What Makes Something Wrong? (Whose Rules Rule 2)
First published 10 October 2011 I made a big assertion in my last article. I said that the non-religious people of the West basically see themselves as the final authority when it comes to deciding what is right and wrong. I see that as the primary reason for conflict between Christian moral standards and the…
What is Sin? (Whose Rules Rule 1)
First published 28 September 2011 When non-religious people talk with Christians about morality they normally do so with the belief that there is common ground that can form the basis of discussion. But there ultimately isn’t! In terms of the ultimate principles that underpin and guide what we feel is right and wrong, we are…
Riots in England 2011 – Thinking About the Reaction
First published 16 August 2011 A lot of articles have been written trying to come to terms with the recent riots and looting in England (August 2011). Most people I spoke to while it was going on were asking “Why?” In fact, just stating the fact that the incidents occurred in England says a lot.…
Prayer – Learning and Submitting (A4A 15)
First published 24 July 2011 I can remember learning – but I can’t remember where – as a teenager, that actions spring from belief. And it’s something that resonated so strongly with me that it has stuck in my consciousness since then. Actions spring from belief. What I believe about things will affect what I…