In his essay, “Why I Am Not A Christian,” atheist philosopher Bertrand Russell criticizes Jesus for having a “moral problem.” He cites a passage from Mark 11 where Jesus was hungry and went to check out a leafy fig tree, only to find it was devoid of fruit “because it was not the season for …
At every turn, we hear of career concerns—of career counselors, smart career moves, career-ending injuries, and so on. As much attention as we pay to this notion, indeed, as much anxiety we have over it, we might well be interested in what the Bible has to say about careers. Alas, concordances aren’t much help since …
This dramatic 16th-century painting by the Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch captures the evil in the hearts of Jesus’ tormentors. Behind Him you see the upturned chin of Simon of Cyrene, who helped Him carry the cross. The two thieves who’ll be crucified beside Him are designated by cords around their chests; the penitent one faces …
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Though one can find necklaces, pins, and bracelets featuring doves, angels, and fish, the overwhelming theme for Christian jewelry is the cross, configured or nested in a wide array of options. You find them in wood, silver, and jade, constructed of nails, imprinted on dog tags, and mounted sideways on leather wristbands. I never paid …
At the moment, we’re having a national brouhaha over health care, and many people are irritated and bewildered. Some have gotten notices that their current policies have been cancelled, yet the website for buying government insurance is malfunctioning. They’re stuck in no man’s land, and anxiety levels are rising. It’s a good time to put …
In 2011, President Obama called the Defense of Marriage Act “unconstitutional” and said his administration would stop enforcing it.1 Now, the Supreme Court has followed suit, declaring the act constitutionally flawed. One delighted citizen tweeted, “I’m not a legal expert but I think this ruling officially makes [lesbian] Ellen [DeGeneres] our new ruler.”2 Perhaps not …