Dave Barfield in Law & Liberty explains why the passing of reform-evangelical pastor and academic Timothy Keller caused such fervour, and not merely among adherents. Keller’s influence extended far beyond his church which, despite the odds, survived in Manhattan. Barfield asserts that Keller’s unique ability to bridge the gap between academia and believers shaped culture both within his camp and outside.

Palestinian Culture: Unique in its Own Destructive Way
Although the Palestinian Authority enjoys an array of cultural departments and programs, A.J. Caschetta in Jewish World Review finds that all of it – art, education, literature, poetry, music, education and film – is oriented to two goals: the vilification of Jews and the destruction of Israel. Caschetta notes this is in sharp contrast to Arab and Muslim traditions, which include myriad aesthetically normal cultural works. Palestinianism, Caschetta finds, is “a very sick culture”, driven by resentment and fuelled by hate.


