Meme theology is often so bad, and while I post my fair share of memes to social media (some might think I post too many) I try to stay in three categories: comic, Scripture, solid quotes. But memes that try to simplify theological statements like this often prove to simply be ignorant or false (this... Continue Reading →
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 →
I was recently asked about my thoughts on Hell specifically on how Hell relates to God's wrath within the Bible. While this is a difficult question and one that deserves far more than the brief treatment I intend to provide, I do think that I can at least provide a basic outline to help people... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ... Continue Reading →
At the start of the year I create 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 Reading →
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 →
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 →
This post contains some references to sexual assault and some might find it disturbing. Recently, I have been thinking about the story the Roman historian Plutarch tells that the night before he crossed the Rubicon Julius Caesar had a dream in which his mother "submitted" to his sexual penetration. To us this sounds like a... Continue Reading →
I was asked this week whether or not the bread that Jesus used at the Last Supper was leavened or not. And while we understand that Jesus' death coincided with the Feast of Passover (or Unleavened Bread) the answer to this question is not straightforward. The reason is that in the four explicit descriptions of... Continue Reading →
I was asked today if Matthew 1:25 impacts the Roman Catholic claim of Mary's perpetual virginity. And when I'm asked these types of questions I like to answer them here because I figure if one person is willing to ask me this there are probably others who are thinking about it. If you simply want... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 