We are continuously being told by Muslims and their sympathisers that if Islam has its violent aspects, well so too does Christianity. They are very…
As the saying goes, “Jaw jaw is better than war war.” Thus getting warring factions together to talk through their differences instead of killing one…
As we study church history, we learn of exciting outbreaks of revival and renewal which have had profound global impacts. Today Christians rightly long to…
It always amazes me how those activist groups who most go on and on about tolerance and acceptance and peace and love are often the…
The biblical understanding of morality is rather straightforward: There exists an objective, universal moral law because there is a transcendent, personal moral lawgiver – God.…
During the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939, four columns of insurgent forces approached Madrid, while a ‘fifth column’ of supporters was inside the city, seeking…
As can be imagined, entire oceans full of ink have already been spilt on the US elections. This will continue for many weeks to come.…
Yes I know: I am a glutton for punishment. I am writing about the two things one is not supposed to discuss in polite society:…
First let me go through the mandatory disclaimers: I am a Christian, I am more or less conservative, and Obama was not my choice. Now…
It has often been said of the more liberal Christian denominations that in their attempt to become trendy and relevant – at the expense of…
Tolerance is one of the most abused words in the English language today. It always used to mean putting up with someone you disagreed with.…
Throughout history civil disobedience (that is, the public, nonviolent conscientious resistance to, or breaking of, a law deemed to be unjust) has been engaged in.…
Law does not get a very good rap in today’s culture. For law is associated with such things as right and wrong, truth and falsehood…
There are two areas which the believer is constantly encouraged to excel in. These two areas can be developed for the glory of God, or…
Arch-atheist Richard Dawkins is an evolutionist. But many are now asking whether the dyed-in-the-wool critic of religion may be, well, evolving in his views about…
“Be on your guard.” That is a message found constantly in the New Testament. There is much to be alert about. For example, Jesus solemnly warned…
There have been numerous objections raised against Christianity over the centuries. There may be 20 or so major standard objections raised, covering a variety of…
“Blessed are the peacemakers” Jesus said, as recorded in Matt. 5:9. That is the normal way believers should go about their business: being a source…
That atheism is really a religion has long been noted. They have their untouchable beliefs which dare not be questioned; they have their revered leaders…
We are now familiar with the culture wars raging in the Western world. Battles over such things as abortion, or the institution of marriage, are…