It’s been long observed that history is written by the winners. This is because the winner is able to re-write the narrative of the past. In this way, history repackages negative events- like genocide, into more positive concepts- like “Manifest Destiny”. We've seen this same kind of alteration with the apparent victory of science over... Continue Reading →
Genesis 6: Judgement
The beginning of this chapter can be confusing. It begins with references to “the sons of God”, “the daughters of men”, and their children the “Nephilim”. Use of these names, without any further explanation, suggests an existing knowledge of whom they refer. When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were... Continue Reading →
You’ve Made a Wrong Turn…
It's overwhelming to think about the all-knowing and all-powerful nature of God. It makes you wonder just how much control we really have over our lives since God already knows everything that will ever happen. Does that mean that my choices are already scripted? Do the choices I make really direct my life? Are we... Continue Reading →
The Disconnect
Do you believe in God? This was the question addressed in a Pew Research study about religious beliefs in America. The results were both surprising and confusing. The survey showed that 90% of Americans believe in God or a higher power. I was shocked to learn that because the United States has become increasingly secular.... Continue Reading →
…The Last Will Be First
In my last post (The First Will Be Last), I discussed the relationship between Jews and Muslims as offspring of Abraham. Now we will look at the most devisive issue between these Abrahamic faiths, the identity of Jesus. Some Jews still consider him a false Messiah, while others a wise teacher. To Muslims he is... Continue Reading →