Breakpoint

Not that long ago, culturally speaking, someone known throughout the world for being neighborly said some things that most likely would have gotten him fired today.   For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org

On January 1, 404, a monk from the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire attended a gladiatorial match in Rome. But instead of watching the games, Telemachus leapt into the arena in an attempt to separate the combatants.   For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit Colsoncenter.org  

Today, as antisemitism once again rears its ugly head, the Church should take the lead in opposing this evil and supporting the value and dignity of our Jewish neighbors.   For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, visit colsoncenter.org  

John and Maria look back on 2022 and talk about the effects some of the biggest stories of the year had on the church and faith.

Jesus’ words about loving our enemies remain as true and trying as ever. But the radical love to which Christ calls us shouldn’t be confused with squishy emotion or moral vacuity. This Point was originally published on March 25, 2022. 

From Pride month to education to companies telegraphing their commitments to inclusion and diversity, to just about every commercial, movie, or TV show produced today, sexual identity is treated as if it is central to human identity, human purpose, and human happiness. This Breakpoint was originally published on August 1, 2022. 

For the first time in a long time, scientists are bucking the so-called “Neo-Darwinian synthesis,” which has dominated the sciences since the early 20th century.   This Point was originally published on July 20, 2022. 

Young men aren’t forming social bonds with real, live people, even the kinds of bonds that have historically captured their attention.  This Breakpoint was originally published on October 5, 2022.

We’re simply walking in the way Orwell warned against. It’s the dark side of an expressive individualism devoid of any deeper truth. This Point was originally published on February 2, 2022.

Christians must insist that men and women are real. We must also insist that that fact doesn’t compel a competition. There is no hierarchy of human dignity. This Breakpoint was originally published on March 28, 2022.