It is important that our knowledge on other major religions in addition to that of Islam is sound and on a ‘solid footing’. This has become extremely vital given the situation in today’s globalised society. Our National Curriculum needs to be redesigned such that our children can get proper education in terms of comparative religion (in addition to proper knowledge of Islam) so that they wil
I will not judge a man's walk with God. Never. However, when I read some of what our current President, George Bush, said about his faith, I took a long pause to let what I read sink in.
I consider myself an Evangelical, Conservative Christian. I am not perfect, and I have fallen numerous times and will continue to fall during my life here on this planet. However, there are some tenets of the
This article places the whole issue of Prop. 8 and LGBT rights in perspective and in a nutshell! "[An]interesting argument that is made by people who oppose the right to same-sex marriage is that not only is marriage somehow intrinsically and exclusively religious or cultural in nature, but that giving the right of matrimony to homosexuals would somehow be infringing upon the right of heterosexual
Image by Swamibu via FlickrBy Ty H Philips For over two thousand years, western society has been influenced by the teachings of an obscure mythical figure known as Jesus of Nazareth. Why he was called this, is unknown, aside from his disciples trying to fulfill prophecy on their own, because he was neither born there, had family from there, nor ever lived there. Many, including myself, will
By MarshallI was not brought up in a religious home. My mother and stepfather never went to church or talked about it or God from my memory. I never remember thinking about religion when I was young other than when I was with my real father on weekends. He would drop me and my sister off at a church for Sunday School class every now and then. He would drop us off and then leave and come back and g
Medioeval Christianity and Islamism are much closer than one could think, since in one way they preach the same.The terrible truth that pain and death are a mode through which man may realise himself and reach Heaven exercises a wonderful fascination over both worlds. But the contemporary Western world is not Christian anymore.In the contemporary Western world with the new ideals of the beauty of
President Elect, Barack Obama has decided that his time is spent better, when he is not in church.
The Politico.com is reporting that the Obama family has had better things to do with their time than attend church. This has been the case ever since the day he was elected.
It seems that Obama is playing the [...]
The title of this article is Hated and Christianity. These two words do not fit no matter how you try to put them together but unfortunately it is something that is being practiced today. Let us see what the definitions of these two words are. The definition of hate is "dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards". The definition of a Christian is "Professing belief in Jesus as Chris
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Everybody is going to answer this question with a yes, no or maybe. Lets begin with no. No, Christianity is not good for the world. Why? Think of all the wars that are started by Christians. How about all of the hate mongers with their “God Hates Fags” picket signs? Then there are those Christians [...]
The Catholic Church's decisions regarding the beatification of its saints should not concern the Jews. One exception to this rule is the case of Pope Pius XII, who headed the Church while the Holocaust was ravaging World War II Europe. What is at stake here is the Catholic perception of the Shoah - the worst nightmare in Jewish history, during which six million of our people were murdered. For Cat
Prophesies about the coming of an Avatar or a Prophet made by three different religions, Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity bear amazing similarities. All of them foretell of a terrible divine retribution against mankind through wars, famine, fratricide, and Natural disasters in the 21st century. They speak of the coming of the last avatar or the prophet to save only the truly faithful from this n
Which Faith is more relevant for the 21st Century, Islam or Christianity? Are Christian values still relevant today? Is religious faith still relevant? Representing the Muslim perspective was Hamzah Andreas Tzortzis, Mr. Hamzah a revert to Islam is an international lecturer, public speaker, freelance writer, author, and activist. He is particularly interested in issues related to Islam, Philosop
An ancient religious site of both Celtic paganism and Christianity, the city of Armagh (Ard Mhacha) which translates to "The Height of Macha" is the oldest of the five cities in Northern Ireland.It's also the least populated city in Northern Ireland and is of course the capital of County Armagh, which in turn is also the smallest county.The area is rich in historical sites and ruins, with County A
Magellan and Legazpi did not seem to have any problem communicating with the pre-Hispanic islanders they found on arrival. Magellan had Enrique, a baptized slave purchased in Malacca and who was his interpreter. Besides, he himself had been in the Moluccas previously and must have picked up the local idioms. Legazpi had a number who had been to the Far East, Guido de Lavezaris, for example, who su
The Vatican, specifically the Pontifical Council for Culture and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, issued a document several years back entitled "Jesus Christ: the Bearer of the Water of Life: A Christian Reflection on the 'New Age.'" In No. 4 of this document, we read:"NEW AGE AND CHRISTIAN FAITH IN CONTRASTIt is difficult to separate the individual elements of New Age religiosi
Please watch this brief video:If you think that this mind-set is unique among many professing Christians in America, think again! This woman is by no means unique in her thinking, and in her absorption of the jingoistic and exclusionary rhetoric that emanates from all too many pulpits throughout the United States.Yesterday, I attended a rally that supported Proposition 8 in California, that seeks
Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity. As a monotheistic faith that originated in the Middle East, Islam holds many beliefs and practices in common with Judaism and...
wanna no the truth about life...wanna no whether wat u believe is to be believed...wanna no the answers to all ur life problems...equating life gives u evrythin u need..GET THE TRUTH BEFORE THE TRUTH
Sent in by StefanHi everyone. My name is Stefan and I'm an atheist. (HI Stefan: lol )Sorry, had to break the ice there. My story isn't that unique to be brutally honest. I'm posting it none the less, because I truly believe there are people out there in that very ugly but necessary phase, where you start to raise serious doubts about your religious convictions, but are simply too afraid to jump of
we cant deny the fact that we are sometimes a stubborn child....different beliefs, ideas and a hard heart..put his heart on the rock and his ears on the air...he won't hear you..no matter what you said..God is our guidance, always.but it is ourselves who decide which way to go..which we think the best for ourselves...don't be blind, watch people around you.......God is my guidance.
(09-17) 17:55 PDT Ulan Bator, Mongolia - Mitch Tillman is an unlikely savior. Six years ago, the Baptist missionary languished in an Alabama jail, facing a prison sentence on drug charges. Today he builds hospitals, feeds street children and saves souls in Mongolia.
For Christian missionaries like Tillman, Mongolia is the new El Dorado. Since communist rule ended in 1990, some 60,000 Mongolians
................................This comic is intended to make the reader think about nonexistence, and the fact that it only exists as a concept and not an actual... thing. Also to make fun of Christianity.Adventures in Existence
During my recent visit to Los Angeles, I was surprised to notice that in several places across California, religious symbols of Christianity like the Cross have been installed atop mountains and natural areas. This, according to me is an assertive display of christianity which is required in non-christian countries, where missionaries are still asserting their identities. But I wonder why they hav
By Lance KDisclaimer: I don't believe what I am about to say, but since Christians seem to enjoy putting forth conjecture as arguments – with only loosely linked or coincidental evidence – I thought I'd have a little fun playing by their rules.Here we go...Fact – Satan is a very powerful being, and is a tricky liar.Fact – God is good and loving.Fact – Satan does not want you to get to kn
The other day, I received some “Christian One-Liners” from my friend, Suzanne. I remember a few of these (from way back), but it was fun to read them again. There were also many that I had either not read before or had completely forgotten. Anyway, I thought I would share these [...]
When I first accepted the notion of God and then turned to Christ, I was a man obsessed. Like most things we feel strongly about, when we first get involved it drives everything. ALL aspects of my life revolved around God, reading the Bible, changing everything about myself to this new life, and getting more involved with the church we went to.
But, most things I really really get into suck up gas
Essays on various religious topics are common assignments. Have you ever completed an essay on Jesus or an essay on the Bible? If you do not have this experience, it is even better. You can use the Bible or the personality of Jesus Christ as the topic of your essay on Christianity. Later we will [...]
Sent in by IanI wish to post my testimony for a few reasons. For one, I hope that just one person gets a bit of help from this. I've been so encouraged by this site and others like it that I felt moved to help in the only way I know how. Second, I want it known that I am a new person. I'm not the Christian that I once was. I'm not that judgmental, closed-minded conservative that worries about ever
DBKP did a survey that was published on July 9th 2008 regarding the the construction of Christian churches in Muslim countries. In discussing Saudi Arabia, it was noted "No Christian churches are allowed. The open practice of Christianity is punishable by death." (Survey: how Easy is it To Build a Christian Church in a Muslim Country). Therefore, when the following headline from Middle East News
Sent in by James I've been visiting this site for a while now and it's been a real help during my deconversion. I thought it was about time I contributed and maybe help someone else who is looking for answers. Well, eight months ago I told a friend "I am a Christian who loves God and has no ulterior motives or desire to not be a Christian. Yet I am willing to leave Christianity if it is found that
"Gnostic Christians believed that questioning ones faithwas always important. To know (gnosis) Christ was to seekdeeper and honest meaning for ones life. Thisgnosis led to wholeness in ones relationship to Godand the world. Christ's way was a spiritual journey, not a systemof right beliefs. The Orthodox Church, however, supportedby the Emperor Constantine primarily for political reasons,was abl
Sent in by VirginiaChristianity thrives on human suffering and yearn for community. It was precisely under these circumstances that I committed myself to Christ at 19 years old, when my family got into serious trouble -- father filed for bankruptcy, my parents separated.With all the yearning for care and love upon the utter shattering of my family, my high school pals who were Christians befriende
Continuing from a previous post...looking into posts from the past. Once again, please leave your comments here and let the discussion begin!Does Disciplined Living Equal Legalism?Disclaimer on ConvictionHoliness and HypocrisyImportance of Sound DoctrineWho Needs Teachers?Great Grandeur of the LordHumility and Honor
Some Christians expend considerable energy defending their faith from real or imagined attacks from the freethought community. However, we atheists are certainly not the only threat such Christians face. They must be prepared to defend their particular dogma against practitioners of the other world religions.The Dalai Lama's visit to the U.S. last Spring was evidently perceived as just such a thre
Last month I posted a survey about asking my readers which posts they most enjoy. You have answered and I am so thankful for your input. As many know my family is in a state of transition at the moment and my internet access is limited. Until we have a permanent place to live and our household goods delivered I am limited to the library computer. Since one area many of my readers enjoy is the
Wow. Who would've thought this possible? Joseph Masab, the son of a Hamas leader, sees the light, and warns why Israel will never find any peace with Hamas around (via Hot Air):
“You Jews should be aware: You will never, but never have peace with Hamas. Islam, as the ideology that guides them, will not allow them to achieve a peace agreement with the Jews. They believe that tradition says that
Sometimes it is the really cheesy videos that get the point across the best! This video (7:11) really brings home a simple yet profound message: “Wake...
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From Alex:Hello all. I'm looking for some input on an experiment I am considering. Before I get into the details of my experiment, a little back story is in order.I'm a 19-year-old guy from southwest England. I was brought up casually Christian. My family isn't particularly religious, but the schools i went to happened to be Christian. I became an atheist when i was around 15 and haven't looked ba
This blogger correctly mentions that Christianity does away with notions of animism. Unfortunately they fail to mention the arguments that have been brought against the views of Lynn White Jr. In...
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Once you are reborn, or become saved, you come under the leadership of God, the Father. You become part of His family… and an heir. You now qualify for all that is His. According to Jesus, no one can legitimately enter, except through Him (Jesus).
He is the only way in… but, there are many who [...]
I read most of The Left Hand of God last July in about three days and found these three quotes inspiring…
On compassionate living:
The earth is not the backdrop of our lives, but is part and parcel with them…The earth is not something we use but something we share our lives with–something we nurture, have fun [...]
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As you might imagine, my last two posts about Lillian Ladele, civil registrar and religious zealot, would not be my last word on the subject. Terry Sanderson, President of the National Secular Society says:
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Christian fundamentalism has never escaped the box of the Council of Nicaea in the 4th century. The bishops of this council were regarded like prophets of the New and Old Testament by fundamentalists. They took the inner spiritual path of Christ and dogmatized it into a man-made religious insurance policy for getting to Heaven.The battle of the "Gospel Within" (i.e. The Gnostics) and &qu
A lot of people that we run into these days believe that Christians and Muslims worship the same god.For those of you who know the Word of God, you know that this is obviously not true.But unfortunately, the vast majority of people in our society do NOT know the Scriptures these days.For those who want to really study the differences between the God of the Scriptures and the "god" of Islam, the fo
The only sustaining support possible for the human spirit, the one pure unsullied good men can hope to attain [in Norse religion] is heroism; and heroism depends on lost causes. The hero can prove what he is only by dying. The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering evil, but by continuing to resist evil while facing certain defeat.Such an attitude toward life seems at first sight fa
Born Again ChristianFirst off, I thought I would add my Testimonial for God because I just saw that video about the 'Cardboard Testimonials' on youtube linked to someone's blog. I posted the video on here below as well - I really recommend checking it out. Here's what mine would be:"Doormat >> Confidence and Strength in Christ""I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."(Phil. 4:13
What is real Christianity and how can we find it in the world? Can we be led to Christ without Christianity? A short reflection on John 20 v 29.Podcast version here’ve been reading a new book, written by Doug Pagitt called “A Christianity Worth Believing.” Right from the start, he expresses his faith in these terms: ‘I am a Christian, but I do not believe in Christianity.’ I think I know
Barrack Obama, in courting the Christian vote, met with church leaders recently to plead his case and to, in the words of Jeff Greenfield of the Slate blog lessen the opposition to his candidacy. ...
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In the beginning, God made a bunch of rules. Those who followed them went to heaven and those who broke them went to hell.But they were really difficult rules, so God decided to send Jesus to the world. Jesus was God's son, but he was God Himself, too. Plus the Holy Spirit. And the "Word made Flesh". And many other things too.Jesus's mission was to spread the word of God, his Father (i.e. Himself)
Contrary to what every Christian believes, it was not Jesus Christ nor his disciple Peter was the founder of modern Christianity, but it was Paul of Tarsus also known as Saul, the Roman centurion who was once responsible in persecuting the early classic Christians prior to his alleged conversion and later known as “St. Paul”, [...]
I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard some variation of the following:Why do you waste your time criticizing Christian beliefs? Even if they are not true, it isn't like they hurt anyone. They bring comfort to many, so who are you to say there is anything wrong with them?I believe I last heard it from my own mother! In this post, I'll offer a brief response.Of course, I do not believe
James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and prominent Christian Leader has accused Barrack Obama of distorting the Bible. Dobson referenced the speech that Obama gave to the Call for Renewal...
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As knowledge increases man’s restlessness to find meaning to life likewise increases, which pave him to search for inner peace and contentment; thus, the creation of religion born from man’s self- exploration of God or designing of his own god.
The Old Testament of The Holy Bible has various stories of man’s disobedience of God’s laws and his deviation from God’s own plan for h
“Dr. Lynn Gardner provides a solid, yet very readable defense of the Christian faith. In this great study you will find solid evidence that will give confidence to your faith.
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More than half of Britons think Christianity is likely to have disappeared from the country within a century, according to a survey.
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Re-thinking the Biblican Narrative in I Kings:
Flowerdust has a great interview today:
The story of the pomegranates in I Kings was a story that I heard a pastor speak on in the early 1990’s. For some reason it just stuck with me that this guy, Hurum, spent a ton of time carving pomegranates and lily work [...]
I just read a fascinating article about Christian students who consistently fail quizzes on Christianity in their Intro to World Religions Class. I'm not in the least surprised, and I have seen with my own eyes the things the author is describing; as a whole we are nearly entirely ignorant about our own religion, yet very arrogant about it at the same time. Go read the article (interesting and sh
Chrisitianiy is the most popular religion in the world. In the U.S., over 80% of the population is christian. The majority of christians think the world is going to end soon. This poses a large hurdle when trying to make preparations for the future.
We are starting to run into potentially devastating problems, whose solutions require [...]
Mikra: Text, Translation, Reading, & Interpretation Of The Hebrew Bible In Ancient Judaism & Early Christianity (Paperback)By M. J. Mulder
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It’s amazing the people of England don’t rise up against this garbage.
Here’s your pathetic Dhimmi of the day…
Telegraph
It is “common sense” for Christianity to be sidelined at the expense of Islam, a Government minister claimed on Sunday.
Hazel Blears, the Communities Secretary, defended Labour’s policy on religion after a report backed by the Church of Engl
In this post I would like to promote another blog which I have just been reading. It is called Debunking Christianity () and it seems to be high quality posts. Here is the authors (there are several different contributors) own description of their blog:"This Blog has been created for the purpose of debunking Evangelical Christianity. We are ex-Christians, ex-ministers, and even ex-apologists for t
I was going to write about a few things today, but then this little ditty caught my attention, and even though I don't want to sound like I'm beating a dead horse, (Or a camel in this case!) as soon...
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Telegraph.Co.Uk has reported that two evangelical minsters in Birmingham, England were threatened by police for handing out Christian gospel leaflets in a predominately Muslim area of Birmingham.Both of the minsters are Americans but have been living and working in the Birmingham, England area for many years.Arthur Cunningham, 48, and Joseph Abraham, 65, said that they were stopped and questioned
The original "Mind Melding" concept comes from the first Strar Trek series. It involved linking one's mind with that of another. Memories, thoughts and emotions could be shared on a very spiritual level. Looking at it from a religious point of view, you might call this act: "A Vulcan Communion Service". Holy Communion in a church could be called a "
Former leading lady of the Telugu and Tamil industries, Nagma, has apparently taken to Christianity. Nagma, a born Hindu, converted to Christianity, recently, after she felt that the lord had helped her overcome her personal turmoils. Nagma, once a popular actress down south is presently the number one actress in Bhojpuri films. After a decline in her career graph and two failed love stories the a
Film industry was recently abuzz with rumours that actress Nagma, who was once the reigning queen of Tamil and Telugu films has now converted to Christianity as she was spotted at a Gospel Meeting held at Vijay Park Hotel in Madras last Sunday. The actress, who is a Muslim by birth, was a popular star in the state. A few years ago, Nagma surprised everybody when she and cricketer Sourav Ganguly pa
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*The Bible does not differentiate between foetus and child at the level of terminology.<ref>[Alcorn, Randy, Abortion in the Bible and Church History, www.epm.org/articles/aborhistory.html, accessed 8-25-06]</ref> In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "yeled" is used to describe both unborn and born children. In the New Testament, the Greek word "brephos" is used.
*The Bible does not differentiate between foetus and child at the level of terminology.<ref>[Alcorn, Randy, Abortion in the Bible and Church History, www.epm.org/articles/aborhistory.html, accessed 8-25-06]</ref> In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "yel
Joshua (Yusha) Evans was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina May God show us all the straight path, Ameen! The Miracle of the Holy Quran - Dr. Husain Sattar (graduate from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, MashaAllah, Alhamdulillah) Science Islam One of the Mirac…
Joshua (Yusha) Evans was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina May God show us all the straight path, Ameen! The Miracle of the Holy Quran - Dr. Husain Sattar (graduate from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, MashaAllah, Alhamdulillah) Science Islam One of the Mirac…
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And the Egalitarian MythBy Brian WorleyYe are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. -- Matthew 5:13When one asks me for a positive thought or idea from Christ, immediately this verse comes to mind. Within the context of this verse, the preserving quality of salt is discussed and a frank evaluation of Christianity is rendered. Now if you only want to fight, just “sound bite” this title without any further reading. If you are positive and want to do something constructive with your life, I want to challenge you!Missionary ChatterI have an English speaking Christian missionary for a neighbor here in Latvia. Some native local people find it ironic
The following is a commentary of The Law of Human Nature chapter of C.S. Lewis' book entitled 'mere' Christianity. The purpose is to elaborate C.S. Lewis' arguments to both the causal reader and the readers who have a curosity in his writings. If one finds this intriguing they should look into picking up the book 'mere' Christianity for themselves.
Yesterday was a moving video and I recomend all to see it! (More Than Once!)N O W ! Since I did a book review on 'Pagan Christianity', You need to see this! It is a hoot!Now how was that? Be BLESSED!, 1 aka DP
VenomFangX (Shawn) is one of the many popular young individuals on YouTube who openly discusses criticisms and skepticisms of God. In this particular video, he provides strong logical proof of Christianity by challenging skeptics to fully understand their position when they say the prophesies and historical contexts of the Bible are a man-made...
Forty years ago can seem like light years in cultural terms.
Forty years ago, the story of a Vermont lesbian who wanted to take a child away from her biological mother–because the mother was a Christian–would have been unbelievable.
Janet Jenkins, part of a now-sundered lesbian twosome, has alleged that because of Lisa Miller’s (the biological mother) [...]
Forty years ago can seem like light years in cultural terms.Forty years ago, the story of a Vermont lesbian who wanted to take a child away from her biological mother--because the mother was a Christian--would have been unbelievable.Janet Jenkins, part of a now-sundered lesbian twosome, has alleged that because of Lisa Miller’s (the biological mother) Christian parenting practices, Miller is no longer is a fit mother. Jenkins is seeking full custody of the child. Miller and Jenkins were a couple before Miller left the relationship and became a Christian. Now, the Virginia Supreme Court has to rule if 6-year-old Isabella, Miller's child, is to be ripped away from her and custody given to Jenkins.Mathew Staver, chief of Liberty Counsel, said the impact of the decision will reach far beyo
