Tag Archives: Christianity

The Way we Were CRC-Voices edition

Posted on February 20, 2026 by PaulVK

Rereading Swierenga’s piece brings back memories in me from the 70sand 80s. I really wasn’t old enough to have much of a scope in the 70sbut I spent most of the 80s at CC and CTS. https://swierenga.com/BurnWoodenShoesOrigPaper.html The generational transitions … Continue reading →

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Why the CRC Golden Age Failed

Posted on February 19, 2026 by PaulVK

Written for CRC-Voices. So let’s assume peak CRC was around the early 70s. We had Report 44,the start of WICO, and even the 73 homosexuality report was considered“enlightened” at the time. Richard lists lots of RJ articles, bringing the receipts … Continue reading →

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Lila Rose and Nancy Pelosi go to the same church

Posted on February 18, 2026 by PaulVK

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/losing-faith-in-atheism Excerpts from an upcoming book. It’s a good piece. The path he shares with us is not unfamiliar. I’veheard many renditions of this. He’s a good writer so its moreskillfully articulated. I thought the “romantic idealism” section was particularly … Continue reading →

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The New Metagelical elites and Christian Education

Posted on February 17, 2026 by PaulVK

The Christian education thread is fascinating and I think haseverything to do with the transformations in the CRC through Synods2022 to 2025. 1. The CRC has followed the broader trend (see Ryan Burge on Catholicclergy who would and wouldn’t officiate … Continue reading →

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PVK’s plan for Rebuilding the CRCNA

Posted on July 9, 2025 by PaulVK

Sea change, vibe shift… Whatever you want to call it. It’s done. It’s time to start building the next CRCNA. If we don’t then it’s done.  I still think the CRCNA has a lot to offer the North American church. It’s … Continue reading →

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To Banner or NOT to Banner, that is the question

Posted on June 25, 2025 by PaulVK

The Banner shifted with Kuyvenhoven and this was the shift now referred to as the “post-war consensus”. The name is imperfect but the dynamics are quite evident. Everyone felt the cultural shift, the last major vibe shift before this one … Continue reading →

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(Robot-Man) CRC Minister writes Abide Article celebrating Synod 2024’s decision

Posted on October 21, 2024 by PaulVK

Standing Firm in Faith: Celebrating the Victory of the Human Sexuality ReportBy Rev. Michael DeVries As I reflect on the momentous decision of Synod 2024, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude to God for His faithfulness and … Continue reading →

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Letter from a (Robot-Lady) CRC Minister who is Disaffiliated by the CRC

Posted on October 21, 2024 by PaulVK

When My Church No Longer Had Room: A Reflection on Leaving the CRCBy Rev. Emily Van Dyke It is hard to imagine that I am writing these words today. As a woman ordained in the Christian Reformed Church (CRC), I … Continue reading →

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How Affirming Same Sex Marriage Is Part of the Modern Secular State telling Christianity as a Religion to Learn its New Place

Posted on March 26, 2015 by PaulVK

The Growing Target of Affirming I mentioned in a previous post that church open and affirming statements are vague and I suspect will increasingly be outdated. The affirmation that I suspected is being asked or demanded is this, that the … Continue reading →

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What Our Journey from Cold Warriors to Religious Consumers Means for the Church

Posted on July 29, 2014 by PaulVK

Mid-Century Modern The religious context for most North American congregations in the second half of the 20th century was fairly clear. Varieties of congregations that tried to live by the moniker “Bible believing”. Debates between them were seen as “intramural”. … Continue reading →

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