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The Fruits of State Atheism
I have spent a lot of time talking with people in the Facebook group Christians and atheists. Some of those talks stay with me. A few atheists there insist that religion is the root of most suffering in the world. They point to wars and scandals and say faith itself...
The Problem of Evil
If I had a dollar for each time I have been asked this question or have seen it online, I could pay my electric bill for a year. The Problem of Evil is brought up in many different ways, usually accompanied by long diatribes. There is no doubt people suffer and want...
Conversation with a Socialist Debater
A question for atheists. If we look only at the teachings of Jesus that emphasize compassion, forgiveness, non-retaliation, and concern for the vulnerable, do you see any of those as ethically mistaken? Or would you say those particular teachings are fine (or even admirable) once the divinity claims are removed?
Where does the bible talk about predestination?
Quick reference if you do not want to read or listen to the whole thing+ Great question! Predestination is one of those deep, mysterious threads woven through the Bible, kind of like the ultimate divine plot twist where God’s plan unfolds from eternity. While the word...
The Household Litmus Test – 1 Timothy 5:8
Much of what I write about is inspired by real life. The reality teaching in 1 Timothy 5;8 is heavy. I think of my friend, 70 years old, caring for a parent with dementia mainly by himself. I think of another couple doing the same. Whether shared or carried alone,...
Beyond Blind Obedience: Why Romans 13 Isn’t What You Think It Is
Dr. Robert Morey’s book, When Is It Right to Fight? He argues that Romans 13 isn’t a blank check for tyrants—it’s actually a job description for civil servants.
God – Spouse – Children – Work
With Christmas having passed and a new year ahead, it is time to consider our priorities in life. I know many young people struggle with how to balance work and family. Thankfully, the Bible has laid out the priorities for us. If we live by God's priorities, things...
Is Catholicism Even Biblical?
Is Catholicism even biblical? That’s probably the most common phrase that Catholics get from Protestants. And the short answer is yes, obviously. But without the Catholic Church, would you even have a Bible to begin with? For the first 400 years of Christianity, there was no neatly bound New Testament. Christians relied heavily on the authority of the church to know which writings were inspired. I