The Birth of the Old Baby
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote a story in the 1920s, some years ago made into a movie, about a baby who is born old. Benjamin Button was born wrinkled, with weak […]
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The Epic Story, Part II
In my previous post, I suggested that in order to make sense of our little and everyday stories, we need a view from above. Like a cosmic director, God has […]
Why did God allow that?
Why did God allow this evil act? I don’t know. But if God suffers with us to forge a perfect paradise out of this mess, offering his life to save undeserving people, I guess it is ok not to know.
Fear, Power and Religion
For those of us investigating Christianity, let’s us keep in mind Jesus is not offering mere religion. He criticizes and deconstructs it, and offers an alternative radically different.
What do Christians believe?
If you type this question into Google, the first hit—“gotquestions.org”—says that the answer is found in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4: “that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, […]
Saved Together
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go through Lesslie Newbigin’s The Gospel in a Pluralist Society with a group of university students. It was a very helpful exercise, in […]
Lady Gaga’s Judas
“I’m just a holy fool, oh baby he’s so cruel, but I’m still in love with Judas, baby.” Lady Gaga’s recent single, Judas, immerses her in deep religious imagery, and, […]
Everything’s Bent: Rethinking ‘Normal’
How long until homosexual marriage is legally enshrined in your country? British PM David Cameron has come out in support of ‘Marriage Equality’. So, too, has US President Barack Obama. […]
Wondering Fair 