Tag Archives: religion

Should We Judge Others? A Look at Matthew 7:1-5

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Tim Farley

In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus says, “Judge not, that you be not judged.  For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.  Why do you see the speck … Continue reading →

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Why do “pious” fight death the hardest?

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Tim Farley

It turns out that those defined as “religious” have a greater desire to prolong life when death seems imminent.  A study that examined 345 patients with terminal cancer found that a religious person was three times more likely to have … Continue reading →

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Only 9% of American Adults Possess a True Biblical Worldview

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

A study from Barna Research reveals that only 9% of adults in the U.S. have a biblical worldview.  In the study, a biblical worldview was defined as: …believing that absolute moral truth exists; the Bible is totally accurate in all … Continue reading →

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Building Church Buildings: Do We Spend Too Much?

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Tim Farley

In Matthew 16:13-20, we find an exchange between Jesus and his disciples.  In this conversation, Jesus asks his followers what people are saying about him and who they are saying he is.  After the disciples answer this question, Jesus then … Continue reading →

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Churches Not Immune To The Economic Downturn

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

Homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgages.  Foreclosure rates are at an unbelievably high level.  The economic downturn has hit us all in one way or another.  Churches are no exception.  As congregants have less money to give, churches have … Continue reading →

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When you’re desperate for money, anything goes

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Tim Farley

The economic situation has impacted us all.  We have become creative in our attempts to cut our spending and increase our income.  Well, the State of California is becoming creative too.  They are discussing a way to bring more income … Continue reading →

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Fewer Americans Say They are “Religious”

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Tim Farley

An American Religious Identification Survey has found that fewer Americans claim religious affiliation today than in 2001.  The survey found that 15% of respondents said they had no religion.  This is an increase from 14.2% in 2001 and from 8.2% … Continue reading →

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Morality and God

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Tim Farley

I have been conversing with two young self-proclaimed atheists about the relationship between belief in God and morality.  I thought some of you might be interested in this conversation.  The article is found on their blog at http://livingthemystery.wordpress.com/2009/03/09/morality-and-religion-inseparable/ . This post … Continue reading →

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Passages Taken Out of Context, Part III: Exodus 20:7 “Using the Lord’s name in vain”

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Tim Farley

Exodus 20:7 reads: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” According to our current thinking on this passage, this means … Continue reading →

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When Gay Rights and Religious Liberty Collide

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Tim Farley

In a blog posted on Christianity Today’s website, Mollie Ziegler Hemingway discusses the methods being used by gay rights activists to make their point.  She argues that “obnoxious, bigoted mobs that won’t tolerate any disagreement don’t usually win supporters.”  Her … Continue reading →

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