What is Christianity? It is one of those subjects that mean many things to many people. First and foremost, Christianity proper is a collection of theological doctrines and beliefs, which claim to teach the truth about God, man, sin, salvation, and the afterlife. These theological doctrines and … [Read more...]
Natural Blindness
September 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Building on previous article about the beliefs of atheists, I would like to discuss one of the more compelling reasons to reject its "lack of belief" in God. I believe the naturalist (one who believes nature and the physical universe is all there is, devoid of anything immaterial or supernatural) … [Read more...]
Not At All Lacking
September 14, 2010 by 4 Comments
Lately I have spent a bit of time in discussion with some atheists. When discussing the topic of atheism and its claim, I find some atheists to be disingenuous in their belief, well disingenuous in their discussing it. Some atheists have fallen back on a rhetorical easy chair by maneuvering their … [Read more...]
Justice Stephen Breyer’s Political Correctness
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Recently George Stephanopolous Interviewed Supreme Court Justice, Stephen Breyer and the discussion turned to the Florida pastor Terry Jones and his planned then abandoned Qur'an burning.Last week we saw a Florida Pastor – with 30 members in his church – threaten to burn Korans which lead to riots … [Read more...]
Does Your Church Pass the Test?
September 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
From the White Horse Inn Blog, an interesting piece about the IRS requirement for a church which seeks to become a church. A federal court recently rejected the "Foundation for Human Understanding" appeal when the IRS revoked their church status.Here is a list of requirements the IRS uses to … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules Against Christian Group
September 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Recently the Highest court in the United States ruled against a Christian organization by upholding the University of California's Hastings College of Law's policy regarding groups officially recognized by the school requiring them to adhere to their "all-comers" policy. The Christian Legal … [Read more...]
Do You Believe…Really?
September 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Every once in a while I come across a survey or study which piques my interest. I am particularly fond of surveys on religious beliefs in general, so naturally I was drawn in by a study conducted by Pew Research Center entitled, "Religion Among the Mellennials". A rather in depth study focusing on … [Read more...]
Atheist discrimination…Where?
September 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In an article from The Blaze, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is financing a billboard campaign promoting atheism. “We hope discrimination against atheists and other nonbelievers will soon be ‘gone with the wind,’” said FFRF co-president Dan Barker, my question, where is this discrimination? … [Read more...]
Fanning the Flames
September 8, 2010 by 5 Comments
The small church in Florida, the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, pastored by Rev. Terry Jones has created a fire storm (pun intended) of controversy surrounding the recent decision to burn copies of the Qur'an on the anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, … [Read more...]
The Hartford City Mosque Council
September 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Recently the city of Hartford had decided to open council meetings with Muslim prayers in an attempt to show tolerance toward Muslims in the wake of opposition to the proposed "Ground Zero" Mosque. In the wake of public outcry the council is reconsidering their "outreach. It seems the … [Read more...]
Finders Keepers
September 2, 2010 by 3 Comments
It is a widely believed notion that the Founding Fathers of America were mainly Atheists, Agnostics, and Deists. So widely believed that the idea is taught in most major universities. This "fact" about the Founders usually makes it's way to the discourse when the phrase "Christian Nation" makes … [Read more...]
Religion is Peace?
August 22, 2010 by 4 Comments
I believe there is a tendency for a good many people to assume all religions are basically equal, in terms of message. For example, that all religions teach the Golden Rule in one form or another, and that common thread is what defines each religion. With the embedding of religious pluralism and … [Read more...]
The Unworthy Manner
August 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In his letter to the church at Corinth, Paul is recounting the institution by Jesus to His disciples in the upper room of what today we call the Lord's Supper. It is the partaking of bread and wine (or juice) by the church body to remember the sacrifice Jesus made to secure the salvation of those … [Read more...]
Laying Down the Law
August 15, 2010 by 71 Comments
Is the Christian is required to keep the Law, more specifically the ten commandments? It is my position that, no, Christians are under no obligation to keep the Law of the old testament. On its face this is a controversial notion, but hopefully upon closer examination it should be clear and will … [Read more...]
Do Differences Matter?
August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I came across this picture not long ago and I think this exemplifies the attitude most people hold about religion, even many believers of the particular religions. I am surprised at how many Christians have abandoned the exclusivity claims traditional Christianity teaches. Emphasis on a generality … [Read more...]
Intro
August 4, 2010 by 2 Comments
When it comes to what one believes is the truth about the world, it shapes how you view what is the truth through the filter of your worldview. Not all worldviews are equally true, so it is of the utmost importance to be as close as you can to what is really true. Religious and Political systems … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
Who said what…