It’s Good To Be Human (Whose Rules Rule 6)
First published 19 December 2011 In order to start to sketch out Christian moral foundations we need to understand that the way Christians talk about equality is different to the way modern secular atheists talk about it. That’s because secular atheists can often appeal to equality as the fundamental truth on which to base moral…
What’s So Special About Being Human? (Whose Rules Rule 3)
First published 24 October 2010 What I’ve done so far in this series of blog articles is only to sketch outlines. I’ve tried to outline the fundamental difference between Christian morality and non-religious philosophies of morality – the final authority. For the Christian the final authority in all matters is God, and He communicates through…
Where Shall We Turn in Times of Doubt?
First published 21 May 2010 Times of doubt A while ago I wrote to encourage those who are worried that they don’t have strong enough faith. I was, to be honest, concerned that my previous reflections may be overly dogmatic, and end up discouraging those who read and say, “I still don’t get it!” I…
What is Prayer?
First published 5 May 2010 “Do not be anxious about anything,” says Paul, “but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) James writes, “Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray.” (James 5:13) If we turn to Matthew 26, when Jesus was “sorrowful and troubled”…
Does Trusting God for Everything Mean We Don’t Need Medicine and Technology?
First published 10 March 2010 If we should have faith in Jesus Christ in everything, including every illness, then why should we do things like medical research and invent things like chemotherapy and antibody treatment for cancer? Doesn’t a reliance on God, through faith in Christ, make us complacent about the problems of this life…