed to spinning news, manipulating stories... → Read More
Why GQ is Wrong. The Bible is a Must-Read.
GQ recently posted an article titled, “21 Books You Don’t Have to Read.” It includes many classics such as The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger and The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway. And it also includes the Bible. → Read More
10 Biblical Reasons God Allows Suffering
The existence of human suffering is arguably the most common and difficult problem raised against the existence and goodness of God. It is a particularly thorny issue because people experience it both emotionally and logically. → Read More
How Should Christians Think About Social Justice?
This is one of the most important interviews I have posted in awhile. And I can think of no one more qualified than Dr. Thaddeus Williams. He is the author of Reflect: Becoming Yourself by Mirroring the Greatest Person In History. Please wrestle with his insights and consider sharing this article. → Read More
Heretic: Review of the Newest Book on Intelligent Design
Heretic: One Scientist’s Journey from Darwin to Design is the most recent book published by the Discovery Institute, the world’s foremost organization promoting Intelligent Design. Of course there’s much debate about ID. For a good, introductory text to help understand the issues, Heretic is an excellent place to start. → Read More
Is Sexual Orientation Immutable? The Science May Surprise You.
The idea that sexual orientation is immutable has been proclaimed so frequently, and so loudly, few people have slowed down to ask a simple question: What does the science actually reveal? The answer might surprise you. → Read More
Coming Soon! Update to The Creator and the Cosmos — Interview with Author Hugh Ross
Dr. Hugh Ross is one of the leading authorities on the intersection between physics/cosmology and the Christian worldview. Ross first wrote The Creator and the Cosmos in 1993, and has a new edition releasing March 1. → Read More
The Greatest Showman Challenges Modern Tolerance
Over the weekend I went with my wife to see The Greatest Showman and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The movie tells the story of P.T. Barnum, the son of a poor tailor who becomes one of the leading entertainers in the world. → Read More
What Does It Mean to Love Thy Body? Interview With Author Nancy Pearcey
This week is the release of one of the most important books this year on Christianity and cultural engagement: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, by Nancy Pearcey. Since co-writing How Now Shall We Live? with... → Read More
Is the Museum of the Bible Worth Visiting? Yes!
I took my 13-year-old son to visit the newly opened Museum of the Bible in Washington. If I had to pick one word to describe it, it would be "impressive." → Read More
Massive New Critique of Theistic Evolution; Editor Explains Its Importance
Interview with J.P. Moreland about his soon-to-be-released book, Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique. → Read More