Yet Another Question?


In the same way that a lot of Christians would say they don’t ‘do religion’, they ‘have a relationship’, most would also say they don’t do theology. Theology tends to be seen as academic, arguing about things instead of believing the Bible, dusty, boring, unimportant, head knowledge with no practical import. I obviously disagree with all that, but […]



This is taken from a talk I was asked to give at church one Sunday morning. I’ve taken my notes from then and rewritten them into a blog post, making some changes as relevant. Since I was studying when I started the blog, I thought now I’ve finished this would be a good place to restart. Why […]

Gaelic Bible


As Christians we talk about the Bible, we read it, we preach and teach from it. But oh boy can it be problematical. I’ve mentioned how much I value the Bible, and yet also how the Bible’s presentation of God brings up so much that revolts me and seems at odds with the image of God in […]



I could ask why not? However, if you are thinking I shouldn’t be going then I know the reasons you could be thinking of giving. Many of them were opinions I once held, albeit, I hope, lightly. However I’ve studied, I’ve thought, I’ve prayed, I’ve read, then read, studied and prayed some more. Then I’ve ignored it […]

Neon open sign


In spite of all my questions there are some things I believe, some things that I am finally convinced of. I believe in God, even when I question his existence. I find myself praying, my heart turning towards God without conscious thought. God is part of my existence even on those days when he seems distant, silent, […]

Rocks in Orkney sea


Is it okay to dislike God? Or maybe is it okay to dislike what the Bible shows us of God? Or of the Bible authors view of God? Dislike isn’t really a strong enough word to describe how some of it makes me feel. God demanding Abraham sacrifice his son. A test of faith perhaps, one that […]

Daisies kissing


This week I learned that a prominent group of mainstream, American, Evangelical, Christian leaders, have decided  I have made “an essential departure from Christian faith and witness.” This is in regards to a point that they say is not “a matter of moral indifference about which otherwise faithful Christians can agree to disagree.” In the explanation of their […]



Is it sinful to ask questions? The obvious answer is a straightforward no, there are some questions that are just part of daily living, what time is it? Where shall we go for holiday? Who ate the last chocolate? Then there are other questions that are part of learning, how do I tell the time? Where is […]