“The Lost World:” Winding our Way Toward Truth

“The Lost World:” Winding our Way Toward Truth

One of the ways people look for that sense of grounding, or “home” is to connect with the spiritual side of things.  And indeed, when we looked at the scene in Luke 11:18-20 on Sunday, we found Jesus standing in the middle of a place that was full of rival religious...
How far is Heaven?: The Pluralistic Challenge to Jesus

How far is Heaven?: The Pluralistic Challenge to Jesus

The following video is “Yahweh,” by the band U2.  The name “Yahweh” is one of the primary names for God in Hebrew.  It was a deeply personal name, so much so that when the name “Yahweh” was printed, the Hebrews used to switch to the name “Adonai” (analogous to “Lord”)...
Creation Care Part 1: Animal Rights and World Religions

Creation Care Part 1: Animal Rights and World Religions

The recent oil disaster has prompted a great deal of discussion over what it means to care for the environment, most certainly including the animal species contained therein. The Washington Post recently published a panel discussion aimed at answering the question:...
Coexist: Day of Prayer Ruled “Unconstitutional”

Coexist: Day of Prayer Ruled “Unconstitutional”

Coexist, the bumper sticker reads. At face value, such a message is a very positive one – despite the fundamental differences between religious faiths, they can nonetheless exist together without threat of violence. Problems come in when the message of “coexist”...