By Melissa Dougherty Some people see the King James Bible as far superior to other translations. They believe other translations are heretical, full of redactions with verses purposely and vindictively taken out. Any attempt to “modernize” the language is seen as compromising the very Word of God. Some people in this group see the 1611 […]
By Sherene Khouri Islam and Christianity claim to be monotheistic religions. They both believe in one supreme God; however, their concept of the nature of the divine being is different. The Islamic understanding affirms in a strong sense the absolute oneness of God through the doctrine of tawhid (Surah 4:171). Allah is one, and he has no […]
By John D. Ferrer Marriage is under fire… again. The red wave in November might have helped put out the fire, but not when the wave is just a trickle. Unless something wild happens in Arizona and Georgia, the Democrats will retain the Senate majority. Republicans will gain a slight majority in the House of […]
Por Jason Jimenez Según el Discurso del Olivar (Mateo 24-25; Marcos 13; Lucas 21), Jesús profetizó que el mundo se oscurecería antes de regresar por su Esposa, la iglesia. Vemos el incremento de engaño y confusión que consume al mundo y las consiguientes amenazas de los países enemigos. Jesús advirtió: “Se levantará nación contra nación, […]
By JD Kline Question: I am curious whether Christians should study philosophy. Answer: At some point, you may have heard it said, “Christians should not study philosophy because the Bible warns believers to beware of philosophy.” Colossians 2:8 describes it as “empty deceit” and of the “traditions of men,” or “worldly” and not of Christ. Some believe […]
By Al Serrato Several years ago, I had the privilege of meeting a World War II fighter pilot. Then in his late 80’s, in 1944 he took part in a key battle of the war in the Pacific, a last-ditch effort by the Japanese to repel the American reoccupation of the Philippine Islands. Known as […]
By Colin Burgess Aristotle opened his philosophical work, the Metaphysics, with the following sentence: “All men by nature desire to know.” Nothing could be truer; it is when one begins to ask the “why” questions that one is taking on the intellectual responsibility of constructing one’s weltanschauung, or worldview. One does not take one’s thoughts […]
By Josh Klein The Church of Satan was started by Anton Lavey in 1966[i] as an atheistic religious organization focused on hedonism and lawful citizenry. Adherents to the Church of Satan claim not to believe in Satan or worship him but to strive for what they call “ethical egoism.” Ironically, Satan’s most effective tool against humanity […]
By Al Serrato The Oscar-winning blockbuster Avatar is back in theaters in anticipation of the release of a sequel, once again wowing audiences with its 3D special effects. The plot, an allegory about the evils of corporate greed, thrusts a paraplegic space marine – Jake Sully – into a role pivotal to the future of […]
Por Dr Jonathan McLatchie Un punto importante de controversia en relación con el libro de Hebreos es si un creyente genuino puede perder su salvación, o si el alejamiento de la fe simplemente evidencia el hecho de que uno nunca había llegado a participar verdaderamente de la fe en Cristo. En el centro de esta […]