Andrew T. Walker @andrewtwalk Andrew T. Walker is the Director of Research and Senior Fellow in Christian Ethics at the ERLC. In his role, he researches, speaks, and writes about the intersection of Christian ethics, public policy, and the church’s social witness. He also oversees the ERLC's academic initiatives and directs the ERLC's Research Institute. Andrew holds a B.A. from Southwest Baptist University, and an M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D. in Christian Ethics from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Christian, and they have three daughters. He blogs at andrewtwalker.com. Andrew T. Walker's Resources Marriage Article 10 questions about marriage from the Supreme Court arguments by Andrew T. Walker Russell Moore This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the U.S. Constitution requires the redefinition of marriage to include same-sex couples. It was an historic day. While no side can predict how the Court will rule, all evidence suggests the justices... Continue... Marriage Article Marriage and Civil Society on Trial by Andrew T. Walker Recently at TGC, I wrote a piece on how Christians should be thinking through the oral arguments related to same-sex marriage. That day is today, and I’d like to add an additional note about a conversation that isn’t happening that... Continue... Public Policy Article Is Utah's LGBT-religious liberty bill good policy? by Andrew T. Walker Russell Moore No one in American life is more committed to religious liberty for all than the Latter-day Saints. We disagree strongly on crucial matters of faith—including the question of what the gospel is and what the church is, even over the... Continue... Religious Liberty Article Christianity and tolerance in the public square by Andrew T. Walker In Washington state, a florist who has employed and served gay people for years, but who declined to arrange flowers for a same-sex ceremony, faces the potential forfeiture of her home and life savings. In Atlanta, a decorated fire chief... Continue... Religious Liberty Article Supreme Court denies review of petitions over same-sex marriage by Andrew T. Walker This morning’s announcement that the Supreme Court denied review of several petitions over disputes about the legal recognition of same-sex marriage has produced a flood of responses and speculation about the future of marriage in America. But what do we... Continue... Sexuality Article Biblical sexual ethics, the gospel and the Southern Baptist Convention's response to erring churches by Denny Burk Andrew T. Walker It is difficult to overstate just how strongly public opinion is moving against the long held Christian teaching that male and female were made exclusively for one another—that a “one flesh union” of a man and woman is the singular... Continue... Race Article All Are One In Christ: Racial Reconciliation and the Kingdom of God by Phillip Bethancourt Andrew T. Walker NOTE: The 2015 ERLC Leadership Summit will address "The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation" to equip Christians to apply the gospel on these issues with convictional kindness in their communities, their families, and their churches. This event will be held in Nashville... Continue... Religious Liberty Article Reconciling Windsor, DOMA, and State Marriage Policy: The State Marriage Defense Act by Andrew T. Walker Matthew Hawkins On Thursday, Texas Congressman Randy Weber introduced important federal legislation designed to help clarify state authority in crafting state marriage policy. This comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning section three of the Defense of Marriage Act... Continue... Sanctity of Life Article Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Glory of God and the Sanctity of Life (Psalm 139) by Phillip Bethancourt Andrew T. Walker Download the .pdf here. Big Picture: Psalm 139 reveals the relationship between the glory of God and the sanctity of life by showing how we are known by God, created by God, and judged by God. If God is the author... Continue... Politics Article Principalities, politics and C.S. Lewis by Andrew T. Walker Whenever the topic of politics comes up, I always think of demons. Not because politics or politicians are evil, of course, but because of how C.S. Lewis’ fictional conversation between Screwtape and Wormwood demonstrates one of Christianity’s most unsettled and... Continue... « 1 … 5 6 7 8 »