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Did the Enlightenment negate God?

I’d argue no… in fact, I’d argue that the Enlightenment, while enforcing rational investigation into the nature and existence of God, did God a favour. Although the Enlightenment was great at showing us our human limitations, it brought us no closer to God than any other religious faith. And really… didn’t the Enlightenment just trade […]

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All the rage

The irony in this article is too good to pass up. You have to give it a read: All the rage from The Walrus Magazine.

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The End Is Coming!

I was reading the following article tonight and it prompted me to write: Praying for the Apocalypse People have been claiming that the end is sight ever since… well… since people could say those words. I still find it surprising though that people actually bank on that kind of a worldview. From global warming to […]

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What is an evangelical – IV

Commitment to prayer, discipleship, and faithful service to wider humanity Christian service calls for a personal relationship with Christ, loyal commitment to the church and an obligation to assist others within society. Evangelicals take seriously the call to action given by Jesus: Mark 12:28-31: “One of the teachers of the law came and heard them […]

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What is an evangelical – III

Belief that Jesus’ death and resurrection were historical facts, necessary for our new life The 20th Century has seen an unparalleled interest in the truth claims of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Numerous academics, skeptics and religious challengers have been attempting to subvert the historical validity of the New Testament. The most recent […]