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Continue reading →: How did Jesus come to be called Jesus?In the city where I live we have a lot of migrants – from India and Iran and elsewhere – and it’s not unusual for them to have both an “Aussie name” and a birth name. The reason for this is quite simple: their native languages often contain sounds and…
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Continue reading →: The Bible and The TarotBoth the Bible and the Tarot use symbols and stories to convey deeper truths about the human experience, and I find it fascinating how these two seemingly different systems can intersect and inform each other. In the Bible, there are many archetypal figures that represent different aspects of the human…
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Continue reading →: Why literalist ways of interpreting the Bible are not always the most faithfulWhen someone takes a literalist approach to the Bible, they tend to assume that every word of the Bible was written to be taken at face value and applied to our lives in a very rigid way. However, the Bible is a complex and multifaceted text that was written in…
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Continue reading →: Avoiding Slander: What the New Testament Teaches About Speaking of Spiritual BeingsAs Christians, we are called to love and respect all people, regardless of their beliefs. While we have different convictions and worldviews, it is essential to show kindness and compassion towards others. This raises the question: Do Christians have a license to slander the gods of others? Let’s consider some…
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Continue reading →: Merkavah and Apocalyptic Literature: Exploring the Relationship Between Two Jewish Mystical GenresMerkavah and apocalyptic literature are both genres of Jewish mystical and visionary texts that emerged in the Second Temple period, but they differ in their focus and content. Merkavah literature, also known as Hekhalot-Merkavah literature, is a type of Jewish mystical text that dates back to the Second Temple period…
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Continue reading →: Fear Not: Embracing Christ’s Message of Love and RedemptionI am going to be blunt. Fear mongering goes against the fundamental teachings of Jesus Christ. Christ teaches us to love one another, to have faith in God, and to live with compassion and empathy towards all people. Fear mongering, on the other hand, seeks to exploit people’s fears and…
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Continue reading →: Is patriarchy essential to Christianity?No, patriarchy is not essential to Christianity. While some interpretations of Christianity have traditionally emphasized male leadership and dominance over women, there is nothing inherent in Christian doctrine that requires or condones patriarchy. In fact, there are many examples of women playing important roles in the Bible and in Christian…
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Continue reading →: The Doctrine of Sin: How we make it needlessly offensiveHave you ever noticed how the doctrine of sin can sometimes be unnecessarily offensive? Like many of you, I’ve seen firsthand how this doctrine can be abused, causing harm and creating division. In this blog post, I want to explore some of the ways we make the doctrine of sin…
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Continue reading →: Grace and Karma: How Christianity Views Cause and EffectI have always been fascinated by the concept of karma. It’s one of those ideas that transcends religious boundaries and speaks to something universal in the human experience. But, as I’ve delved deeper into the topic, I’ve come to a somewhat different perspective on what karma is and what it…
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Continue reading →: What is Anabaptism?Anabaptism is a Christian tradition that emerged in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation. While Anabaptism has its roots in historic Christianity, it has some distinct beliefs and practices that set it apart from other Christian traditions. In this post, I will briefly be exploring the history and key…
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