Christmas Movie I am reposting what is arguably the most important and controversial series of articles ever. This is at the level of “who would win in a fight, Tony Stark or JARVIS?” but probably doesn’t quite rise to the “free will or predestination” conflict, it is something that I am finally going to settle…Continue reading Christmas Movies Defined Definitively
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The Truth about Apologizing – Part I
Now for an article about one of the most magical things God gave humans for maintaining healthy relationships. This is a powerful secret weapon and those of us that understand it have a much easier life. Let me show how magical – with a true story about myself before I understood this magic. Imagine having…Continue reading The Truth about Apologizing – Part I
The History (and much more) of Mithras
I have been trying to do some research on some of the ancient religions that either share a similar era to early Christianity (like gnosticism and Mithras Mystery Cult) or others that people have caused to be linked to early Christianity (like Krishna). In this series of articles, I am responding to the claim that…Continue reading The History (and much more) of Mithras
Osiris and Horus
In this series of articles, I am responding to the claim that the story of Jesus is merely a recapitulation from a different ancient myth. All that I am doing in these is giving a report on the traits and narrative of these myths with very little comment. I leave it to the reader to…Continue reading Osiris and Horus
Christ and ancient myths – part II
Make sure and read part I of this article first! I recommend reading the actual story of Horus and other gods in the link below and deciding for yourself if Christianity and they are connected. (keep in mind that links will not be active until an article has been published). My own opinion, as I…Continue reading Christ and ancient myths – part II
New Big Bang Research – Part III
I wanted to add my final note and my sources that I cited here as well. Another note: In another Science Friday interview with Dr. Krauss (Jan 13, 2012 – Science Friday), Krauss confronts the question of “Why there is something rather than nothing.” Krauss makes the claim that the question of “ ‘Why is…Continue reading New Big Bang Research – Part III
New Big Bang Research – Part II
In an earlier interview, in a conversation about the beginning of the universe, one scientist made the claim that science has “made it clear that there is a plausible case that a universe like the universe we live in could result literally from nothing…” When Krauss said that “all of the energy that we see…Continue reading New Big Bang Research – Part II
New Big Bang Research – Part I
“It takes essentially nothing to create a universe.” Alan Guth Years ago, I read in a physics textbook a confession by a popular physicists (sadly, I cannot find the book or remember the author’s name) from the 1950’s. He remembered that the secular physicists of the time were very concerned as it was becoming more…Continue reading New Big Bang Research – Part I
The First Life
The First Life. Often, theistic views (design, creation, fine-tuning) are disrespected as somehow based in something irrational. I wonder. Let’s look at one small consequence of the alternative. Imagine the first life. The first life from lifelessness: Somehow a non-living thing came into the spark of life. Not sure how. So far under the most…Continue reading The First Life
Social Justice – Part I
It is always my goal to reveal what is going on beneath the surface. Over the last few years, there have been a string of court cases and trials that have revealed the divide in the Western World in regard to Justice. Many Americans see the divide, sure enough, but they do not know what…Continue reading Social Justice – Part I
A Christian Response to Halloween (my opinion) re-released
Psalms 118:24 “This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” I remember as a kid wandering around the neighborhood with other kids, all of us dressed in costumes, and going house to house greeting neighbors I rarely saw at other times… usually parents would come along –…Continue reading A Christian Response to Halloween (my opinion) re-released
How and When to Switch churches – part 1
As with pretty much everything that grows from the gospel of Jesus Christ, this is a freedom which is meant to be enjoyed, not abused. ******************** Once a group of sailors discovered a man who had been trapped on a desert island for several years. They found him sitting on the beach in front of…Continue reading How and When to Switch churches – part 1
Future Secession? Part 1
I have a new thought about the future division in the US. My thoughts on this topic were crystalized with the report that the Colorado Secretary of State (Jena Griswold) is forbidding her staff from traveling for job reasons to the state of Alabama because of the new abortion laws. As a citizen of Texas,…Continue reading Future Secession? Part 1
Guidelines for Giving Gifts (to women)
Give Gifts “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction of being loved for yourself, or, more correctly, being loved in spite of yourself.” Victor Hugo I am not writing this because I think I am God’s gift to women. I have just done hundreds of hours of counseling with women and I hear how…Continue reading Guidelines for Giving Gifts (to women)
General Questions and Thoughts about Christmas & Santa
Ok, someone asked about my thoughts about the celebration of Christmas, especially for Christians. I assume this is in response to my thoughts about Halloween… and I will refer you to the history of Halloween article to offer some of the overall history of Christmas as well. I think it is tough to understand the…Continue reading General Questions and Thoughts about Christmas & Santa
Social Justice – Part II
Go back to part I, if you want to get the background. Back to roots So, it didn’t come from what some in Christianity think of as “social justice” – meaning the Church taking care of people in need in the Name of Christ. That Christian version is in opposition to the social justice movement and…Continue reading Social Justice – Part II
Response to Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins Part 3 (and most important part)
Examining the article recently published about Men preferring Debt free virgins without tattoos – To summarize: in an article that makes the claims she makes, I see no research and no scripture that defends the actual claims.! This is purely an opinion piece. It doesn’t represent anyone at all except herself (and the original writer perhaps).…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt-Free Virgins Part 3 (and most important part)
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part 2
But instead a stance taken against girls going to college. Here is the “logic” of the article. Men prefer debt free virgins without tattoos. College is where debt, sex and tattoos happen. Therefore girls shouldn’t go to college. This logic is obviously filled with error. Even if some men prefer these traits, and even if…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part 2
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins without Tattoos A few days ago, an article by one Lori Alexander hit Facebook with a storm and for the life of me, I cannot figure out why. I think the inflammatory title helped. I think this is the main effective tool for creating attention. I think the…Continue reading Response to Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins – Part I
Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment Part II
Many on the other side of this case make the argument that the amendment limits their freedom of speech. They say that it means that they cannot “speak their piece” in support of or in condemnation of a political candidate or party. I would respond that of course they can, and legally. At any point…Continue reading Political Issues and Christians and the Johnson Amendment Part II