One of the unfortunate consequences of growing up as a small, skinny kid with little to no athletic talents, is that I was always picked last when participating in playground games. This happened enough that …
So why is it so hard to make a good Jesus movie? After all, the story of Jesus is the greatest story ever told. Why is it so hard to make a good story out …
“Nature and Nature’s laws lay hid in night: God said, Let Newton be! And all was light.” Alexander Pope’s epitaph for the renowned English philosopher and mathematician did not make it to his tomb in …
Aesthetics and Theology A year ago, I had the joy of reading Aesthetics in a redwood forest in the hills near Santa Cruz. It was a great way to pass the time as my wife …
In a recent webinar hosted by Baptist News Global, Mercer University ethicist David Gushee discussed his upcoming book, “Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies.” He explored the concerning intersection of Christianity, politics, and the erosion …
During my Ph.D. coursework, I took a class called Philosophy for Theology. My art scholarship was becoming more philosophical as I worked on Aesthetics and I felt I needed more philosophical grounding. So, this course …
Sin is a varied and intricate concept within the Christian faith. In Hebrew, the word we know of as “sin” is translated from “chattâ’âh.” “Chattâ’âh” means “offense” and usually also includes that offense’s accompanying penalty. …
UCA News writes that around one out of every seven Christians today is at risk of persecution, especially in Asia, where there have been recent high-profile incidents in India, Pakistan, Iraq, and China. While often …
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, over 100 individuals have been apprehended by the police following their involvement in assaulting no less than 21 churches and causing extensive damage to numerous homes. These actions were carried out …
Butch Hartman, a renowned animator celebrated for creating the popular show “The Fairly OddParents,” has shifted his focus to inspiring young Christians with a faith-based series called “The Garden.” Together with his wife Julieann, who …