We have all heard the claim in our society that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. It is true that there are a lot of poor people in the world. Jesus told us that the poor would always be with us (Mark 14:7). However, capitalism, where individuals own the means of production (and not the government) has caused more people to emerge from poverty than any time in history.
THE HOLOCAUST AND NATURAL LAW Another state has recently passed legislation to teach about the holocaust. The Nazis killed around 20 million people during World War II as part of their murderous campaign against those who they saw as unwanted. Not even children or women were spared. At least 6 million of these people were […]
Before looking at the evidence, I was skeptical about the resurrection of Jesus. Although I was raised as a Roman Catholic, there were many doubts in my mind about the veracity of the reports in the Bible. My course in logic had given me tools to analyze the best claims that Christians made. It was […]
Fake News and Postmodernism In the last few months there have been more and more reports of ‘fake news’ stories. These are stories that people share that amount to propaganda as they’re not based on facts. One may say that these could be on par with Elvis sightings, but that is not really fair […]
Why do Jews and Christians celebrate during this season? What should Christians think about Kwanzaa? We are in the midst of the most popular holidays of the year. There are still some people completely unaware of what each of the major holidays is actually about in the different traditions. I’ll summarize these […]
Halloween and Christianity Occult, Witchcraft, or Something Else? In pop culture Halloween is said to have connections with the occult, witchcraft, and pagan practices. Aware of this, some parents are weighing whether to allow their children to participate in Halloween. The great concern here has nothing to do with increased cavities, hyperactivity, childhood obesity, or […]
Many of us recognize that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Even so, few have actually read what it says. Surveys indicate a terrible lack of knowledge that the general public has about what is actually in the Constitution. Recognizing that many college students also have a severe ignorance of […]
PROBLEMS IN WORLDVIEW THINKING? The buzzword in Christian apologetics is worldview. People spanning the theological spectrum recognize the importance of viewing the world through a proper lens. The emphasis is on making sure that everything that is thought and done is seen in light of what God has revealed. One would think that Friedrich Nietzsche, […]
How can Christians impact culture? Start with yourself. Americans live in a culture that has both wonderful and horrible things. You’ll find new inventions, beautiful art, and wonderful books being created in the same country where there are pockets of all sorts of wickedness beyond mention. Our wealth and technology give us an unprecedented […]
A Superior Educational Alternative With the increasing failure rates, violence, immorality, and attacks on God in public schools, many believers are looking for other options when it comes to educating their children. Those that look into the classical Christian school wonder how it differs from other types of education. Education that is classical is admittedly […]
