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There are many paradoxes in Christianity. God created a world that was (and in some respects still is) good. But, it is tainted by sin. Similarly, the crowning achievement of God’s creation—mankind, created in His own image—is also fallen and sinful. Read more …
Christians have indeed appropriated, adapted, and redeemed practices, objects, and symbols, and I believe that we are better off because of it. In this article we are going to look at only a few examples. Read more …
Social media is awash with videos “revealing the truth” about the origins of Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. “The truth”, these videos claim, is the “shocking” revelation that Christianity appropriated the celebrations from pagan cultures. Read more …
In this article I want to look at two men from the very beginning of the Christian story. Both are considered by orthodox Christians to be villains. I intend to argue that one of them was wrong in their understanding, and the other one was correct. Read more …
A friend of mine was on holiday in Austria. He saw an acquaintance there on the day before his birthday. Because my friend would not see this person again before returning home, he wished the acquaintance happy birthday for the following day. Read more …
The 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger contains the iconic line “No, mister Bond, I expect you do die.” In the scene, James Bond has been captured by the villain Goldfinger, and is set up to be killed by a laser slicing him in half. Bond is trying to stall for time, but Goldfinger isn’t interested. The line has been voted the most iconic moment in the James Bond franchise. It has also parodied several times, including on The Simpsons, and xkcd.
Goldfinger’s expectation is foiled (unlink Hank Scopio’s), as Bond manages to escape the death trap set up for him. But if God pronounces someone’s death—and it doesn’t come to pass—then that is a far more concerning outcome. If it is the will of the Almighty, surely it must happen?
But “failed” predictions by God, and the person of Jesus, might point to something far more profound. Read more …
What would you say is the most influential family that ever existed? Perhaps the Habsburgs? Or the Julio-Claudian dynasty of ancient Rome? Or the Khans, following Genghis Khan’s conquest of much of the Old World? Or the Medicis? The Kennedys, or the Kardashians?
I have a family that I would like to propose, which may come as a surprise. Read more …
Ricky Gervais is a British comedian and actor, famous for his stand-up comedy, his acting in shows such as The Office (UK version), and for roasting HollywoodRead more …
Welfare can become a problem when it becomes convenient. While welfare is often criticised for letting people become dependent on welfare, I want to argue that there is a danger of welfare being convenient for those not receiving it. Read more …
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