Were Christians Really Persecuted in the First Century?
“In the first century, Christians were crucified, burned, and thrown to the wild animals simply for proclaiming the name of Christ. This was a period of immense persecution, and if Christians wanted to survive, they had to hide out from the governing authorities.” While there is some truth in this statement, it is certainly an…
What are the Cultural Signs of Progressive Christianity?
What are the Cultural Signs of Progressive Christianity? Have you ever picked up a popular book at your local Christian bookstore, only to be confused when you read statements like, “The Bible is primarily a human book”? Or perhaps you’ve listened to a prominent Christian speaker only to be stopped in your tracks by their…
Are Humans a Privileged Species?
Over Christmas I had the opportunity to watch a wonderful little documentary exploring the uniqueness of the human species. While many today speak of randomness and blind chance when it comes to human origins, I think the evidence clearly goes in the direction of design. When you examine the growing evidence from physics, chemistry, and…