I have to admit, I want to be right. Still, why do so many people strive to prove they are right no matter what other people say? Desire to be right drives me to look for research on topics of interest. I look at what is said, how the research was done and who was … More Believing the News or Not
There have been so many mass killings that I can’t keep track. I started to revise this article several times and each time realized the listing I had of killings was outdated after only a couple of days. Months ago, I was shocked to hear of the killings in Atlanta, Georgia. Eight women were killed … More Why Violence
“Loyalty” means different things to different people depending on the context in which the word is used. It’s a concept that we would all do well to think carefully about before committing ourselves to something, be it a nation, a religion or even to a family. Loyalty is complicated when life demands loyalty to … More Loyalty
There are words that are “loaded.” By that, I mean words that when used, can set people against each other whether or not that was the intention. One of those words is “racism.” The first reaction of many people to hearing the word “racist” is to deny they have any part in it. “I’m not … More Racism
When Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” he wasn’t the first person to question what truth was, nor would he be the last. Jesus didn’t respond. As I read the passage (John 18:38) it appears that Pilate wasn’t really interested in an answer. He asks the question and then goes out to speak to the … More What Is Truth?
Terms like “white privilege,” “Black Lives Matter,” “racist,” “white supremacist” and others are casually tossed around, usually with a political implication. It is important to remember that each of these terms has a spiritual component. It is unfortunate that attitudes, including the fear of the loss of personal freedoms and positions in society make it … More White Privilege
I recently came across a Facebook post which said that most of the trouble in the world was because of religion. The person who wrote the piece was advocating for the banning of all religion because religion was a public health issue. What bothered me most about the article was that it was very accurate … More Religion and Politics
When someone is asked about their religion today, it isn’t uncommon for them to respond that they are “spiritual” but not “religious.” What is meant by that statement can be anything from the person being anti-church, to the person being heavily involved in Eastern meditation practices, to someone just wanting to have their own way … More Spiritual
There’s a difference between being a “Christian” and being a “disciple.” During the time Jesus walked the earth and immediately following the resurrection, those who followed him were called “disciples” or “followers.” It was only years later that they were called “Christians.” Since that time there has been a fundamental shift in what it meant … More Being a Christian and Being a Disciple
Thanksgiving. A day to give thanks? Or, a day to overindulge? What are we to do? Each November, in the United States, we celebrate one day as Thanksgiving Day. This isn’t a uniquely Christian idea. Many religions call for a time of thanksgiving related to the end of the harvest. The actual date might change … More Thanksgiving
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