The Probability of God, the book by Stephen D. Unwin, has resulted in a flurry of articles, both pro and con, on the utility of his argument. For examples of pro (Evangelical Outpost: Wagering a Life: Part 1 Urwin and the Probability of God) and con (God’s Number Is Up by Michael Shermer at…
Category: Christianity
Christianity, Crime and Punishment, Politics and Government
Hate-Speech vs. Free Speech
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It appears that the legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has added an amendment to its hate-crimes law called “harassment by communication.” There is concern that this could be used against churches that address homosexual activity as sin. More to come on this later. Thanks to David Virtue at virtuosity.com
Christianity, Personal
Bible Study Nutrition
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With all the concern these days about diet, about carbs and protein and what is or is not good for you to eat, there are lessons we can learn from our diet that carry far beyond its effects on our weight and health. Let me give you an example from another daily activity that Christians…
Christianity, Personal
Thank You Lord For What We Have…
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Maybe its because I am an optimist, or maybe its because I enjoyed the parade and fireworks yesterday and church today. For whatever reason, I am thankful for what we have in this country. That includes our religious freedom. I could have taken the opportunity to lament the changes that have occured in my lifetime…
Christianity, Personal, Philosophy
Only One Key
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Late one night I was going through a collection of stuff that needed to be sorted into discard and keep piles. I came across a box filled with old keys. There was no way to know to what locks they belonged, if indeed the locks still existed. Despite that obvious fact, there was a remarkable…
Christianity, Personal
Fresh Chances and Boomerangs
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There is a term for parents whose children (in our case child) have moved out. They are called Empty Nesters. Now as those children face one or more difficulties, some of them are moving back in with their parents. These returnees have been called Boomerangs. My wife and I have been Empty Nesters for several…
Christianity, Personal, Philosophy
Change vs. Personal Stereotyping
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One of the fundamental axioms of Christianity is that people can change. When a person becomes a Christian they begin a process of becoming something new. This truth was expressed by Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians (5:17): Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone,…
Christianity, Philosophy
Slowly I Turned…
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I have been rereading some of my earlier writings and today I came across an article I wrote for a church newsletter last year, entitled Fast or Slow and it got me to thinking about how things have changed, even within the last year. The original articles premise related to whether building a great business…
Art, Literature and Entertainment, Christianity
Faith and Art
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I recently stumbled upon an interesting Web site that addresses art, literature, music, and movies from a Christian perspective. Fuse Magazine (no longer active) called itself “the exact point where art and faith intersect. A ‘fusion,’ if you will, of two important concepts that we believe are inextricably linked.” I got there by Googling a book…
Christianity
Defending The Frontier
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If you haven’t read The Evengelical Outpost you should. It is a well written, well thought out site that covers the intersection between evangelical Christianity and our surrounding culture and politics. I would like to specifically direct you to the article on the “state” of Christian entertainment. It is food for thought both for consumers…