Why would a nation or a society or culture, particularly a large powerful one - a seemingly indestructible one – collapse and lose its dominance? It’s not because the enemy has superior firepower, and it’s not because of the state of the economy, and it’s not the threat of terrorism or subversion: these are all … Continue reading HOW A POWERFUL NATION IS DESTROYED
Category: APOLOGETICS
WHAT DO YOSEMITE SAM AND JESUS CHRIST HAVE IN COMMON?
What do Jesus Christ and Yosemite Sam have in common? Survivalists might answer that both packed guns. Atheists might say that both are fictional characters. Mormons would likely suggest that both lived in the USA. The politically correct may say that they were both far too masculine and assertive. Dwarves might claim that they were very … Continue reading WHAT DO YOSEMITE SAM AND JESUS CHRIST HAVE IN COMMON?
YOUR NEW GOD
There's a big effort going on to remove any public reference to Christianity and the Christian God from Western culture, and Western governments are now determined to be leaders in this movement. The established church has largely acquiesced to the will of the politicians (it always did I suppose). Instead of looking for a man … Continue reading YOUR NEW GOD
IS HELL IN HEAVEN?
A large number of people think that “if” there's a heaven, everyone will be going there – except perhaps Adolph Hitler, George Bush - oh - and the neighbor. Well excuse me, but if that’s the case, you can count me out - I don't want to go - because heaven would be just like … Continue reading IS HELL IN HEAVEN?
BEAUTIFUL CITY: WHERE IS IT?
I once was involved as a musician in a professional tour of a popular rock musical. It was based on gospel parables, complete with performers representing Jesus and his disciples. The Jesus of the musical was a hippy-like guru with a band of admirers. He wasn’t the Son of God, and he didn’t die for … Continue reading BEAUTIFUL CITY: WHERE IS IT?





