Getting caught in the blame game – Part 2

March 9, 2012 Bible Reflection Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

If evolution is true on what basis do we blame others? Where does the need to blame come from? This post is part 2 of a 2 part series.

What is behind the popularity of Harold Camping?

May 20, 2011 Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Harold Camping and May 21 As many people know, Harold Camping has predicted that the rapture will happen on May 21. I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that I will be writing a post the morning of May 22 thanking God for another day. My purpose here is not to catalog […]

Observations on Fantasy Literature

The intent of this post is not to debate the merits and demerits of the Harry Potter books and movies, it is to make some observations about fantasy literature in general.

To death and beyond . . .

Perhaps it is only my warped sense of humor, but this strikes me as funny. The Pharisees preferred Lazarus dead rather than have him there to challenge their beliefs. The Pharisees, who thought themselves a light to the nation, could not tolerate the presence of one whose very existence was a critique of their life and practice.

I always let the Lord Guide me

The problematic words in these translations are “always” and “continually.” I find that I have lapses when I allow my pride to take over and I think (and too often say) stupid stuff.

That pesky sense of oughtness

That pesky sense of oughtness seems to keep creeping in, even in those who say it doesn’t exist. This is the dilemma of the materialist. It is this sense of right and wrong that has caused many to explore the claims of Jesus Christ.

A response to Hungry Atheist

On July 9 of this year, I wrote a post entitled, A follow-up to some comments. One of the comments I received on that post was from someone calling himself (or herself) Hungry Atheist. I thought that I would selectively quote the comment and provide response to the points that were raised in that comment.

A Matter of Perspective

The disciples are frantic. Jesus is asleep. The response to the storm is a matter of perspective.