Month: January 2012
Was Jesus a Marxist?
That makes no sense. Marx was an atheist. So is philosopher Slavoj Zizek and yet he has a fascinatingly complex relationship with Christianity. Here is an RSA Animate video of him speaking on the problematic nature of charity. I think believers and non-believers should find this worth watching. It asks these questions: Does our current… Continue reading Was Jesus a Marxist?
The Part-time Artist’s Journey
Is long . . . In 2012, I started working for the family business again and also got a part time job at my son’s school. It’s been a blessing and a set back for fiction writing. First, the setback. It’s simple. I have less time for writing. I think Malcolm Gladwell was spot on… Continue reading The Part-time Artist’s Journey
Anyone want to help me?
I am working my way toward the Genesis Contest at ACFW, where last year I got great feedback including one judge who said she/he couldn’t wait to read the published work. Me too! This year, I’ll be submitting my new manuscript, working title: Blown into Flame. It’s a story about a desperate daughter who must find her… Continue reading Anyone want to help me?
Tebowing – Sin, Inspiration or Tomfoolery?
Even if you’re not a sports fan, you probably have heard of Tim Tebow. The obsession of our 24/7 news agencies and Tebow’s public prayer on the field has everyone talking about his football stats, his fans, his faith, and God’s intervention in the game. How one feels about Tebow, seems to rest on a… Continue reading Tebowing – Sin, Inspiration or Tomfoolery?
Science is to Religion as Apple is to Sofa
Here’s a link to a quick and interesting Q&A at The Boston Globe with Philosopher of Science Dr. Robert McCauley. He briefly chats on why religion is more intuitive than science for the human mind. My favorite quote from the article is when he speaks to the idea of science and religion warring or being compared… Continue reading Science is to Religion as Apple is to Sofa
The Hitchens Brothers Made Peace — Our Turn
New Atheists are contentious. They believe they are at war, fighting ancient traditions and ignorance in favor of a more advanced secular future. Evangelicals believe they are at war too and are fighting for Christmas and Marriage among other things. The media is kerosene for this flaming contention – setting up, as Timothy Keller says,… Continue reading The Hitchens Brothers Made Peace — Our Turn
Jesus Would Be Proud
The Bethlehem Church of Nativity was the scene of a very un-Christian scuffle between clerics. Can’t we all just get along? I would find this funny, if it wasn’t so sad. httpv://youtu.be/eBsihtXUl-4