History can teach us much about the decline of cultures: The value of history is that we will hopefully learn from it. But as we…
Some memes are utterly useless – this one certainly is: OK, this is a very loaded question to ask. After all, there are kazillions of…
There was a real Saint Nicholas and he seemed to be a pretty neat guy: Yes, Virginia, there is a Saint Nicholas. There was a…
The New Testament contains various lists of virtues which the Christian should be modelling: This article deals with the New Testament and various lists of…
As always, some clear thinking on the matter of faith and politics is needed: Discussions and debates about Christian political involvement will always be with…
This new book on the great Athanasius is a must read. Christian Focus, 2019. Except for keen theologians and hardcore theology buffs, it is unlikely…
Cultural decline is always around us. Those people seeking to preserve the good and withstand the bad are always surrounded by forces and folks ever…
We rightly celebrate Easter this time of year as we think of the wonderful exchange that took place at Calvary: our sins and impurity for…
Sometimes seemingly small things can have big consequences – at least in the world of theology. The smallest of details can at times result in…
While pacifism has been a minority position within some Christian circles, the overwhelming majority of believers throughout history have recognised that there is a place…
Allow me to engage in rather broad-brush strokes here as I look at current events through the eyes of history, especially church history. I have…
Sometimes people I quite like can say the most foolish things. That is a really painful experience to have to go through. And that often…
Rome is known as the Eternal City, and probably for good reason. Founded over two and three quarter millennia ago, it is obviously still going…
Well it is getting to be that time of year again, and sadly, far too many well-meaning but confused believers want to lay a guilt…
So how’s your Latin? Even if it is not very good, it is not too hard to figure out what this phrase means. It is,…
Not all religions are equal. Some are inherently inimical to genuine pluralism and religious tolerance. Others have in fact paved the way for those goods.…
HarperOne, 2011. This is another very important and helpful volume by the world-class historian and sociologist of religion. Stark has already penned a number of…
OK, it is not quite Christmas yet, but you do need to get presents – for yourself or others. And there is nothing better than…
With the Christmas holidays coming up, there is a bit of spare time for the good things in life, such as reading. But as is…
There are plenty of theological differences between Islam and Christianity. But there are also some profound differences in terms of political and social life under…