So there’s a new
cultural phenomenon, and it has a lot of people talking. Just about everyone
has at least heard about Pokémon Go, if they’re not playing it. And it
has also been making news for the number of accidents it seems to be causing. I
thought it could be interesting to take a look at it here, too. We’ll discuss
what it is, what its dangers and benefits may be, and what spiritual wisdom we
can apply to it.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016
What About Racism?
We are faced with
another moment of national crisis. After police shot and killed black men in Minnesota and Louisiana, and five police officers were killed in retaliation in Texas, tensions are high. Many in the African American community feel
persecuted by the police, and police officers are feeling hunted. A sober look
at the facts of the situation would show that the dangers, while real, are not
as pervasive as they seem. Not all police are racists, not all black people are
agitators, and not all of either are murderers. But at times like these, it is
hard to allow reason to guide us. It is easier to lean on emotion and to speak
in general terms. Sadly, that simply perpetuates the stereotypes and leads to
the hardening of positions, resulting in an almost ironic defense and obscuring
of those who really ought to be condemned.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
How Can We Get the Desires of Our Hearts?
The next meeting of
Quest Forums is taking place on July 10. We will be looking at another one of
those “church–y” words that Christians often use but that can be frequently
misunderstood. The topic this time will be prayer, and I thought my article for
this week could take a short look at one of the things we are likely to
discuss. Consider it an appetizer, and if you are interested, think about
joining us for the main course this Sunday!
Friday, July 1, 2016
Is American Christianity in Trouble?
This isn’t going to be a
book review, but I do want to start off by discussing an interesting one I have
been reading lately. Written by Bradley R.E. Wright, Christians are
Hate-Filled Hypocrites…And Other Lies You’ve Been Told is an interesting
read. I’ll admit, it’s been a bit of a slog for me. I’m no sociologist or
statistician, so I have had to do some rereading to grasp a few points. But it
has been worth the effort.
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