I believe it is not amiss to suggest that biblical discernment may be at an all-time low in the contemporary church. Our ability to think…
Anyone who has actually studied both Islam and Christianity knows how radically different they are to each other. It has rightly been argued that Islam…
In the famous painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo there is the memorable scene of the creator God extending his finger…
In terms of amazing techniques, stunning visual imagery, and incredible special effects, Avatar is certainly a winner. While the blockbuster film may be breaking box…
Do worldviews matter? You bet they do. Ideas have consequences, and bad ideas have bad consequences. Bad worldviews lead to some very bad outcomes. Take…
We live in a pluralistic world, with a plurality of ideas, philosophies, beliefs and religions. How are we to treat these various belief systems and…
Ideas have consequences, and worldviews matter. If we happen to have a bad worldview, it will lead to bad results. For example, Hitler picked up…
All worldviews have to wrestle with the problem of evil. New Agers, secularists, atheists and theists all must come up with some sort of account…
Even Dawkins can see the cultural value of Christianity: Various Christian commentators have made much of what U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower once said in late…
Vital reading on the spiritual battles we are involved in: The Bible clearly teaches that God exists, that Satan exists, that angels exist, and that…
Anarchism is not a viable biblical or political option: It is vital that we get the biblical position on government correct. If not, we can…
Should believers bury their dead only? While many believers may never have given this a passing thought, some others might think quite a lot about…
The spiritual journey of Naomi Wolf: If you are not into reading and want immediate answers, let me say this: Had I asked, ‘Is Naomi…
Deror Books, 2023. The Australian churches and sexual ethics: Australian pastor, social commentator, and Islam expert Rev. Dr. Mark Durie has a new book out…
There is a place for great fiction: Last night on the social media I half-jokingly said in a post that I can’t believe some Christians…
Mental and moral clarity on truth versus opinion: We can get into real trouble when we fail to make basic distinctions. Consider the issue of…
Just when do we need doctrinal checklists? A perennial problem for the Christian is learning how to be in the world but not of it.…
Some honest answers to questions about pain and suffering: Many atheists and non-believers use the excuse of pain and suffering to not want to believe…
Yes we should be engaging with our culture: All Christians know about the Great Commission and most know who Charles Colson was. As to the…