There are many things in life I just don’t understand. One of them is how people misrepresent the heart of a religion — any religion. Whether it’s Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, or Christianity, some followers of each path are likely to take minor themes from the religion out of context, blow… Read More »The Politics of Christianity
It’s a common custom in many cultures. Each year, people gather with family and friends for a holiday meal. In some cultures, that meal is related to the harvest. In others, the meal is connected with a significant historical event for that culture. In the United States, Thanksgiving is related… Read More »Meals that We Remember
To be a Christian, a follower of the teachings of Jesus, is difficult. While living out the attitudes and values of Jesus has never been easy, in our era, there are significant challenges. The most obvious challenge is that the Christian Church today is characterized by egregious actions and statements… Read More »The Difficult Challenge of Being a Christian