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Confessions of a functional atheist

Posted on January 12, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 6 Comments

One of the accusations against Christians is that we have a psychological need to believe a fantasy. In other words we make up a belief in God to provide comfort against the unknown. Our belief in God is like whistling as we pass through the graveyard. It doesn’t provide any real benefit but it makes us feel better. Is this true? How should we respond?

Filed Under: Christianity and Culture Tagged With: atheism, Belief, Christian, Christianity, God, Jesus

Homeland Security for the Church – The Need to Defend the Faith

Posted on January 10, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 3 Comments

The culture surrounding the church is no longer supportive of her mission. As a result, we need to train members to defend their faith. We especially need to equip the youth in the church to understand what they believe and why they should believe it. We, as the church, have the truth of Jesus Christ. If it is the truth, it will be able to stand up in the marketplace of ideas.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture, Church Leadership Tagged With: Bible, Christ, Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris

No retreat baby and no surrender – Inspired by Bruce Springsteen

Posted on January 4, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

The Bruce Springsteen song “No Surrender” inspired some thoughts about what is worthy of such dogged pursuit by the believer. See what the Apostle Paul and C. S. Lewis have to say in relation to this.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture, Quotation Tagged With: Apostle Paul, C. S. Lewis, Christ Jesus, God, Gospel, Weight of Glory

Parasites vs. Producers – From Nebuchadnezzar to Wall Street

Posted on January 2, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

There have always been human parasites. God hates injustice and the church needs to know that parasites gather around political power.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture Tagged With: Bible, Christian, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lord, Nebuchadnezzar, Old Testament, Wall Street

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