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.
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 […]
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, […]
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