There are many among us who would resist embracing Christianity based on blind faith. We cling to the idea that we must personally experience or witness confirming events before we can believe. Ironically, the very concept of faith requires that … Continue reading
If there is one thing we share with most of the animal kingdom, it is instinct. Virtually all animal forms (humans included) will retreat when they feel threatened. Fear, it seems, is a built-in feature. So too is wariness – … Continue reading
One of the biggest stumbling blocks in our effort to believe in God is the scale of our experiences. In our lifetime, there is a consistent pattern of cause and effect, and we are direct witnesses to that principle. When … Continue reading
There’s a common expression applied to the concept of continuing existence following physical death – Life after death. Like many other aspects of our struggle to grasp the relationship between science, logic, and faith, we are handicapped by the limitations of … Continue reading
One of the great mysteries of the Bible is the element of time. From the very first descriptions of the story of creation, we are faced with contradictory time elements. While the sequence of events is compatible with today’s scientific … Continue reading
The concept of separation of church and state dates back to 1791 when that concept was incorporated into the 1st amendment to the U.S. constitution. In its most basic form, it prohibits the government from establishing a national religion. In … Continue reading
When tragedy strikes, such as the recent mass shootings, even the most devout Christians may find themselves questioning the existence of God. If God is the loving Creator of all that we observe, the loving Creator of humanity, why would … Continue reading
We are all familiar with the basics of growing a plant, or a tree, or our favorite vegetables. Plant a seed in the soil, add water and sunlight, and presto! We are all familiar with the range of plant life … Continue reading
In the ongoing debate between faith and evolution, there are those who firmly believe that evolution is solely responsible for the development of human beings. They might cling to the idea that all animal life on earth can be traced … Continue reading
There’s no doubt that the concept of praising God can be a difficult idea to embrace. In a society or culture where we value our independence and our right to choose, the idea of praising someone, even God, seems archaic. … Continue reading
