Many people would agree that life is chock full of “necessary evils”. If asked, some might suggest such things as: fast food, vehicles, computers, success, work, mobile phones, Facebook, the internet in general, taxes, television, alcohol, conflict, and money. The fact is: there is but one “necessary evil”. The bible refers to him as Satan (Luke …
“It gives me great pleasure indeed to see the stubbornness of an incorrigible nonconformist warmly acclaimed.” —Albert Einstein First of all, I must admit, I have a real affinity for Albert Einstein quotes. I get what he is saying here, but I think the term nonconformist is incorrect—or, more appropriately—incorrectly understood. In fact, I submit that the …
“To a large extent, all of us are children of tradition. The faith we received was mediated to us by Christian tradition in the form of sermons, books, Christian education at home, school, and church. We read our Bible in the light of what we have already learned from these various sources. Thus, it …
Panic is the word of the Day. Everywhere we turn, people are panicking. Awhile back, the National Center for Health and Statistics reported over a 400% increase in the use of antidepressants in the U.S. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that antidepressant use increased from 6% to 13% between 1999 and 2012. (Perspective: …
John Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost, first published in 1667, recreates the biblical story of mankind’s fall, including Satan’s rebellion against Heaven and his manipulation of Adam and Eve. The poem speaks of Hell* in graphic terms, reflecting the minds of millions through the centuries. Milton depicts Hell as a horrible wasteland, dungeon-like, without light—even from the …