The term “Christo-fascism” is a highly charged and controversial term that can be seen as counterproductive and a weapon of illegitimate discourse for several reasons: Oversimplification and Misrepresentation: It unfairly conflates Christianity with fascism, misrepresenting the beliefs and values of many Christians who do not support extremist ideologies. This broad-brush approach alienates moderate individuals and…
Category: Christianity
The beauty and power of music … a gift from God
Perhaps one of the necessary factors of song is that it brings order out of chaos. Musical notes create patterns that our brains become aware of and enjoy. Our minds observe the patterns of steps and leaps in the musical line, in repeating rhythms, and in the myriad of mathematical combinations that make up rhythm,…
The Greater Leap of Faith: Unveiling the Atheistic Hypothesis
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…
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?
After 50 years of ministry, do we get this as an apology for egregious heresy? Christian Post: Benny Hinn reveals his ‘2 biggest regrets’ from ministry, apologizes for false prophecy Controversial televangelist Benny Hinn said his two “biggest regrets” in his decades-long ministry include promoting prophecies he now admits “were not accurate or from the…
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…
Honest Question: Why Don’t LDS Apostles Raise the Dead or Heal the Sick These Days?
Mormon Apostleship. In Christian theology and ecclesiology, the apostles, particularly the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Twelve Disciples or simply the Twelve), were the primary disciples of Jesus according to the New Testament. During the life and ministry of Jesus in the 1st century AD, the apostles were his closest followers and became the…
The Mormon Conundrum: A constant state of being at odds with the Biblical admonition, “Live peaceably with all men.”
One of the central tenets of the Christian faith is the call to peacemaking and living harmoniously with others. The Apostle Paul, in his letters to the Romans and in the book of Hebrews, exhorts followers of Christ to “live peaceably with all men” and “make every effort to live in peace with everyone.” These…