St. Francis of Assisi may have died 800 years ago, but his influence still looms. He was a man who venerated nature and lived a life of great sacrifice in service to God and his church. But within the Christian ecosystem, he has become most famous for an adage that strikes a chord with anyone …
As we approach Sanctity Of Life Sunday, I want to encourage you to embrace a reasonable pro-life view. And by “reasonable,” I do not mean “compromising.” I mean that pro-lifers need to use sound reasoning to make their case. That means using science, philosophy, and clear thinking to convince others of the wrongness of abortion. …
You probably think atheism is a belief that God does not exist. This, in fact, is the primary definition of atheism we find in the dictionary. It is based on the simple fact that a (Greek: not), attached to theos (Greek: God) forms a compound word meaning “not God.” The new atheists, however, beg to differ. …
People misunderstand the concept of faith these days. Atheists mock it as a blind leap. To them, faith is nothing more than belief without evidence. Maybe even belief in spite of the evidence. Unfortunately, too many Christians play right into the atheist caricature. They say they don’t need evidence for their faith. They “just believe.” …
The way large church authorities deal with heretics hasn’t changed much over the centuries. They demand adherence to dogma. They threaten or silence those who defy the hierarchy. Finally, they excommunicate those who refuse to submit to their demands. The religion of scientism is no different. Denying its dogma will have consequences. Heresy will be punished. No …
There's a reason this whole topic is usually referred to as "the problem of evil." It's a problem for sure. But remember, it's a problem for everyone. Everyone wants an explanation. And every view of the world needs to give one.
On December 2, 2014 at the Lake Worth, Florida City Commission Meeting, self-proclaimed “activist,” Preston Smith, offered the following invocation: Mother Earth, we gather today in your redeeming and glorious presence, to invoke your eternal guidance in the universe, the original Creator of all things. May the efforts of this council blend the righteousness of …
When it comes to spiritual issues, I am always amazed that people will accept and defend things that they would never, ever accept when addressing any other subject. People will convince themselves (and try to convince you) that the most illogical, nonsensical claims make perfect sense as long as they are attached to religion, spirituality, …