Is Christianity really “anti-Democrat”?

Anne Rice in her diatribe on quitting Christianity yet remaining committed to Christ said “I refuse to be anti-Democrat.” This of course implies all Christians are in fact Republican or political party of another stripe asides Democrat, which is something that is Christianity yet not a real commitment to Christ. The same sentiment appears to … Continue reading Is Christianity really “anti-Democrat”?

Did the Gospel Writers Contradict Eacher Other? Matthew and Mark versus Luke on The Calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John.

Someone once inquired with me about an apparent contradiction in the Bible having to do with Jesus call to the disciples to become fishers of men.The problem is setup this way: Matthew 4:18-22 and Mark 1:14-20 record that Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee, spotted Peter and Andrew casting nets into the water, then … Continue reading Did the Gospel Writers Contradict Eacher Other? Matthew and Mark versus Luke on The Calling of Peter, Andrew, James and John.

Can Anne Rice Just Quit Christianity but Remain Committed to Christ?

Anne Rice, the famous vampire novel writer, announced on July 28, 2010 via her Facebook that she “quit being a Christian.” Her initial declaration along with subsequent entries created such a buzz in social media realm that she even received interviews on popular television news programs. Note that it was several years ago that Rice … Continue reading Can Anne Rice Just Quit Christianity but Remain Committed to Christ?

Is Gamaliel’s Mention of Theudas and Judas the Galliean an Error?

I recently came accross the Wikipedia article on the “Historical Reliability of the Acts of the Apostles,” which was an interesting read with an obvious slant in favor of the presupposition Luke’s work is unhistorical.Acts 5:36-37 is one of the article’s alleged problematic passages, which tells of a Pharisee named Gamaliel saying, “For some time ago Theudas … Continue reading Is Gamaliel’s Mention of Theudas and Judas the Galliean an Error?

INCEPTION – A Dream within a Dream within a Dream…

Inception (Warner Brothers)1 is great mind bending science fiction thrill ride that came about at the last minute when I began to wonder “are there any good movies coming out this summer?” It is about a team of thieves led by Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) whom use technology to enter into the minds of others … Continue reading INCEPTION – A Dream within a Dream within a Dream…