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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]