Alpha and Omega Ministries Icon Veneration Debate Announcement, then Barrett’s Students Converting
Jan 14, 2026
A highly anticipated debate on icon veneration is on the horizon, highlighting its historical significance for Christian authority. Insights into why many evangelicals are gravitating towards liturgical traditions reveal a fascinating trend. The influence of professors on students' theological paths is examined, particularly regarding recent conversions to Anglicanism. Additionally, responses to social media behavior and critiques of the new Christian right provide a lively commentary on current cultural debates.
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Planning A Scholarly Three-Hour Debate
- James White recounts arranging a three-hour debate with Craig Truglia on October 17 at Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona.
- He explains logistical choices like the 9 a.m. start and venue selection to ensure recording and streaming.
Pseudo-Dionysius' Hidden Influence
- White highlights Pseudo-Dionysius's outsized influence, noting Aquinas cites him heavily after Augustine and Aristotle.
- He flags Craig Truglia's unusual claim that Pseudo-Dionysius is the first-century Dionysius as central to the debate.
East And West Apply Nicaea II Differently
- White notes Eastern Orthodoxy applies Nicaea II more centrally in weekly worship than Rome does.
- He says this difference shapes how each tradition interprets and uses the council's rulings.
