When it comes to American Christians and Islam, there tends to be three predominant camps that people find themselves in. One of these groups expresses itself with a kind of xenophobic nationalism which seeks to keep Muslims as far away from the American identity as possible. Another camp flows along with the progressive spirit of... Continue Reading →
An Arcane Christian Connection: Jinx, Silco, Love, & God
This article contains major spoilers for season 1 of Arcane: League of Legends. In our current media-saturated, entertainment-driven culture, it is not always easy to find something that not only goes against the trope-saturated grain of mediocrity, but that does so with dynamic visual storytelling, diverse and unique character types, rich moral complexity, and an... Continue Reading →
Should Christians “Just Preach the Gospel”?
In certain circles, the phrase, “Just preach the Gospel,” functions more as a conversation stopper rather than any kind of genuine appeal. “We need to talk about racial justice.” Just preach the Gospel. “Have we considered if our message and evangelism is contextualized to our culture while remaining faithful?” Just preach the Gospel. “I’m concerned... Continue Reading →
Pantheism’s Big Problem with the Big Bang
Christians ought to be careful with how we refer to the Big Bang. More specifically, we need to be very aware of what exactly we mean when we affirm it as an event that happened in the history of our universe. Christian theology is very friendly to the general idea of the Big Bang, considering... Continue Reading →
C.S. Lewis’s Warning to Apologists
There have been very few more effective Christian apologists in the last century than C.S. Lewis. His writings, both fiction and non-fiction, have brought many to the faith and persevered the faith of many more. When such a man gives a warning to fellow apologists, we would do well to listen (and all Christians are... Continue Reading →
“Scars That Remain”: A Poem on Structural Racism and Christian Responsibility
A people taken from their home in the not so distant past. Millions die as they are shipped in chains to a foreign land. Once on the soil they are exploited daily, no end to the demands. Their efforts and labor bear only fruit for their oppressors, day after day distancing the chasm of prosperity... Continue Reading →