High Strangeness and a Christian Response
High strangeness is, undoubtedly, highly intriguing. Stories about UFOs, Mothman, Bigfoot, and so on, are incredibly captivating for many. Countless “reality” shows have been dedicated to documenting the findings and stories of those who claim to have witnessed these highly strange phenomena. To some extent, it seems that high strangeness has existed for a long time. For […]
What Laws Are We Supposed to Obey?
Stop me if you think you have heard this one before: “You Christians are such hypocrites. You pick and choose which parts of the Bible you like. If you were a serious Christian, you would make sure not to eat pork or shellfish, just like Leviticus says!” Many who desire to dismantle or disprove Christianity try to attack God’s […]
Turning Cheeks or Tables?
One of the most popular movements in evangelicalism today is the cult of “niceness.” This desire for niceness has become so intense within certain circles that it trumps the desire for Biblical truth and doctrinal clarity.
The Incarnation of Jesus: A Hinge of the Christian Faith
The Incarnation of Jesus Christ is one of the Central hinges of the Christian faith, but is often neglected. Jacob Tanner considers why it deserves year-round contemplation.
The Violent Take It by Force
When Jesus says in Matthew 11:12 that the kingdom of heaven was suffering violence, and the violent were taking it by force, what exactly did He mean? As it turns out, there is good reason to believe that He was encouraging Christians to actively pursue Him with spiritual violence. But what exactly is spiritual violence?