What does science tell us about our soul? (Eric McClellan)

Last updated on: July 9, 2011 at 9:39 am By Kurt Willems

The study of quantum mechanics is one that stretches the mind beyond its capacity. The famous American physicist, Richard Feynman once said, “I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.”1 This is a field that has revolutionized the way that scientists view the world. Through the study of quantum mechanics, physicists have found a fundamental level of uncertainty that exists in our universe.2 If we are to accept quantum mechanics as a viable theory, then we are... Read more

The Devil Repents In Venice Beach (The "What if…" of all "What ifs")

Last updated on: July 12, 2011 at 11:47 pm By Kurt Willems

What if… What if the devil repented? He said that his reign of rebellion was all false. The angelic host he influenced through devilish propaganda false. Corruption of humanity and all of God’s creation – a mistake. Would he and the demonic forces of evil have a second chance? This is a question I’ve often pondered, which was recently echoed by Mason Slater. The Bible seems to indicate that one of the settled matters of reality is that God has... Read more

The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 at 6:58 pm By Kurt Willems

Fellow Citizens, I am not wanting in respect for the fathers of this republic. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were great men, too; great enough to give frame to a great age. It does not often happen to a nation to raise, at one time, such a number of truly great men. The point from which I am compelled to view them is not, certainly, the most favorable; and yet I cannot contemplate their... Read more

What Good Does It Do When Christians Are Offended? (Dale Best)

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 at 6:59 pm By Kurt Willems

The talk in some circles of American Christianity this week is what NBC did, or rather didn’t do, this past Sunday afternoon during their US Open broadcast. Because the golf tournament was held in Washington, DC, the network put together a short montage of patriotic clips with an audio byte that included a reading of the Pledge of Allegiance. Only one thing: they forgot to include three little words … under God, indivisible. Two of which are words that throw... Read more

Third Way Allegiance: Christian Witness in the Shadow of Religious Empire (Justin Bronson Barringer)

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 at 6:59 pm By Kurt Willems

The early Christians had a funny notion that their lives were to be the primary argument for the truth of Jesus’ resurrection. They lived peculiar lives, radically different from the surrounding society. What happens though, when society co-opts the language, symbols and rituals of the church? The society may be quite religious, but that religion will be anemic and often antithetical to Christian discipleship. How then must Christians live as disciples of Christ in such a society? This is the... Read more

Just Jesus and Unjust July 4th – Why I Don't Celebrate Independence Day (Annual Unpopular Post)

Last updated on: June 27, 2011 at 5:25 am By Guest Contributor

photo © 2009 Alessandro Valli | more info (via: Wylio) Guys can be stupid. Add explosives to the equation and the idiocy quotient increases exponentially. Such was the case every 4th of July during High school. A group of about 20 guys would get together to BBQ and play with illegal fireworks. At any unsuspected moment while taking a bite out of a burger, an M-80 could be lit under your seat, a sparkler thrown at your bare chest like... Read more

An Anglican and a Charismatic walk into a bar… ("Friendly Friday" – Ryan VanderHelm)

Last updated on: July 6, 2011 at 6:59 pm By Kurt Willems

Big thanks to Ryan VanderHelm, who after connecting on Facebook, we figured out we lived in the same town! A radical for Jesus and a brotha in the Lord. Here are his thoughts… _________ Among Christian churches, you would be hard pressed to find two as different as the Anglican church and Charismatic church. One takes pride in it’s history and tradition, the other takes pride in how relevant it is. One emphasizes doing things the “right” way, and... Read more

N.T. Wright on His (Future) Deathbed… Thoughts for His Children on Jesus

Last updated on: July 22, 2011 at 9:42 am By Kurt Willems

Beautifully said! Thoughts? Read more

You Might Be an Evangelical Reject If… (Rejects – Readers’ Edition)

Last updated on: August 3, 2011 at 12:37 pm By Kurt Willems

Over the past two weeks this post has gotten so much attention that I had to share with you some of my favorite responses. Here is what you said to answer this sentence: You might be an Evangelical reject if… …if you hear the word “Patriotism” and you think “idolatry.” (Dan Martin) …you listen to the Fighting for the Faith podcast, watch Dr. James Oakley videos and read apprising.org, but consider them in the same category as The Onion. (Adam... Read more