Archive for December 2018
No, Jesus And Mithras Weren’t Both Born Of Virgins (Myths About Christianity Debunked)
Unless there is some way to determine if the rock from which sprung Mithras — the ancient mythical god at the heart of the mystery cult known as “Mithraism” — was a virgin, that is. That Jesus’ virgin birth was stolen from the Mithras myth is one of the many allegations raised by Christianity’s critics,…
Read MoreWould You Go To Jail For Your Basic Beliefs, Like This Chinese Pastor?
Pastor Wang Yi of Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, China, is in jail, accused by the Communist government in Beijing of “inciting subversion of state power.” The pastor absolutely denies the charges, which are based on the fact he preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ, including His claim to be “the King of Kings”…
Read MorePilate’s Seal Ring Tops Biblical Archeology’s 10 Biggest 2018 Discoveries
A familiar maxim in the conventional secular wisdom of the age is that the Bible is nothing more than a collection of tales and cannot therefore be trusted as a reliable historical source. The reality is that for decades archeology has been producing mounds of evidence that supports the Bible as not merely a reliable…
Read MoreWhat Are You Living For?
Not sure of the answer to the question of what are you living your life for? Check your bank account and time sheets. Whatever you think you live for, the truth is your heart is wherever your money and your time are. If you work on the Hill, maybe it’s status or recognition of some…
Read MoreBig Challenges For Christians In Pew’s Latest ‘Nones’ Survey Results
“Religious Nones” are among the fastest growing groups whenever survey research organizations like the Pew Research Center do polls concerning religious issues. The results of the latest Pew survey of a representative sample of the Nones – which includes those who identify themselves as “atheist,” “agnostic” and “nothing” – finds an important reason (60 percent)…
Read MoreWhy Is It All We Want For Christmas Is MORE?
Now that the presents are unwrapped, the pretty bows and paper have all been picked up and the kids are out playing with their new delights, take a few minutes of the fleeting quiet time and give some thought to the question posed in the headline above. Free-Thinking Ministries’ Timothy Fox (a former student of…
Read MoreFive Reasons Christmas Is All About Jesus Or It’s Just Another Day Off
Have you ever noticed how few people get upset when the names of the various founders of the world’s religions are spoken in public forums and private discussions? Mention “Mohammed” or “Buddha” or “Confucius” and nobody gets their shorts in an uproar. But say “Jesus” and the reaction will range from quizzical impatience to cold…
Read MoreScience & Faith: ‘Quantum Artificial Life’ Ends Origins Debate? Not Yet!
Something cannot be created from nothing. That’s why the material world either is eternal or had a beginning, which requires a beginner, AKA the “First Cause,” or “God.” Not according to many materialists, however. They might say “quantum processes.” And they may have just gotten a potentially huge boost to their case, thanks to a…
Read MoreWorking On The Hill: Seems Like Just Yesterday But It Was 1977
Check it out. My first job on Capitol Hill was as press secretary for Rep. Robert Bauman (R-MD), who represented the Eastern Shore of Maryland, working from 118 Cannon HOB. Odds are, this shot was snapped as I was on the telephone talking to Don Baker of the Washington Post Metro Section staff, who covered…
Read MoreA Book Requires An Author But Does A Moral Code?
Put a Christian philosopher and an atheist philosopher in one room and sooner or later — likely sooner — they will start debating the source of morality, or rather whether morality must have a source. The atheist will invariably, and accurately, point out that he or she can be or act just as morally as…
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