Tag: Christian Apologetics

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

BECOMING A KID AGAIN

BECOMING A KID AGAIN

While my faith is strong, there are still one or two things that trouble me about my God and the Bible… We all have questions and issues with our faith, whether we admit it or not, don’t we? And that’s not surprising, because as finite beings we only “see through a glass darkly” as Paul … Continue reading BECOMING A KID AGAIN

IMPRINT OF HEZEKIAH’S SEAL FOUND IN JERUSALEM

The BBC's increasing level of political-correctness occasionally lets the odd incorrect story through its cracks, such as this one published today on an interesting find supporting the Bible (web link below). Here's my edited version of it. Israeli archaeologists have found a 2,700-year-old piece of clay inscribed with a biblical king's seal. The oval bulla, which is 13mm (0.5in) … Continue reading IMPRINT OF HEZEKIAH’S SEAL FOUND IN JERUSALEM