The Dutch philosopher, Baruch Spinoza, lived approximately 350 years ago. He was one of the fathers of The Enlightenment, and his thinking paved the way for what came to be known as “Higher […]
Both Christian theology and atheism have to contend with the humbling concept of “truth.” Let’s begin with Christianity. History and culture have shaped people’s understanding of Christian truth through the ages. In general […]
I was listening to David Suchet (who famously played Agatha Christie’s crime solving sleuth, Poirot) read the Bible – and he does it very well. As he did, I reflected on the fact […]
Media opinion leaders would have us believe that atheism is for the elite, i.e. for those who are truly rational (intellectually superior). But if you must have a god, you must make sure […]
Jesus taught a terrifying truth in one of his parables. He said that most people, (please note, most people), are lazily following the mainstream of society through a wide gate that is leading to […]
As I survey the theological landscape during this time when Covid 19 is creating havoc, I see pastors and ordinary Christians struggling with this question: “Did God send Covid 19?” Some thump […]