Holy Wars
: This article contends with the narrative that the God of the Old Testament is violent and angry. More specifically, it shows how the Book of Joshua can be understood in light of the time and culture in which it was written.
One Way
Christianity is seen by many to be intolerant and overly restrictive. Is there only one way to God? Do those who don’t believe in Jesus have hope? This article considers these questions.
Jesus’ Death
This article addresses the decline of Christianity stemming from misleading presentations of scripture.
Justice, Peace, and Shalom
This article contains observations about the divisions that we are experiencing over race and inequality. It is meant to be the start of a discourse.
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The Winds of Change
How should Christians relate to and engage with this fast-changing post-Christian world? Hiding behind the walls of a religious subculture cannot be the answer. Engagement is difficult. It requires wisdom to decide when we go with the prevailing winds and when we are obliged to struggle against them.
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The Cultural Ocean
We all have expectations about life and reality. How do these inform how we view others in our world now and in the past? This post considers this question.
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Leviticus! What is that?
For Christians, Leviticus is the least read book of the Bible. Why is it there? How do we deal with it? What is it?
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I’m Sorry, I Forgot!
It is easy to depart from the foundations of faith. We are a forgetful people. Can we avoid going astray? This article presents a few ideas to consider.
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Sexuality: Then and Now
Standards of morality changed significantly in the last 50 years. Are we more enlightened now, or is society falling apart? The answers are complex.
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