I’m a Christian, I have a Ph.D. in NT, I do full time ministry, and I don’t get it. What's the point in going to church?
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Should We Unhitch Christianity from the Old Testament?
Is our faith based on the Bible, or is it based on the resurrection of Jesus? Should we unhitch Christianity from the Old Testament specifically or the Bible as a whole?
Becoming a Christian: No Emotion Required
Do you have to have an emotional experience to become a Christian? I hope not, because I didn't have one.
Christians, Non-Christians, And Reason
It’s always a little awkward when someone asks me what I do, because there’s not an easy answer.
What It's Like
How much time do we spend thinking about what it's like on the other side of things? Do we consider things from other people's perspective? Or, do we simply render judgment from a safe distance?
Death Of The American Church
We are at a turning point in American Christianity. Christianity is not being passed from the older generation to the younger one. At an increasing rate, young people are leaving church. They are not always anti-Christianity (though sometimes they are). Many, however, simply don’t see the point in making it a priority in their lives.
Is Christianity Really About Love?
Christians talk a lot about how Christianity is a religion that is all about love. However, that's not exactly what the NT says.
Do We Really Want A Word From God?
Christians will often say that they want to hear from God. I want to ask them, “Do you really?”
Are American Christians Persecuted?
There are a lot of Christians in America right now who think they are being persecuted for their faith. I want to ask the question, are they really? Is this persecution real or merely perceived?
The Future of Christian Thought
What is Christian thought going to look like for the next generation? What should it look like?
Should Churches Be Tax-Exempt?
If there is separation of church and state, why is it that churches are tax-exempt? Why is it that the government is giving tax breaks to religious organizations?
Christianity and Politics
Are Christians really supposed to be involved in politics?