As I’m sifting through the pile of work on my desk, I came across this Time Magazine News Blog: “Fertility Goddess Asherah: Was ‘God’s Wife’ Edited Out of the Bible?” by Christy Choi.1 The article reports that the research of Francesca Stavrakopoulou, a senior lecturer in the department of Theology and Religion at the University … Continue reading Yahweh had a Wife Named Asherah?
Conversations About the Trinity
Today I listened into a conversation on the Trinity. In that conversation, one person suggested a great analogy for the Trinity would be similar to a person, who is a male, can be be a father, a husband, and a son. Another person listening into the same conversation said that water would be a better example, since it comes … Continue reading Conversations About the Trinity
Qur’an Burnings cannot be tolerated by the Salt of the Earth
It was simply disheartening to read about the 12 killed in Afghanistan amid protests over reported Quran burning. Pastor Terry Jones’ reported Qur’an burning is certainly something to be condemned. One could decry, “Lord, save us from Christians;” yet, could the very acts of Pastor Jones be worthy of being bestowed the sacred title of … Continue reading Qur’an Burnings cannot be tolerated by the Salt of the Earth
Yes, Love Wins…But God Does Not Drag People into Heaven against Their Will
Is Mahatma Gandhi in hell? A while back I watched this YouTube video with Mars Hill Michigan pastor Rob Bell asking this very question. It was a little teaser for his book Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived. It was certainly a provocative piece, and … Continue reading Yes, Love Wins…But God Does Not Drag People into Heaven against Their Will
ON TECHNOLOGY
As I look around the home, it is no surprise to see that I live in a world of technology. I’ve got hot/cold running water, and plumbing. I have a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. I got a living room with a television and DVD players. I got tons of CDs not to … Continue reading ON TECHNOLOGY