Christianity is More

Our Scapegoating Nature

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:03:53 GMT

Jesus came, in part, to stop scapegoating. He used his harshest words on religious leaders of his day, who used their status to come down on other people. The Parisees, for instance, blamed the poor and the "sinners" (whomever they deemed as such) for the Roman occupation, while they claimed to be pure. Jesus' death, furthermore, was the ultimate rejection of scapegoating: rather than let one group be blamed for it, the Bible clearly indicates that we all bear guilt for...

Critical Scholarship and Objectivity

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:17:49 GMT

Guest Writer: Justin (Global Christian) Historically speaking critical scholarship grew up during the Enlightenment period, a period marked by a science for everything, and also the rapid growth of...

Mega Christianity Part Two: The False Prophets

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:37:29 GMT

Matthew 7:15 15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 2 Billion people around the world...

Jesus Loves Osama Controversy

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:47:14 GMT

An Anglican Church in Australia has posted a sign that states: "Jesus loves Osama," referring to the call from Matthew and throughout the bible: "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." It seems like a pretty direct call to me, but I would love...

A Different Approach to Apologetics

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:55:20 GMT

With apologies to popular apologetics today, I have never found them as helpful as they claim to be. From what I have seen, they attempt through proofs and logic to prove that Christianity is the best and most reasonable religion, and that the Bible is the only and most perfect holy book. There is a place for all of this, of course; having logical reason to see the Bible as true is essential to helping the Christian witness. But insofar as the discipline of apologetics have...

Mega Christianity Part One

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:02:23 GMT

Imagine walking into a large stadium-sized building with 402 bathrooms or a food court that seats over 750 people (more than most malls). A building that includes a bookstore with over 10,000 books, has between 500 and 1000 employees, and profits almost 5 million dollars a year that...

Mimesis in violence, relating to abortion and murder

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:05:49 GMT

A few months ago, I wrote an entry on this site, arguing that abortion and war had a lot in common. I have learned more about issues surrounding violence, and I want to share a little more on this subject. One thing I have been studying...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:20:26 GMT

On the day that we celebrate the life of a man that pointed millions to God, Love, and Peace I can't help but think that his words are just as important today as they were 40 years ago. His words "A time comes when Silence is betrayal" convicts me daily as the...

The Time is Now -- Please Call Your Reps to Increase the Minimum Wage

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:05:15 GMT

The House of Representatives will probably vote Wednesday, Jan. 10th on a bill to increase the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 per hour in increments over 26 months. The first increase will go to $5.85 per hour after 60 days if the bill passes. The next increase will go...

Christianity and Idealism

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:29:43 GMT

Rush Limbaugh often refers to conservatives saying that they were "liberals who at some point had gotten mugged." In other words, we all start off being idealistic, but then when something bad happens we end up looking towards our own self-interests. I would argue that this...