In his book, Amusing ourselves to death, Neil Postman argues that our entertainment culture has undermined our ability to reason and gain understanding. We have "smart" televisions and internet connected devices that can deliver movies, video clips … [Continue reading]
A follow-up to some comments
In February of last year (2012), I published a post entitled "The temptation of anger in response to militant atheism." That post received a number of comments from those who challenged some of my assertions. The commentors also asked some very good … [Continue reading]
When your church becomes cultish
One of the identifying marks of a cult is that the leader will demonize any person who leaves the group. Even the best of churches cannot meet all the needs of everyone coming through the doors. There is room for diversity within the body of … [Continue reading]
What we need versus what we want
The paralyzed man had no trouble understanding that he needed healing. Without the ability to walk, he could not earn a living or live a normal life. As a paralytic, his only means of supporting himself was as a beggar. The text of Luke 5:18-25 … [Continue reading]
