While we recognize Judaism pre-existed (and gave birth to) Christianity, Judaism has also had over two-thousand years to consider and respond to the claims of Christ. Much has been written about Jesus from a Jewish perspective, most interestingly by those early Jews who described Jesus in the...
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to give up everything in this world with which we’ve grown comfortable, including our expectations of this world. Like Abraham, we sometimes have to leave the familiar in order to go where God sends us.We’re not told that God let Abraham kn...
24. The strange nations transplanted into Samaria make a mixture of religions.Berean Study BibleDo not forgetThe phrase "do not forget" is a powerful admonition that echoes throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of remembrance in the life of faith. In Hebrew, the word for "...
held signs in Farsi and English asking the international community to recognize the genocide, while others chanted slogans calling for justice and the downfall of the Turkish government. “What Armenians demand now is that the Turkish government recognize [the massacre] as genocide and accept ...
hearts of Christians, Buddhists and friends of different religions in Thailand. When His Holiness paid His apostolic visit to the Kingdom of Thailand from the 20th to the 23rd of November 2019, this was indeed a moment of grace, that brought immense joy and happiness into the life of every...
Over the past decade, celebrating Christmas has become increasingly popular among young Iranians, regardless of their religion. Of course, the trend has a partly religious basis, as Muslims acknowledge the birth of Jesus Christ and recognize him as one of God’s holy messengers. But another reas...
I have also argued that continuing to support Trump is a strong statement that says exactly that and that abortion—not to mention homosexuality, gun rights, immigration, tax cuts, and so forth—are more important. I’m fine if people ground their views in their religions convictions, but I...
I am in the Live and Let Live church of all religions and no religion as warranted That is a LONG intro to say, while I feel as if I have to hide my lack of belief, I also read this piece by Ana Marie Cox with a ton of empathy & lots of nodding of my head:Why I Coming Ou...
Sin made Satan from a glorious, holy angel. Sin introduced the mind-numbing, false religions that have trapped the world’s populations in ignorance and poverty. There would be no conflict in any story without sin. And the reason we want a happy ending is that the sin of the story will...
Family discussions focus on the life-changing love that God has shown us. We use our gifts to serve God by caring for others. We recognize that God’s gifts must always be used in a spirit of love. Acceptance. Emphasize the fact that we all need a Savior from sin. Sharing. Discuss ...