Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been murdered. This act of violence has shocked many. Even if Kirk was controversial, to be killed in such a public way looks more like a television plot than reality. In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, I have seen two main reactions. Both concern me. There are those who … Read More “Charlie Kirk, Violence, and Polarization” »
Although I agree that Jesus is God (John 1:1), I have something specific in mind when I ask if Jesus is like God or God like Jesus. Traditionally, people have looked at Jesus and identified divine attributes and used this as ways to demonstrated that Jesus is God. But some theologians sees this as a … Read More “Is Jesus Like God or is God Like Jesus?” »
Are Christians required to be pacifists? One of the key verses that must be considered is: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be like your Father in heaven, … Read More “Why I’m Not a Pacifist: Part Four” »
Having looked at some Old Testament reasons for why I’m not a pacifist, It is time to move on to the New Testament. It is possible to see the Old Testament as allowing the use of force but that things may have changed with the coming of Jesus. Perhaps Jesus has called us to a … Read More “Why I’m Not a Pacifist: Part Three” »
This is a difficult time in our world with terrorist attacks taking place in many countries. These terrorist attacks are being undertaken by those who identify as Muslims. This is fuelling a very strong anti-Muslim sentiment, something that I think is unfortunate. Let me make a few things clear. I do not take terrorism lightly. … Read More “Terrorism, Muslims and Christians” »
On the weekend I heard another claim that religion is responsible for most of the violence in the world. Although my initial reaction was, “Come on!” in another way I can see why people think that. Look at what is happening in Israel and Iraq. In one you have Jews vs Muslims (mostly) and in … Read More “Religion and Violence Again” »
