Category: Culture

Community, Culture, Faith, Freedom of Speech, God, Homosexuality, Religion, Respect, Society, Truth

Why Gay Marriage Is Not a Civil Rights Issue

Nate

EDIT: I just wanted to say that I no longer agree with this article -- I've changed my mind about a number of things since then. However, I've so far decided to leave up my old posts as a record of the evolution in my thought processes over the years. _______________________________________________________________________ I've posted on the… Continue reading Why Gay Marriage Is Not a Civil Rights Issue

Christianity, Community, Culture, Environment, God, Religion, Responsibility, Society, Truth

God and Global Warming

Nate

I’ve found it interesting in recent years that the Global Warming debate has been so controversial, especially among those who consider themselves to be Christians. I know their general point is that God will destroy the world, not man. Tangential to that is the argument that what we are witnessing is really just part of… Continue reading God and Global Warming

Christianity, Community, Culture, Dedication, Faith, Freedom of Speech, God, Persecution, Religion, Respect, Salvation, Society, Truth

Persecution

Nate

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. - 1 Tim 3:12 Recently, we were discussing this passage in a bible class, and it caused me to think more deeply about it than I really have before. I'm blessed to live in America, where people have been free to… Continue reading Persecution

Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Respect, Salvation, Society, Truth

A Man After God’s Own Heart

Nate

In Acts 13:22 we see that David is referred to as a man after God's own heart. What a statement! For God to say that about a man is truly amazing. Before David came on the scene, Saul served as the first king over Israel. But because of two instances in particular, God rejected Saul… Continue reading A Man After God’s Own Heart

Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Respect, Salvation, Society, Truth

Accidental Christians

Nate

That's a phrase I've been thinking about a lot lately. I've really started to realize that on the most basic level, serving God is all about attitude. I mean, I've known that that's important; Christ said that not only is murder wrong, but hatred is too. Not only is it wrong to commit adultery, but… Continue reading Accidental Christians

Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Salvation, Society, Truth

Is Baptism a Work?

Nate

This is a major question among religious people today.  The majority of denominations would say that baptism is a work, and therefore, not something necessary for salvation.  Of course, much of the reasoning behind that belief is found in Eph 2:8-9, where Paul says that salvation is not of works but of grace, lest anyone should… Continue reading Is Baptism a Work?

Alcohol, Christianity, Culture, Dedication, Faith, God, Religion, Salvation, Society, Truth

An Attitude Toward Biblical Warnings – by Keith Crews

Nate

How should we treat Biblical warnings?  Some treat Biblical warnings like a caution and speed up to see how close they can come to an accident!  Others treat Biblical warnings like a red light and start braking to avoid any possibility of an accident.  What should be our attitude toward Biblical warnings?  Do we treat… Continue reading An Attitude Toward Biblical Warnings – by Keith Crews