Tag Archives: Worldview

What MUST a Christian believe?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

I recently read through a book written by Michael Wittmer, who is professor of systematic and historical theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.  GRTS happens to be the seminary I earned my master’s degree from and Dr. Wittmer is one … Continue reading →

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A Case for Justified Lying

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

This post is the follow-up to a previous entry where I asked, “Is it always wrong to lie?”  In the previous post I defined a lie as “an intentional deception” and then pointed out ways that we go about using … Continue reading →

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Over-Eating the Reason for Our Weight, Not Lack of Exercise

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Tim Farley

I recently posted an entry dealing with the obesity rate among Americans.  The post specifically dealt with a recent study that claims that 1-in-5 four year old children is physically obese. Well, another study claims that the U.S. obesity problem … Continue reading →

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Is it Always Wrong to Lie?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Tim Farley

I recently taught through some Sunday school curriculum that covered the story of Rahab found in Joshua chapter 2.  In the story, Rahab protects two Hebrew spies by lying to those seeking the spies concerning their whereabouts.  The Bible praises … Continue reading →

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How should Christians think about professional sports?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Tim Farley

Okay, I have to begin by stating that I am a HUGE sports fan.  I especially love college and professional football.  I also enjoy Major League Baseball, but rarely ever watch it since the games are not televised on local … Continue reading →

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Is Christianity in America Changing?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

Last month, Newsweek published a cover story titled “The End of Christianity in America.”  In the article, Jon Meacham cites recent statistics that show a decline in the number of people who are self-professed Christians.  It seems that in 1990, … Continue reading →

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Why Torture is Always Wrong

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Tim Farley

With the recent release of the “Torture Memos” there has been an enormous amount of discussion centered on the treatment of wartime prisoners.  If you have missed the discussion, just turn on Fox News or CNN.  You will soon find … Continue reading →

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Out for a week…

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

Just to let all of you know, I will be out of town and away from my computer for a week on vacation.  I will not be able to moderate any comments while I am gone and I also will … Continue reading →

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A. N. Wilson: Christian turned Atheist turned Christian

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

Writer A. N. Wilson has published an article in the New Statesman explaining why he has turned from atheism to Christianity.  Wilson, who was an atheist for 20 years discusses why he left Christianity to begin with and what led … Continue reading →

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What Song Do You Want Played At Your Funeral?

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Tim Farley

Music plays an important role in our lives.  It also plays an important role in our deaths.  Often a song is able to express through music and lyric what none of us can with our own words. Most funeral songs … Continue reading →

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