Not all individuals and cultures have the same belief about our innate spiritual condition. Some say we are born good; some say bad; some say neutral. A few decades ago, the belief about this didn’t seem to be much in dispute, at least not in American churches. However, that has changed, at least judging byContinue reading “Our Innate Spiritual Condition and Default Destination”
Category Archives: Christian Apologetics
Changing Priorities Regarding Safety
I was born into a large family in a small town in 1960, and when I was four, my family moved to another small town in another state. This was at a time (and in places) when kids, including me, spent a large portion of our non-school time outdoors. Any concerns about our physical safetyContinue reading “Changing Priorities Regarding Safety”
Paying What You Can vs. Paying the Full Cost
A few months ago, a headline about a recently-closed cafe/coffee shop in Toronto called The Anarchist caught my eye; this self-described “anti-capitalist” business had a “pay what you can” model for its drip coffee, while charging high prices for other drinks as well as pastries. It also allowed the public to use its restroom andContinue reading “Paying What You Can vs. Paying the Full Cost”
Are Christians Obligated to Forgive, No Matter What?
Several years ago, my house was broken into. The burglars took some of our keys, our wallets, and an old laptop that didn’t work anymore. Thankfully, we discovered the break-in very quickly (it wasn’t very obvious, but they weren’t in the house very long, either); as a result, the burglars were able to make onlyContinue reading “Are Christians Obligated to Forgive, No Matter What?”
How Do You Handle Problems with Neighbors?
There seems to be a tendency among people to simply get frustrated (or call in law enforcement or a lawyer) when they have a problem with a neighbor rather than going directly to them to work it out. When I have had a problem with a neighbor, I have not always been willing to goContinue reading “How Do You Handle Problems with Neighbors?”
To the Remnant 