In scripture there are two different categories of sin: sin against God and sin against man. The former is universal and absolute, independent of person, time, or place. But the latter is contextual and relative, dependent on personal issues of conscience and cultural norms which can vary between people, times, and places. These are sins not as defined by God, but rather as defined by humanity. However, God holds us to these definitions in addition to His own as they are offe

Our modern society has pushed sexual boundaries and bent definitions so far, that it has come full circle and is undermining its own foundation. Though most modern gender identity advocates and activists don't realize it, their arguments now present them with an uncomfortable dilemma which strays far beyond the realm of science and into those of philosophy and theology. Ironically, to make sense of these entangled concepts, the advocates are forcing us to evaluate their claim

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but sexuality is in the I Am as the creator. The lust of the flesh may desire and justify all kinds of carnal pleasure, but only God can define proper sexuality as the designer and author of sex. These definitions have been widely agreed upon and understood throughout Jewish and church history, but have recently come under fresh scrutiny and challenge, so it may be time to revisit the texts and reevaluate the arguments for this gener

A civilization engulfed by materialism will consequently be enraptured by humanism and hedonism and will eventually end in catastrophism. Derived from a Greek word meaning pleasure, the ancient philosophy of Hedonism is the theory that the satisfaction of desire is the highest good and aim of human life. This philosophy has permeated Western civilization to such a pervasive degree that even the Church has succumbed to its influence, devising man-centered theologies such as th

There has long been a fervent movement in academia which has sought to bring about Marxist ideals in America, starting with the Frankfurt School clear back in the early 1930's. These failed ideologies found footholds in American universities, but were largely rejected by society for a variety of reasons. But in the late 2000's the social conditions provided an opportunity for Marxism to become fashionable again and a few years later, Black Lives Matter began to gain real trac

Intense debate abounds in the Church in areas of theology, morality, and doctrine which are perceived to be gray. Scripture does not always spell out the finer details and man therefore must reason his way through some sticky subjects. This reality provides ample opportunity for Christians to blur the line between righteousness and unrighteousness, so we must be very mindful of our hermeneutics, check our currently held beliefs against historical church doctrine and orthodoxy

Compassion is a biblical virtue and command for individuals, but when it comes to government, scriptural instruction is decidedly more focused on justice and security. When we conflate the role of government with the individual or the church, we arrive at rather unbiblical conclusions which often result from reading passages very divorced from their textual and historical contexts. Such is the case with the modern debate about national borders —biblical texts are trotted out

Violence can be difficult to reconcile with morality. Yet war, capital punishment, self-defense, and defending the lives of others are all biblical concepts. Indeed, justice itself carries with it the image of a sword as it cannot be guaranteed without the use of force. Even freedom is hard won and must be defended vigorously—the Framers of of the US Constitution understood that in their inclusion of the Second Amendment. But the cultural attitude, particularly among Western

God designed the perfect mechanism to ensure the future of humanity, but there has been a glitch in the system. Every culture in human history has recognized that the bedrock of any healthy society is the family unit formed by the institution of marriage. This institution provides the safest and most beneficial environment for sex for all parties involved—the mother, the father, and the resulting children. We ignore this basic and universal truth at our peril as there are dem

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