I looked at popular protest pictures from Reddit this past month and decided to give longer rebuttals.
Continue ReadingAnswering 3 More Objections to Overturning Roe v. Wade
Is America letting men control women’s bodies? What about the wall between church and state? Why should Christianity get special favor?
Continue ReadingAnswering 3 Objections to Overturning Roe v. Wade
This past week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned the Roe v. Wade decision. Many Christians and pro-life people, myself included, rejoiced at the news. However, many of us also braced ourselves for the incoming wave of arguments and objections throughout the media response.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: What is Omnism?
Omnism is the belief that there is no one true religion but that every religion holds part of the truth, so all beliefs should be respected. I see the appeal. The truth often lies somewhere between two extreme positions, so why would religion be different?
Continue ReadingDid the Romans Create Christianity to Justify Slavery?
We know some have used the Bible to support slavery in the past. Is that how it began? Did the Romans create Christianity to justify slavery?
Continue ReadingWhen Did Worship Become Christian Entertainment?
Taking on the mantle of leading worship raises the bar and adds extra responsibility than entertaining the audience. My problem with this story had far more to do with the increasingly blurry line between worship and entertainment.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should Churches be Tax Exempt?
In the United States, churches are considered non-profit organizations and thus do not have to pay taxes to the IRS. Some people take great issue with that and believe many churches abuse their tax-exempt status for self-gain or political influence.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Do Christians Get to be Jerks?
Does Christianity give too much forgiveness? When a person converts, what’s to stop them from sinning? Do Christians get to be jerks?
Continue ReadingThe Solas Part 3: Defending Sola Scriptura
Why take such a firm stance as scripture alone? First, if the Bible truly is God’s inspired word, nothing can reasonably take priority over that. What could a man say that would be a higher authority than God? Second, having an authority set in stone can be a great source of peace and stability.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Are Christians Anti-Education?
Ignatius, a student of the apostle John, instructed parents to “bring up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and teach them the holy scriptures, and also trades that they may not indulge in idleness.” Yes, teach the Bible, but teach everything else too.
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