Reclaiming the Narrative – Setting the Stage
In this podcast, Dr. Seltz discusses the importance of the Christian worldview in public life, emphasizing the inherent dignity of individuals, the limiting role of government, the positive influence of the church in history, and the dangers of a benevolent state, while encouraging listeners to actively participate in the public square to preserve the freedom to express and live out their faith.
Why the rule of law and the courts matters for christians
Join Dr. Gregory Seltz as he engages with acclaimed author Carrie Severino and Tim Goeglein in an enlightening discourse on the rising challenges faced by the Supreme Court, the ensuing impact on the rule of law, and religious freedom, and the importance of wisdom for effective citizenship.
Supreme Court Cases Impacting Religious Liberty
The United States Supreme Court has been called upon to rule in Religious Liberty cases throughout the history of the United States. This booklet provides a brief overview of significant and landmark court decisions that impacted issues of Marriage, Life, Education, and Religious Liberty.
Created in god’s image – the foundation of enduring freedom!
In this reflection, it's asserted that human dignity and liberty are rooted in the biblical belief that we are made in God's image, and this idea, integral to the formation of the U.S. government, imparts inherent worth to individuals, independent from the state, necessitating lives of service to others, affirmed through Christ's sacrificial acts, thereby assuring both temporal and eternal freedom.
The Joy Of Marriage
The author shares a humorous anecdote from his time as a missionary in a Cree village to illustrate the importance of partnership in marriage, underscoring that joy in marriage is derived from seeing it as God's act, committing to it willingly, even during tough times, and loving one's spouse selflessly, mirroring Christ's love for the church.
Memorial day/week reflections
In this podcast, Dr. Gregory Seltz discusses the significance of Memorial Day, drawing parallels between the sacrifices of soldiers for our temporal freedoms and Christ's sacrifice for our eternal salvation.
Critical Race Theory: Lutheran Clarity, Loving Care
Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford critically discusses the implications of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Christianity in his article "Critical Race Theory: Lutheran Clarity, Loving Care". He emphasizes the contrasts between CRT and Christian beliefs, particularly in their interpretation of truth and sin. Instead of CRT, he proposes a Christian ethic rooted in Lutheran doctrine that encourages love, care, and social justice in addressing societal problems like racism.
A Christian, public philosophy for life: why standing for life matters for us all
Reflecting on a visit to the Newseum and the horrors of the Holocaust, the we should examine the ongoing 'child holocaust' in America, namely abortion, as it desensitizes society to inhumanity, undermines peace, and disregards the sanctity of life.
Doerflinger Equity Act Paper
The Equality Act would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in all areas of public life, including employment, housing, education, and public accommodations.
This document is a paper by Mark R. Doerflinger, the General Counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, that argues against the Equality Act. Doerflinger argues that the Equality Act would violate the religious freedom of individuals and organizations, and that it would lead to the erosion of traditional gender roles.
2KG Principals for Public Engagement
This booklet explains the 2KG Principles for Public Engagement, which are eight principles based on the Christian worldview and the US Constitution that guide the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL) in its mission to advocate, educate and encourage religious freedom and life issues in the public square.
An LCMS Public Engagement: Dynamic, Differentiated, 2KG Oriented for the Sake of Mission.
The importance of dynamic and differentiated public engagement in communities, rooted in compassion, active listening, and a holistic understanding of the diverse needs and perspectives present, with the ultimate goal of sharing the transformative power of the Gospel.