Category: APOLOGETICS

WHO OR WHAT IS “BABYLON THE GREAT”? Part 1

WHO OR WHAT IS “BABYLON THE GREAT”? Part 1

Revelation is possibly as rich in imagery as any book ever written, but I don't agree that it's impossible to unravel all those word-pictures. Here's the result of my own on-going study of the mysterious "Mystery Babylon" of Revelation, in three or four parts... (Lower Manhattan, with the One World Trade Center) Photo: King of Hearts / Wikimedia Commons … Continue reading WHO OR WHAT IS “BABYLON THE GREAT”? Part 1

TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1

TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1

I love to watch old Sci-fi movies, but they look so dated and corny now: how did anyone ever take them seriously? Perhaps they never did...                               "WHAT IS TRUTH" by Russian painter Nikolai Ge (1831–1894) Perhaps the answer lies partly … Continue reading TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1

BEDROOMS, RADIOACTIVE SOCKS AND BLACK HOLES…

BEDROOMS, RADIOACTIVE SOCKS AND BLACK HOLES…

Without a constant input of information, energy and design, my sons’ bedroom quickly succumbs to the second law of thermodynamics. Decay ravages the once-tidy cupboards, the beds, the furniture and the décor, until everything becomes unrecognizable...  (A DIGITAL SIMULATION OF A BEDROOM, NOT A MILLION MILES FROM HERE...) The room begins its cycle as an … Continue reading BEDROOMS, RADIOACTIVE SOCKS AND BLACK HOLES…

WILL EVERYONE GO TO HEAVEN?

WILL EVERYONE GO TO HEAVEN?

I used to marvel at people who were convinced that everyone, except perhaps the likes of Adolph Hitler and one or two present-day politicians, and the person who stole their car stereo a few years ago, will be going to heaven.... However, I’ve been made aware in recent times that some people are certain that … Continue reading WILL EVERYONE GO TO HEAVEN?

OFFENSIVE GREETINGS TO YOU…

OFFENSIVE GREETINGS TO YOU…

Yes, I'll say "happy holidays" if you wish: I've no desire to offend... But remember, the word "holidays" actually means "holy days". What can that mean if it's not a reference to the celebration of Christ's birth? Any answers please... And if you really want to avoid offending people, you'll  respect the fact that Western … Continue reading OFFENSIVE GREETINGS TO YOU…