The myth of the Flood of Noah, found in Genesis 6-9, presents many hypothetical physics problems. Here is one I have never heard anyone consider:
The flood of Noah drowned the entire earth, and covered all the dry land. Let’s assume this means it rained at least 9000 meters in order to cover Mount Everest. The [...]
The famous story of David and Goliath as presented in 1 Samuel 17, is actually two stories interwoven to make one. Much like modern Christian apologists who try to harmonize the four Gospel accounts of Jesus, the editors of this story probably had similar problems when trying to harmonize two or more revered traditions. There [...]
Regarding the Resurrection, and continuing the comments from the last article:
But to me, it is not what is possible, but what seems most plausible. The Synoptic Gospels line up the events of Jesus life fairly well. The Synoptics line up the events of the cross pretty well also, despite the differing sayings of Jesus in [...]
Last year about this time, I celebrated Easter as a committed believer of our Risen and Living Savior. I have done so every Easter I can remember except for a rebellious stint I had while in my 20s (we all have those, no?). The one thing I knew for certain was that it was impossible to be a [...]
Reader Heather submites the following comment and open question:
Here’s a general question for anyone — in terms of the Bible, what are the clear-cut, no way around it, ways that one knows one is saved? All I’ve really found is believe in the Son, and ‘publicaly confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in one’s [...]
When I was in my early to mid 20’s, I went through a phase of doubting my own salvation in Jesus Christ. I lost faith in him and desperately wanted it back. My lack of faith came from the string of broken promises that are in the Bible. Consider this whopper, from the Great Commission [...]
JennoPo, joeyanne and Heather discuss the very essence of Christianity – our salvation and our means of salvation. The Bible is NOT that clear what it means to attain salvation. Matthew, James and Revelation in particular seem to think you are saved by faith and the law. Paul’s letters are all about grace. What about the [...]
In the last article, readers joeyanne and Heather shared these comments:
“I believe in an omnipotent God who gave us the Bible as His great communication to us. I believe that every word, (down to every last comma) is inspired by God.” – joeyanne
“Actually, I don’t think the Greek texts had grammar — that was left [...]
I die hard but am not afraid to go.
- Last words attributed to George Washington, December 14, 1799
This being the Lenten season, we Christians often reflect on the 7 statements of Jesus while he died on the cross. Let’s take a look at them:
1) Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are [...]
This is a question that has nagged me off and on for years as a Fundamentalist Christian. It is a question that I still have today, and I am not satisfied with the answer. Let me share it with you.
Many Fundamentalists share the cliché “I am not religious, I just love the Lord”, or something [...]
