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Why Christians are Happy to Choose Unsound Theology
Having been a Christian myself for many years, I fully respect the power of Christianity to transform minds and lives and I know that the majority of Christians are positively motivated; seeking Truth, seeking peace, and seeking God’s love. But part of the role God has given me in life is bringing to light some Continue reading
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God is the Cause of Both ‘Evil’ and ‘Sin’
For today’s post in my Praise and Prose series, I’d like to discuss how our use of language might change in order to reflect the truth that God is in control of everything that happens which Christians (and people of other faiths) describe as ‘sin’ and ‘evil’. First, I will present a series of scriptures Continue reading
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An Examination of the Practice of Boasting
“How I sold 20,000 copies of my book in a month!” Have you ever seen a YouTube video or blog post titled in a way similar to the sentence quoted above? Such statements reflect a distorted view of reality, which I would like to discuss in this blog post. Continue reading
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Ice Cream Dilemma Poll Results
Hi everyone! You may remember that last Wednesday I ran a poll asking readers to vote in relation to a fabricated scenario involving ice cream. In case you missed it, this was the scenario: It’s been a hard day at work and I’m feeling drained. As I leave work, I say a prayer to thank Continue reading
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The Language of Silence
I believe that in our interactions with others, we often don’t value the power, and necessity, of silence. In my youth, and even in young adulthood, I was terrified of silence. Refusing to allow silence in my interactions with others meant that I would never have to face the contents of that silence — feelings Continue reading
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A Reflection on Christian Prayer
I spent many years as a practicing Christian, and there are still certain modes of mind that I experience that have been strongly influenced by the Bible and by the behaviour of Christians. For instance, many times every day I feel the urge to pray. Prayer is a curious thing. When we pray, we are Continue reading
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