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• Has the Teaching in the New Testament Become Corrupted Over Time?

  

  A few years ago, Newsweek magazine celebrated Christmas by publishing a withering attack on the Christian Church and its view of the Bible. You can read their... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Joker and the Cost to Nihilism

  

  The reports were correct. For a comic book movie, Joker is unusually violent. Very violent, in fact. Yes I’ve seen it. No, I didn’t walk out. But I had to shut... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Reflections on Judy

  

  There’s a moment in this movie that just pierced the heart of it for me. The heart of who we all really are. Judy Garland (real name Frances Gumm) is sitting... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Does It Matter If Beauty Is Just In the Eye of the Beholder?

  

  We often talk in terms of our tastes. “I love that band or that movie franchise. You like Marvel, I’m more of a DC guy.” (does anyone say that? Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Ad Astra and a Privileged Planet Earth

  

  What do you get if you mix “2001: A Space Odyssey” with “Apocalypse Now,” and add a dash or two of “Event Horizon?” If you get the chance – see “Ad Astra” in... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Is It Possible to Rebel Against Extinction?

  

  What is the most important question in life right now? Is it: The climate. How do we look after the planet for our kids and grandkids? Should I go to University... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Resurrection and the Reason for God

  

  In his recent blog, Vince Vitale makes a provocative statement relating to the “God question.” He says – Criticism without Alternative is Empty What he is sayin... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How Serious is the Skynet Threat?

  

  You know there’s a new Terminator movie coming…right? How vulnerable are we to Skynet and the threat of dangerous, killer robots? I don’t mean the characters... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Weighing the Validity of the Crusades

  

  He narrowed his eyes threateningly and the tone of his voice took on an unpleasant chill. “Christianity is dangerous, and you are just part of the problem. Don’... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Were the Crusades Motivated By Financial Greed?

  

  Sometimes people assume that, when the Church launched the Crusades in the Middle Ages, there was a self-serving reason behind it. It wasn’t the result of... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Were the Crusades Xenophobic?

  

  Previously, I introduced the Crusades and explained the historical background to these Medieval military campaigns. I also challenged the notion that they were... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why Do the Crusades Still Matter?

  

  The Crusades are a time in medieval history that both fascinates and angers people. In the History Channel show Knightfall, myth and storytelling combines with... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Are We Just Star Dust?

  

  He rolled his eyes at me. “How sad that you need approval from some external deity. I am happy with my life as it is. I make meaning for my own life, thank you... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Challenging Conspiracy Theories

  

  Conspiracies do happen. Lots of people think they are common. 71% of Americans think the government are hiding the truth about UFO’s, 9/11 was an inside job, an... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why Write An Apologetics Blog?

  

  Someone asked me recently, “Why do you waste your time writing a blog about theological issues? Can’t you do something a bit more useful with your time?” Oh –... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Couldn’t God Create a World Where Evil Doesn’t Exist?

  

  If there IS a God, then why didn’t he create a world where there is no evil? Well – if you are willing to give up free will, then anything is possible. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

  

  Sometimes people will say to me something like, “I might believe there was a God if there wasn’t so much evil in the world.” I’ve always scratched my head at... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Dealing With Fallen Heroes

  

  It’s not easy when people you look up to are found to be less than perfect. I’m a Christian, and have been involved in the work of the church for my whole life. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• I Feel for Marty Sampson

  

  . I’m working from people who saw his recent Instagram post, which has now been taken down. He expressed his wrestles and doubts with Christian belief, and he... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Can You Know Whether Or Not the Bible Contains God’s Special Words?

  

  He smiled at me. “So it sounds like you believe that the Bible is special, somehow. That even though it was written by people, it was inspired by God. That... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY