John G. Stackhouse Jr.'s Blog

What Does It Mean for Christians to Love Our Jewish Neighbours? Did Dietrich Bonhoeffer help Jews or hate them? This apparently absurd, even offensive, question surfaces in the scholarly literature about Bonhoeffer. And it arose as well in the decision in 2003 by Yad Vashem not to recognize Bonhoeffer among the “righteous among the nations.”   Bonhoeffer can provide for us a way into the vexed relationship of Christians and Jews—and a way forward toward better relations.   Antisemitic vs....

How faith “enables” God to work miracles As a child in church, I would puzzle over a curious and recurring phenomenon in the Gospels....

I have strong views about certain things and so do you. But so what? What is the correct relationship between our convictions and...

It's annoying to find myself having to champion Mr. Feucht’s right to bring disgrace upon my religion in public. But until I am satisfied that the peace officers really couldn’t keep the peace while he had his little rant, I’m going to worry about far bigger issues.

Longtime Bible readers know that in the Upper Room Discourse (John 13–17) Jesus promises to both go away from and return to his...

The Christian religion often fails to conform to our expectations. It is always worthwhile to notice how and discover why. When I have...

"Cool under pressure." I watch a lot of movies that feature a hero who stays focused, resolute, and composed while all around him bullets...

“Twicers” show up (those who attend church on Christmas and Easter) along with regular congregants. Relatives and neighbours might come...

WINNIPEG (CP): Manitoba journalist John Shorthurst has just discovered that two-time Juno Award-winner and recent King Charles III medal...

Canadians are now embroiled in a short, intense election campaign. Responsible citizens will want truths surfaced, realities embraced,...