“Virtue without Christ is like a corpse without a head” (Rules, p. 209).
Because They Are Modernists
“Why do they always call themselves postmodern, and never post-Darwinian?” (Rules, p. 207).
Why Not Do It That Way?
“‘I’d rather be ruled by a wise Christian than a foolish Turk’ — Martin Luther after a few beers” (Rules, p. 207).
While Feeling Good About It
“Despising free markets is just a fancy way of disliking people” (Rules, p. 207).
Not a Trick Question
“Would you rather be a scholar discoursing about the crisis of displacement, or a country singer singing about how much you miss Georgia?” (Rules, p. 207).
Every Feather in Place
“Some men display their copy of the Westminster Confession upon their shelves proudly, the highest achievement of the taxidermist’s art” (Rules for Reformers, p. 206).
Just Simple Overflow
“Before the creation, God wanted a universe, which is not the same thing as lacking a universe” (Rules for Reformers, p. 206).
None at All
“Precisely because we are not disembodied spirits, there are no human rights without property rights” (Rules for Reformers, p. 205).
Aim Low
“When fighting principalities and powers in high places, the preacher should take care to aim low . . . where the sin is” (Rules, p. 205).
Serious Question
“Of course the Second Amendment allows us modern weaponry. How else do we shoot down the surveillance drones?” (Rules for Reformers, p. 205).