First of all I want to affirm that Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a courageous woman. She came out of an oppressive Islamic culture and now bravely speaks out against it. As a result of her outspokenness she has attracted derogatory labels from leftist critics. She has been called an Islamophobe and her life has been threatened … [Read more...]
Flocking to the Islamic State
According to Gatestone Institute, Palestinians are flocking to the Islamic State... The fundamental problem in the Arab-Israeli conflict is that the Arab states don't want Israel's presence anywhere in the region. This was clearly demonstrated in 1948 when Israel reformed as a nation and the Arab states immediately … [Read more...]
The Problem with Joel Osteen
What is the Problem with Joel Osteen? Joel Osteen's books are popular. His ministry outreach is extensive and interdenominational. Catholics, Evangelicals and Pentecostals etc listen to him and buy his books. Even secular folk who don't normally attend church listen to his sermons. This is because he makes people … [Read more...]
On Birthdays and Iran
Rumor has it that when a group of 22 Jewish leaders gathered in the Cabinet Room on President Obama's birthday, he told them: "It's my birthday and I'm going to be blunt." At least one quote has it that Mr. Obama complained: "...it's been a really busy day. You'd think they'd be nicer to me on my birthday but it's a … [Read more...]
A Wicked Twisted World
Depending upon what news report you read, President Obama's African trip was a great success. This is despite being rebutted by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for raising the gay rights issue. Mr. Obama had drawn an analogy to America's past: “As an African-American in the United States, I am painfully aware of the … [Read more...]
Israel, Luke and Acts
Israel, Luke and Acts. Did the disciples misunderstand the meaning of the restoration of Israel in Acts 1:6-7? I once listened to an interesting radio discussion between Wheaton College's Gary Burge and Moody Bible Institute's Michael Rydelnik. Burge wanted to avoid any references to the Old Testament. The reason is … [Read more...]
Terrorism, Israel and the Palestinians
Terrorism, Israel and the Palestinians. We often hear about terrorism which comes from radical Islam. But terrorism isn't constrained to national or religious borders. It can be found across most cultures and religions. Take the recent case in Israel where Palestinian toddler Ali Dawabsha was the victim of a … [Read more...]
Islamist Justice and Asia Bibi
Islamist Justice and Asia Bibi. Here is another Christian persecution update by Gatestone Institute writer Raymond Ibrahim. The title says it all: Islamist "Justice": Slow Painful Death for Christian Mother in Pakistan. You may also want to regularly check out Ibrahim's Website We have been tracking news of Asia … [Read more...]
Dispensationalism is Goofy
Dispensationalism is goofy. At least that's the opinion of some Christians - even scholars I hold in great esteem insofar as defending the gospel and the Bible. After I left the New Age and started digging into my Bible, I reached a point when I felt the need to get a book on Systematic Theology. So I asked around … [Read more...]
True Joy and Happiness
How do we attain true joy and happiness? The world generally tries to find joy and happiness in material things as well as personal relationships. This is true for all of us in varying degrees - including Christians. During a 2014 interview published by the Argentine Weekly, Pope Francis gave Ten Guidelines for … [Read more...]
