Last June Barack Obama addressed the General Synod of the United Church of Christ. The IRS believes that this speech was a violation of federal tax code preventing churches and other non-profit groups from endorsing candidates or political parties. According to UCC General Minister John Thomas the church was careful to follow legal guidelines. Campaigning … Continue reading UCC Under Investigation for Speech Given by Obama
The Power of Books
Last night I was thinking about books that have influenced my life. Not just books I like but truly life changing books. Of course for me a given and Sunday School answer is the Bible. I beginning mulling over the idea of what books have really impacted my life. I decided to limit my list … Continue reading The Power of Books
Jesus From a Muslim Perspective
Iranian filmmaker Nader Talebzadeh's film "The Messiah" is generating quite a bit of interfaith dialogue. His film depicts the life of Christ according to the Koran and the Gospel of Barnabas not the Bible. It is being compared to Mel Gibson's "Passion of Christ". There are several key difference between the Christ of the Bible … Continue reading Jesus From a Muslim Perspective
Response to: “How Do You Know?”
Today’s post is a response to a post written by Confused Christian last week. Unfortunately, his blog is no longer available. 1. What is your Religion and what is its denomination? My religion is Christian and my domination is Baptist. However, I am a Christian above all. To me Christianity is more than rituals and obligations but rather … Continue reading Response to: “How Do You Know?”
The Gospel Between Fred Phelps and Joel Osteen
Fred Phelps and Joel Osteen have gotten a lot of press recently for the message they preach. Both loudly proclaim the message God has given them. They claim to speak for the same God yet preach very diverse messages. The Gospel According to Fred Phelps Phelps is the pastor of the tiny Westboro Baptist Church … Continue reading The Gospel Between Fred Phelps and Joel Osteen
The Bible Literacy Project
The Bible Literacy Project is a movement to provide a Bible elective for public schools. Contrary to popular belief it is legal to study the Bible from an academic perspective. Devotional Bible study is not allowed in public schools. The Bible Literacy Project focuses on the impact that the Bible has had on literature, art … Continue reading The Bible Literacy Project
Christmas Reflection
Recently, I have read several sources questioning the authenticity of the Nativity narrative. Even the Archbishop of Canterbury has recently questioned the traditional Nativity narrative portrayed in Christmas plays, Christmas cards and various Nativity scenes. Are the traditions associated with the Nativity true? First, was Christ really born on December 25th? Most likely December 25th … Continue reading Christmas Reflection
The Dee Zone 