Tag: Christianity
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What Did Jesus Actually Say About Prayer?
I heard an expression that “There are no atheists in foxholes”—meaning that when people are in trouble they call out to God, no matter who they are or what they do (or don’t) believe. A 2004 study revealed that 30% of atheists prayed “sometimes”! My guess is that “Dear God, please help” is most uttered…
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Is It Wrong to Celebrate Halloween?
Ghouls, goblins. And candy! For some people — not all — Halloween can cause mixed feelings because of its dark undertones. Er, overtones. I recall many Halloween memories (and strategies). Forget the small candy containers—my brothers and I brought pillow cases. And if you went in town you’d hit more houses. But the homes out…
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What Jesus ACTUALLY Said and Did Most
“I am a Jew,” Albert Einstein wrote, “but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene… No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word. No myth is filled with such life.” For years, Jesus “meek and mild” dominated many people’s mental picture of…
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Should We Care For Some People More Than Others?
With the exception of the odd Ebenezer Scrooge, most of us agree we should care for others. But is there an order? A “priority sequence”? With a question like this, it’s easy to sing platitudes. But I’ll be honest: before I even look at what the biblical writers have to say I already know I have…
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Forget About “The Problem of Evil.” What About “The Problem of Good”?
When I talk to people about the existence of God, or when I read about this complex debate, it almost always comes up: What about “the problem of evil”? It’s the idea that if God exists, and if God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? One of the main ways this…
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6 Popular Questions About Easter (And The Answers)
How do a magical bunny, the names “Maundy” and “Good Friday,” and the death of an innocent man all come together? These questions often arise this time of year so I’ve put them together in a blog. 1. Why does the date always change? Christmas is a fixed day. But Easter is based on the Paschal Full…
