Hidden Treasures in the Book of Job is a book written by scientist, pastor, and astronomer Hugh Ross.[1] While it is, in some sense, a commentary on Job, it is also a considerably different treatment than I have run across before. Most people who analyze Job immediately jump into the suffering Job experienced, God’s sovereignty, or something along those lines. While these would … [Read more...]
Proselytism: So simple, even some atheists get it!
Disclaimer.(1) These days, it seems proselytism (2) is such a touchy subject. I often hear skeptics and atheists complaining about religious people trying to convince others of their beliefs. But, is it really proselytism that is the problem, or is it the sharing of your religion (often called evangelism in Christianity) that is their concern? If we give it a moments thought – … [Read more...]
The Titanic: reality, legend, and the use of parallels.
It is a dark, cold April night in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The world’s largest luxury liner is on a voyage between the New York and England. Because it is thought to be ‘unsinkable’ (due to its watertight compartments) it is travailing at a speed in excess of 22 knots and is only carrying lifeboats for less than half its capacity of 3000 (as few as regulations … [Read more...]
Environmentalism, Creation Care, & Christianity
Today is Thanksgiving here in Canada and one thing I am especially thankful for is this beautiful world God has gifted us. (1) But Christianity has a questionable history when it comes to how we should care for our home, at least in common perception today. It is a topic, which sadly, is too often neglected by Christian apologists. … [Read more...]
Media Review: Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is a video (available in DVD and Blu-ray formats) by Illustra Media about the amazing biological transformation process from caterpillar to butterfly. The main feature is a little over an hour long and there is a good amount of bonus material. The main feature is so packed with information, that this review is only going to scratch the surface. I am not a … [Read more...]
Teapots & Spaghetti Monsters: Why atheists aren't off the (proof) hook.
A common challenge Christian apologists face concerns the atheist's claim that God doesn't exist. A more specific variety of this challenge was recently posed by a TilledSoil.org reader concerning an atheist's use of Russell's teapot analogy for the non-existence of God. Here is an extract of Bertrand Russell giving the analogy: "If I were to suggest that between the Earth … [Read more...]