Life, faith and the future of the planet
It seems to me that when it comes to matters of ultimate importance, like the existence of God and the nature of life after death, we are all, at best, agnostic. I mean that in the most literal sense of … Continued
These days, I spend a lot of time walking along the coastline not far from our home. We are fortunate to live near a stunning stretch of marine preserve with a well-maintained path between the ocean and the bush. The … Continued
I’m teaching on the subject of Christian Spirituality this semester at Alphacrucis University College. I’m also developing a new unit on Discipleship for the Bachelor’s and Master’s of Theology and Ministry degrees. That means for the past few months, I … Continued
Aristotle was undoubtedly one of the greatest philosophical minds of Western civilisation. He maintained that happiness is humankind’s primary pursuit and ultimate purpose, the one thing for which there is no greater reason. By that, he meant that we study … Continued
I recently wrote about the change the evangelical* church will need to embrace if it’sgoing to address its rapid decline in the West and maximise the opportunities this unique cultural moment presents. Perhaps the most significant change relates to the … Continued
You don’t have to be Christian or particularly religious to know something is wrong with the world. You only have to turn on the news, switch on the radio, or search for a report online, and you will quickly be … Continued
Why am I not an atheist? Firstly, and quite simply, I think atheism assumes to know too much. While it is true that you cannot prove empirically that God exists, you cannot prove that He doesn’t either. Nobody can say, … Continued
The value of facts is that they are true. The value of beliefs is that they are known. Of course, some beliefs are based on facts and are therefore true, too, but that is not always the case, nor does … Continued
I recently wrote here about the unfortunate conflict currently playing out between Christian “Conservatives” and “Progressives” in the public square. One of the battles raging is over the role of Christian nationalism and whether it is a legitimate enterprise for … Continued
Integrity is a virtue that should ideally inform our treatment of one another, whether at home, in business, at work, or while pursuing shared goals. Over the years, I have developed what I believe is a helpful framework for understanding … Continued
