"It is often claimed that modern society cares nothing for the concept of 'sin,' but this cannot be further from the truth. The concept is recognized as much as ever—and yes, also in the so-called 'secular' public domain, where people are constantly persecuted for violating what is effectively the blasphemy laws of the secular democratic state."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/the-pactum-blog/the-duty-of-discrimination

"The Pactum Institute applauds governor Abbot and the state of Texas for acting in the interest of the Texan people, but also in accordance with the historic and biblical principles of Christian political theory."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/press-statements/texas-governor-abbot-s-statement-and-covenantal-political-theory

This week Pastor McAtee discusses some of P. Andrew Sandlin's various quotes and diatribes from the last year - most of which rail against Christian Nationalism.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-54-andrew-sandlin-s-greatest-hits-2023-part-1

This week Pastor McAtee examines Alistair Begg's defense of his comments regarding a Christian woman asking advice regarding her grandson(daughter?)'s "wedding." In addition, McAtee also takes Doug Wilson to task for his poor response to the Begg controversy.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-55-from-alistair-begg-unto-doug-wi-son

Matthew Dyer and pastor Bret McAtee discuss the dangers of anti-Kinist, Marxist ideologies.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/christian-america-ministries-worldwide-discussion-on-anti-kinism-marxism-with-pastor-bret-mcatee

The books for the 2023/24 academic year are getting shipped to all Pactum constituents today.

Pastor McAtee examines more quotes and ideas from P. Andrew Sandlin.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-56-andrew-sandlin-s-greatest-hits-2023-part-2

Dr Adi Schlebusch' morning sermon from Sunday, 18 February at Charlotte Christ the King Reformed Chrurch in Michigan is now available in audio and video on sermonaudio.com.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/sermon-a-self-sufficient-god-and-a-wholly-dependent-creation

Pastor McAtee examines Stephen Wolfe's claims that understanding many topics require non-theological categories.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhwtoric-ep-57-mcatee-analyzes-stephen-wolfe-using-theological-categories

On Friday, the 16th of February 2024 Dr Adi Schlebusch delivered a lecture on the covenantal political tradition and the divinely ordained social order at Charlotte Christ the King Reformed Church.

The transcript is now available.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/lectures/covenantalism-and-the-social-order

This is the first of several episodes featuring Pactum Institute director Dr Adi Schlebusch as special guest. Please join Pastor McAtee as he and Dr. Schlebusch discuss a wide array of topics over the next several weeks! Available with video on Spotify.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-58-special-episode-featuring-adi-schelbusch-part-1

"It is striking that Jesus makes a point of visiting a nation whose nationalism had been historically shaped largely by distinguishing itself from the Jewish people into which he was born and to whom he dedicated his earthly ministry, and yet in the very act of bringing the gospel to this nation, he proceeds to vindicate their distinct identity and nationalism."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/the-pactum-blog/the-anti-immigration-and-pro-kinist-actions-of-jesus-in-the-exorcism-of-the-gerasene-demoniac

In this week's episode Pastor McAtee and Dr Schlebusch discuss Historiography, Presuppositionalism and Kinism.
Available with video on Spotify and Youtube Music.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-59-special-episode-featuring-dr-adi-schlebusch-part-ii

"Oireachtaigh furthermore highlighted the attack on the Transvaal Vierkleur flag—the display of which has recently been condemned by the South African Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola. Irish nationalists demand a public apology from Lamola given his disrespect for a flag under which Irishmen fought against British Imperialism alongside the Boers in the Irish Transvaal Brigade."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/press-statements/yan-mac-oireachtaigh-leader-of-irish-nationalist-youth-expresses-solidarity-with-the-christian-boers

In today's episode Dr Adi Schlebusch provides a general overview of the history of South Africa. Available with video on Spotify and Youtube Music.

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/podcasts-videos/iron-rhetoric-ep-60-a-bit-of-history-with-dr-adi-schlebusch

"Given Duncan's high profile in the Presbyterian world as the Chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary and as a professor in its Department of Systematic Theology, it would be irresponsible to let an opportunity slip by without pointing out the weaknesses in his arguments against Biblical Christianity."

https://www.pactuminstitute.com/the-pactum-blog/the-theonomic-answer-a-response-to-ligon-duncan

Our twelfth quarterly report has just been mailed out to all of our constituents.