Aug
27
2009
Yep, another oxymoron. Normally people know the difference between gifts and earned wages; even the IRS can figure that one out. But somehow, when it comes to the Bible, ordinary words transform before our eyes into their opposites. And nobody seems to notice.
Salvation is clearly taught as a gift in scripture (Eph. 2:8-9), and yet [...]
Aug
25
2009
World Net Daily has published some pretty wild and sensational things, but there are legitimate reports as well. Today’s include an exposé of something called “Chrislam”, which I have called Islamanity. But while my article focused on the treatment of women, this one on “Christians Celebrating Ramadan” shows just how far compromisers (aka traitors) in [...]
Aug
22
2009
Many today make the claim that capitalism, especially the concept of personal ownership, is incompatible with the teachings of Jesus. Let’s examine the scriptures to see what examples and principles we find there.
1 Kings 4:25
During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, lived in safety, everyone under their own vine and fig tree.
Micah [...]
Aug
14
2009
Most people who are familiar with Orwell’s Animal Farm quote the phrase, “Some animals are more equal than others” and rightly so. But the biggest message is how that phrase came to be.
Throughout the book, the reader notices a steady but subtle change of “truth”. Statements and phrases are continually changed just a little, and [...]
Aug
12
2009
I just wanted to highlight a link I just added, called What Is the Hegelian Dialectic?. I see this tactic played out constantly, in all spheres of modern life, especially in the churches. Many think it’s the Holy Spirit behind movements such as the Purpose Driven courses, but holy has nothing to do with it. [...]
Aug
06
2009
Suppose you and your spouse are very wealthy, but unable to have children. You decide to adopt, and visit the local orphanage. There you look over the children and a set of twin boys catches your eye. You interview them at length, and discover that though they both have had behavioral issues, they are nearly [...]