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Continue reading →: Did Jesus Really Exist?Every now and then I encounter someone who denies that Jesus was ever a historical figure at all. The conversation usually starts with questions about primary sources, gaps in what was written down, or the fact that the earliest surviving texts were written after his death. Underneath that, though, is…
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Continue reading →: How Do I Learn to Live More Peacefully with Others?I was reflecting today on the simple rituals that could help me live more peacefully with others. Not grand commitments or abstract ideals, but small, repeated practices that might slowly reshape how I move through each day. I find myself wanting a life where peace is not just something I…
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Continue reading →: Review: When “Just War” Stops Being JustI recently read Brad East’s article in Christianity Today arguing that just war theory is supposed to be frustrating, and on that point, I think he’s right. At its best, just war theory is not a permission slip for violence but a restraint upon it. It is meant to slow…
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Continue reading →: Father, Son, Spirit and the Limitations of Gendered LanguageWhen I listen to the questions people bring about Christianity, the issue of gendered language for God is rarely far beneath the surface. It doesn’t always come as a direct theological challenge. Often it appears as a simple observation, or sense of unease: why is God so consistently spoken of…
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Continue reading →: Sin, Evil, and the Limits of LanguageI’ve been reflecting on how easily conversations break down, not just because we disagree, but because of how we say things. I was in a conversation with an atheist the other day, when he said: “there is no such thing as sin.” I get why people sometimes push back on…
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Continue reading →: Is Our Understanding of Christian Nationalism Too US-Centred?I’ve often been a bit dissatisfied with the way Christian nationalism gets talked about, because it’s usually framed through a very US-specific lens. It ends up tied to American politics and culture wars in a way that doesn’t always travel well, or help much when you look at other countries…
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Continue reading →: How Should Christians Deal with Narcissists?I’ve been doing some reflecting on narcissism recently, especially as it seems to be playing out so visibly in our world right now. Narcissism is often described in terms of an inflated sense of self, a constant need for admiration, and a tendency to use others to maintain that image.…
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Continue reading →: What do oil and incense in Leviticus symbolise about ritual and worship?I have been reading Book of Leviticus and noting along the way the repeated use on two simple elements: oil and incense. In Leviticus, they reflect particular ways of understanding worship. Oil is mixed into the offering—it soaks through ordinary things, permeating them. Incense is placed on top and burned—it…
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Continue reading →: Rash Promises: Could Leviticus 5 Have Relevance for Judges 11?I was reading Leviticus 5 today, where it talks about sin offerings for rash oaths, and was struck by the potential relevance to the story of Jephthah’s daughter in Judges 11. The laws in Leviticus 5 assume that people will sometimes speak too quickly. We can make promises in the…
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Continue reading →: The Creation of Pedo ManAfter posting an AI generated image of himself as the Messiah, Trump has no only angered Christians but sparked a flurry of memes mocking his hubris. This one mimics the Sistine Chapel painting of God creating Adam, though in this image its Trump and Epstein who are the focus.
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