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Continue reading →: The Woman and the DragonThis is how the Woman and the Dragon is described in the book of Revelation: “A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She was pregnant and cried out in pain…
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Continue reading →: YHWH, a God of darkness and mystery as well as light and illuminationIn western Christian art the living God is often associated with light, but a review of the Old Testament reveals a far more complex picture. For the God of Israel and everything else is associated with both darkness and light by the prophets. Here are a few examples that illustrate…
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Continue reading →: Superman in SamsaraElan Rodger Trinidad reckons Superman is stuck in Samsara, doomed to an endless cycle of rewrites.
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Continue reading →: Not good enough to belong?“Believe it or not, Christianity is not about good people getting better. If anything, it is good news for bad people coping with their failure to be good.” – Tullian Tchividjian
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Continue reading →: What is the difference between invocation and evocation?This definition from Wise Geek explains it fairly succinctly: Invocation and evocation are English words that are often used interchangeably. They are both derived from the Latin word vocare, which means to call forth. Both words can deal with summoning interaction with non-human entities. Yet, many people, especially those with…
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Continue reading →: Why is female circumcision practiced by some Muslims and not others?Female circumcision is widely associated with Muslims in Western consciousness, but in truth the practice of female circumcision varies widely between different Muslim communities. Why is this? Well, I came across an intriguing explanation for this in “The Third Choice: Islam, Dhimmitude and Freedom” by Mark Durie. Mark writes: “The…
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Continue reading →: The Nail Man: A Poem by Steve TurnerWhich one was it that held the nails and then hammered them into place? Did he hit them out of anger, or a simple sense of duty? Was it a job that had to be done, or a good day’s work in the open air? And when they clawed past…
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Continue reading →: St Michael The Archangel As A SamuraiWell here is an curious mix of traditions. I am not sure who the artist is but I believe the work is entitled “St Michael the archangel as a samurai.” Now, I would have thought if you were going to invoke samurai motifs a more asian looking dragon would not…
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Continue reading →: Christian Theology in Esoteric ContextsI’d like to share a few thoughts for discussion. If we take inspiration from the Apostle Paul’s example in Athens and elsewhere, we should emphasize cosmic Christology over ecclesiastical Christology when explaining our faith to Pagans. This means focusing on the resurrection’s implications for all of creation, not just the…
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Continue reading →: Einstein on God“God is subtle but he is not malicious.” – Albert Einstein
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