The question of whether God exists is a timeless one, with theism (believing in God) and atheism (not believing in God) being the two main opposing views. While both positions involve a certain degree of faith, it’s actually atheism that often requires a bigger leap of faith. Let’s delve into the philosophical, scientific, and personal…
Category: Christianity
When Childhood Fantasies Meet Spiritual Realities: Perspectives on the Mormon “Testimony,” Santa Claus, and the “B” word.
It’s a scandalous and controversial cliché … the “B” word: BRAINWASHED A Mormon Perspective on Santa and Testimony For most Mormons, learning the full story of Santa is difficult in later life because of the seeds of doubt it plants after learning he is a fiction. It makes some wonder how their parents could claim…
The Genesis Moment: The Divine Spark that Ignited the Universe
In his Systematic Theology, theologian Louis Berkhof explains the infinity of God this way: “The infinity of God is that perfection of God by which He is free from all limitations. . . . He is in no way limited by the universe, by this time-space world, or confined to the universe” (GLH Publishing, 2017)….
Benny Hinn: Heretic or Holy Man?
Benny Hinn, the infamous purveyor of flawed theology, dares to suggest there are nine persons in the Trinity, that Adam could fly, and flip-flops on word-of-faith teachings. This dangerous deceiver, this fraud, this charlatan, has lined his pockets for five decades at the expense of countless souls. He has twisted and manipulated biblical teachings to…
The Rise and Fall of the Religious Empire of Jim and Tammy Bakker
The 1980s was a decade of excess in America, and nowhere was this more evident than in the world of televangelism. Amidst the glitz and glamor of this burgeoning industry, one couple stood out: Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, the charismatic duo behind the PTL Club, a Christian ministry that grew into a multi-million dollar…
The Language of Christianity: Words That Shape Faith and Ministry
Christianity, at its core, is a faith defined by specific words and concepts that carry profound meaning and significance. These words not only shape our understanding of God and His plan for humanity but also serve as guiding principles for how we live and interact with others. In this post, we’ll explore some of these…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 15
Letter 15 — Faith, Works, Justification Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Tuesday, July 31 Dear Steve, I hope you don’t mind “rapid-fire” letters, but I didn’t want you to think I had forgotten about you, so I wanted to get that letter out, while at the same time, I didn’t want…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: Chapter 17
Letter 17 — Grace, Grace, Grace! Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Monday, August 6 Dear Steve, I enjoyed our phone call, brief as it was. I certainly understand your inability to talk freely in your situation right now. Hopefully, we will have time to talk openly on Friday. It’s late, and…
Letters To A Mormon Elder: The Mission President Speaks
Letter 18 — The Mission President Speaks Letters To A Mormon Elder by James R. White Friday, August 10 Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of Wednesday, August 8. I am sorry that you do not feel that you can allow the young men who serve in your mission area to make…