Several years ago I spent some time following a discussion among Christians on a popular faith-based Forum. Many who participated were Catholics. In one thread, someone asked the question as to whether Muslims and Christians worshipped the same God. Aside from a handful of dissenters, the forum unanimously … [Read more...]
Everybody Loves Iran
Either everybody loves Iran, or they're fibbing. Anyway, that's the impression I often come away with after reading various opinion columns and Iranian apologists. I'd like to hasten to add that I'm not talking about Lonely Planet far-away Iranian destinations here. Nor am I talking about the Iranian … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap May 2 – May 7, 2016
Christian News Weekly Recap May 2 – May 7, 2016 This is a recap of the past week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Monday May 2, 2016 Members of Historic NYC Church Devastated After Blaze Destroys Building Just Hours After Easter Celebrations Highest military court weighs Marine Bible verse … [Read more...]
A Historical Adam and Eve?
Can we believe in a historical Adam and Eve? Did the human race really begin with a man, a missing rib, a woman, and a garden? In the book The Inerrant Word (affiliate link) John MacArthur has observed that "the most dangerous attacks on Scripture come within the community of professing believers." I agree. Many … [Read more...]
Everybody Loves Israel
Did you hear the fantastic news? Everybody loves Israel. The Jews are the darlings of the world. Benjamin Netanyahu has been nominated for the next Nobel Peace Prize. He informed the media press that he was embarrassed by all the attention. No, really! Oh...and did I tell you that I was a six-foot-five blonde … [Read more...]
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2016
In the years before World War II, the free world tried to appease the Nazi regime, to gain its trust, to curry its favor through gestures. There were those who warned that a compromising policy would only whet Hitler’s appetite, but these warnings were ignored due to the natural human desire for calm at all … [Read more...]
Christian News Recap April 25 – April 30, 2016
Christian News Weekly Recap April 25 – April 30, 2016 This is a recap of the past week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 25, 2016 Remains of 16th century cross found in Arkansas Chinese Christian Buried Alive in Latest Crackdown Egyptian Seal Discovered Just in Time for … [Read more...]
Covenant Theology versus Dispensationalism
I'm thankful to a friend for providing a link to a Sharper Iron Forum discussion between proponents of Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. I'm not going to comment in detail. But I think the opening address and subsequent comments by the CT camp highlights the misconceptions CTs have re dispensationalism on … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 18 – April 23, 2016
Christian News Weekly Recap April 18 – April 23, 2016 This is a recap of the past week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 18, 2016 ISIS Destroys Ancient 'Gate of God' in Mosul In Attempt to Eliminate Traces of Christianity in Region Reading, Writing, Arithmetic – and Religious … [Read more...]
The West & Islam – Perfect Match?
The West & Islam - Perfect Match? The West and Islam have been dating for years now. It has been one of those extended courtships. Rather surprising considering Europe's historical conflicts with Islam. But then I suppose the world has all grown up since those dark years. Parental European leaders have been … [Read more...]
