Recently I was asked to write a response to this question, "Can you point to a turning point in American culture or history where the church started making this dramatic turn away from the teachings of Christ?" This was part of a larger (and ongoing) conversation about how to talk to fellow believers about politics.... Continue Reading →
Do They Need to Deceive? part 1
I do not often write on the intersection between science and religion (though I do try to educate myself on the topic) because I do not feel I have enough qualification in the realm of science.1 Because of this interest I follow a number of Christians on different social media platforms and over the last... Continue Reading →
The Word of the Administration
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tells CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) that Paula White, White House Faith Advisor, has been doing an excellent Job gathering faith leaders to "spread the word of this administration as well as the word of God...". This claim jumps out at me as a summation of what Leavitt believes... Continue Reading →
Who is the Antichrist?
This morning I am thinking about the book of Revelation and how many people I encounter have interpreted its prophecies. From the outset let me be clear, I disagree with this interpretation of the Bible, my thought is simply to express beliefs of others and then ask one simple question about how this interpretation should... Continue Reading →
Being Honest
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32 25 So then, putting away falsehood, let each of you speak the truth with your neighbor, for we are members of one another. 26 Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not make room for the devil. 28 Those who steal must give up... Continue Reading →
David a Myth? Does it Matter?
What do you mean the Bible is not a myth? Now, of course the whole Bible is not a myth but the Bible does contain myth and simply because we find archeological evidence confirming historical elements of the Bible does not change the fact the Bible contains myth. (Click the picture for a link to... Continue Reading →
My 2024 Books in Review
Each year I start with two distinct goals for my reading list, one is a number of books to read and the second a group of books I will prioritize reading. I set a goal that is attainable but not easily, and since I am a competitive person it pushes me to continue to read... Continue Reading →
Reading- The Bible
Each year between Christmas and New Year's Day I post about the books I have read in the previous year and the books I am anticipating reading in the next year. Usually I try to make this a week long event with 5-7 posts but this year due to my schedule and the way Christmas... Continue Reading →
There is no Pride in being a Bigot
Today I saw a pastor post a video in which he said that if Christians are not being called Nazis, racists, antisemitic, misogynistic, bigots they are failing. And this is a man with 25k+ followers on social media (not an insignificant number). He made this claim and defended it by saying that such labels show... Continue Reading →
Text for the Week: Patience with All
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 12 But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who labor among you and have charge of you in the Lord and admonish you; 13 esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to admonish the... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 