The Book of Eli: Sci Fi Explores the Authentic Transformational Power of Scripture in Contrast to Religious Ideology

The Book of Eli is an incredible sci-fi feature set in a post-apocalyptic earth, and a thought provoking exploration into the authentic transformational power of Scripture in contrast to use of the Bible to give leverage to abusive ideology and social control. It is a wonderful allegory, speaking to modern issues of religious ideology and … Continue reading The Book of Eli: Sci Fi Explores the Authentic Transformational Power of Scripture in Contrast to Religious Ideology

Did Jesus Error in Cursing the Fig Tree in Mark 11:12-14; 20-25?

An argument raised by Muslims to support their belief that Jesus was a prophet of God, yet not divine, is the incident of the cursing of the fig tree in Mark 11. The Muslim reasons that the fact that “it was not the season for figs” (v. 13b) indicates that Jesus demonstrated ignorance in trying … Continue reading Did Jesus Error in Cursing the Fig Tree in Mark 11:12-14; 20-25?