Red Heifers, Zealots and Holy War

The media and politics of late have been focused on a conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel. Any American paying attention could tell you about the beginning and continuing of the conflict. Pro-Palestine protesters turn up to various places to condemn wartime brutalities against civilians in Gaza, while Israel supporters advocate Israel’s … Continue reading →

Christians, does this woman embarrass you?

I would like to ask you to take a close look at this meme, but don’t focus on the words. Focus on the face of Kim Davis. This is an actual picture taken by an AP photographer during her conversation with a gay couple applying for a marriage license. Now, looking at that face, I … Continue reading →

Commentary on the Christian Hypocrisy of Josh Duggar

I despise a hypocrite. Of all the alleged sins, I would rank hypocrisy at the top of my list. If you have followed my blog then you are probably aware that I hold a particular disdain for televangelists. It is no secret that I detest the likes of Jim Bakker, Benny Hinn, Jimmy Swaggart and … Continue reading →

Consider my stone on the ground

My nephew is gay. In response to many of the hateful remarks made against the LGBT community he crafted a most elegant response.  It contained many of the common statements such as marriage equality does not harm Christians. It does not restrict the ability of Christians to worship their God or exercise their faith. It … Continue reading →

Are Christian Martyrs Proof of the Resurrection?

I have read a few posts this week that defend the doctrine of Jesus’ resurrection by stating that a physical bodily resurrection must have occurred because it would take something extraordinary and miraculous to cause the apostles and Christian followers to come out of hiding and boldly express their belief in a dead messiah, and … Continue reading →

The Evolution of Satan

A main staple of Christian doctrine is the spiritual warfare for the human soul between God and Satan. Satan is presented as an evil angelic being ousted from heaven and doomed to an eternity in the realms of hell, kept company by disobedient and unrepentant human souls. I was taught this doctrine as a Christian, … Continue reading →

Commentary on Snake Salvation

Snake handling as a profession of faith has been a decades long tradition for some holynist Pentecostals living in the Appalachia mountain region. The National Geographic channel is hosting a documentary series titled “Snake Salvation”, which is promoted as a look inside the prominence of faith and religion in the life struggles of two pastors … Continue reading →

What is Sin….Really?

In the Gospel of Mary, Jesus explains what sin is. The scripture reads: Peter said to him, since you have explained everything to us, tell us this also: What is the sin of the world? 26) The Savior said there is no sin, but it is you who make sin when you do the things … Continue reading →

Just Thinking About…The Church

Today I had a conversation with my mother-in-law which started off being a discussion planning a family event and then turned into an Obama bashing and decry of how America is being turned from its Christian values during his term in office. My MIL is now what I would consider to be a conservative evangelical … Continue reading →

Thoughts on the Doctrine of Penal Substitution

Most Christians that I know pledge their faith within the doctrine of penal substitution. It basically teaches that Jesus willingly received Gods punishment for sin so that sinners could be saved by the virtue of Christ taking their place on the cross. This doctrine implies that God is so wrathful that he demands satisfaction before … Continue reading →