Tag Archives: Christian worldview

Christians, Magic, and the Powers of Evil

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Tim Farley

I posted a story from Yahoo! news that discussed a claim that a man in Nigeria had turned himself into a goat.  Since posting that story, some interesting questions have been raised on this blog concerning the validity of black … Continue reading →

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Obama Closes Gitmo – Who Is Acting More Christian Now?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Tim Farley

President Obama has signed an executive order that will shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention center.  This detention center has come under frequent attack during the Iraq war with accusations of improper treatment of detainees there.  It is alleged that … Continue reading →

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Forget actually talking to people, just place your thoughts on a bus

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tim Farley

There is an interesting war of words going on.  It seems that humanists and Christians are duking it out on the sides of buses. Atheists groups recently started running ads such as “Why believe in God?  Just be good for goodness’ sake.”  And “There’s … Continue reading →

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Just War: Is it an act of love?

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

In Mark 12:30-31, Jesus states that loving God with all of one’s heart and loving our neighbor as ourselves are the most important commandments.  Paul then states in Galatians 5:14 that the whole law is summarized in the phrase “you … Continue reading →

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Is All Really Fair in War? Part 2

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

Yesterday, I brought up the issue of torturing prisoners of war.  The United States has faced repeated accusations that the prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay are facing torture.  I asked, “How should Christians feel about these repeated accusations?” and … Continue reading →

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Is All Really Fair in War?

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Tim Farley

OK, I first want to say that I am still thinking through this topic, so I have little to give you in this post concerning my opinion.  I promise to follow up with some thoughts after a discussion, which I … Continue reading →

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Gleanings From Childbirth

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Tim Farley

 My wife and I had one of the greatest experiences of our lives over the last weekend.  On Saturday afternoon, after 29 hours of labor, Rachel and I welcomed our first child into the world.  I am now a proud daddy … Continue reading →

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Marketing Christ

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Tim Farley

Do you ever wonder if Christian stores and those who produce Christian merchandise are authentic?  I mean, do they really care about Christ and the gospel, or are they just catering to a niche market that is eager to fork … Continue reading →

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Is Your Bible Green Enough?

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Tim Farley

At least one Christian group is promoting a “greener” Christianity.  They have released a Bible made from soy-based fibers and recycled paper.  It also has verses and passages highlighted that are believed to speak of God’s love for His creation and … Continue reading →

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The Offense of Christ

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Tim Farley

Jesus was a controversial man.  In fact, if we believe his claims, he was much more than controversial and much more than a man. Jesus, the one who would be called “the Christ” (or Messiah) by his followers made claims … Continue reading →

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