Tag: Christian Apologetics

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…

DOES GOD HAVE A DARK SIDE?

DOES GOD HAVE A DARK SIDE?

I’ve been hearing a lot about “The Force” lately. I'm speaking, of course, of the "Star Wars" variety. There are even one or two politicians attempting to capitalize on its popularity by invoking the Force in their speeches... These politicians clearly think that if they give the impression of being a fan of the movies they’ll get some extra votes. Hey, … Continue reading DOES GOD HAVE A DARK SIDE?

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?

LIKING GOD

LIKING GOD

It’s amazing to consider all the gods mankind has worshipped over the millennia, the tens of thousands still available for worship around the world today, and along with those, the plethora of philosophies and ideologies. In most cases they reflect the standards,  desires and preferences of the people who follow them: people create gods and thought systems to … Continue reading LIKING GOD