Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: CHARACTER
Many times during my childhood and teens people would infer, usually without any subtlety, that I must be gay. In those days and in that place the most common term for a gay man was “poof”. (ALEX AUGIER "oqpo_dbdo") Quite a few people, including some in my family, thought that I was effeminate and assumed that … Continue reading SEX, MACHISMO AND THE SENSITIVE BOY
When unbelievers, skeptics and atheists assume that I have “blind faith” in my God, they are themselves making an un-informed assumption... (2nd Mouse "Salt of the Earth") They want to tell me what I believe, when they probably don’t know. They have pre-judged me and concluded not only that I am so stupid that I must … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS GULLIBLE?
I’m sorry to be somewhat crass, but I’m speaking of a one-finger salute. Humanity has decided to do the exact opposite of our Creator’s will. It’s like we’re saying, “We’re going to do what’s right in our own eyes, because it’s our world now”. (LITTLE CLIMBING MONKEYS, "Bummed") Nothing could be further from the truth- we’re … Continue reading MANKIND’S SALUTE TO GOD
Two years ago I wrote a rather critical and sarcastic post about the Church, at a time when I felt particularly unloved and unappreciated in the churches I had attended over the previous few years. My attitude was actually defensive: I felt offended and disappointed. I was so concerned with how I felt that it didn't occur … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?
One of the accusations often thrown at Christians is that they're "bigoted". The Oxford Dictionary defines “bigoted” as being “unreasonably intolerant”. That’s an interesting definition, because most often those who use the word are expressing their intolerance. (BELLARIVA GLADIATORS: "Big Jam") I agree there’s no excuse for aggression or rudeness, but when someone tries … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS BIGOTED?
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