I ministered for over a decade in a Christian subculture which emphasized that the greatest faith was the one that could work miracles here and now. Although I do not want to deny the … The Power of FaithRead more
Year: 2011
Capitalism vs. Christianity?
I once read an article in a traditional conservative magazine that argued that in the long run capitalism was more damaging to Christianity and the family than communism. After Black Friday, I’m inclined to … Capitalism vs. Christianity?Read more
Confessions of a Guilty Church Consumer
America is a consumerist society. It is wonderful to have so many options to choose from and to obtain our favorite foods, beverages, tools, cars, clothes, and entertainment. But what of our character? The … Confessions of a Guilty Church ConsumerRead more
Harry Potter Part II: The Good and the Not So Good
A good way to evaluate Harry Potter is to compare it to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Taking into account the facts that Tolkien’s masterpiece is the standard for fantasy literature and that … Harry Potter Part II: The Good and the Not So GoodRead more
Harry Potter Part I: The Good
Now that the complete Harry Potter series is available as a box set, it seems a good time to evaluate the phenomenon from a Christian perspective. Some Christians have been highly critical of the books, … Harry Potter Part I: The GoodRead more
