The June 2007 issue of New Scientist had a really interesting article on how genetics is totally upsetting the ancestral trees (since removed) that we’ve…
A recent commenter documented an impressive list of biblical "absurdities" which, in his or her mind, make the Biblical account of God seem foolish, primitive,…
My mother-in-law could not come to our wedding because she could not get a VISA to come here. In fact, after four years of marriage,…
This post is part of a series In previous essays, I discussed Brian McLaren’s claims that the religious right has left a bad taste in…
This post is part of a series In Part I, I discussed Brian McLaren’s point that the Christian right has left a bad taste in…
This post is part of a series Brian McLaren, noted leader of the Emergent Church movement, has started an interesting two parter on Faith &…
In Part I of this redux of Tom Wells excellent essay On The Ethics of Controversy (PDF), I covered what attitudes we *should* take in…
Resurgence is quickly becoming one of my favorite blogs, due to the depth of thought and the spirit of the site. And this week, they…
There are a bevy of logical objections to the biblical timeline of the resurrection, described in all four Gospels. The answers below are courtesy of…
As part of my pastoral internship, I have to read and apply the principles of communication in Andy Stanley’s really good book, Communicating for a…
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion… – First Amendment of the United States Constitution The words seem so straightforward and simple.…
I was just reading Al Mohler’s latest blog post entitled A Tale of Two Crises? America, Europe, and Secularism, and I realized that loudmouthed, unbelieving,…
American Vision has published a nice excerpt from John Quincy Adams’ “Unsigned essays dealing with the Russo-Turkish War, and on Greece”, written while Adams was…
This book based on a scientific study has been out since 1984, but I wanted to reiterate it in order to show one thing –…
This post is part of a series. In Parts I and II, I outlined John MacArthur’s exposition of Romans 1, in which he revealed the process…
This post is part of a series. In Part I, I listed the five types of Wrath of God, according to John MacArthur and the scriptures. …
This post is part of a series. I urge you to listen to the first and second parts (second part tomorrow) of the two part…
Ever been in a church where they are heavy handed, hellfire and brimstone, and only negative? Where they emphasize obedience to outward rules like what…
In An Idiot’s Guide to Evolution, First Things author Stephen Webb discusses David Sloan Wilson’s new book Evolution for Everyone (2007). The dirty Darwinian secret…
This kid is a little sophomoric, but he is stirring up crap. I like him.
Here’s my second sermon. Points include: Ask – you have not because you ask not Seek – don’t just ask, take action Knock – persevere…
Here’s my summary of why stubborn global-warming critics still exist despite the “overwhelming scientific consensus.” If global warming critics were saying that “the impact won’t…
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) indicates that chimps may be more evolved than humans. While this…
This short film on the gun markets of Pakistan is amazing. Religion of peace, indeed. The poor people of these regions are victims of the…