Life, faith and the future of the planet
One of the principal arguments made by deconstructionist philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau is that culture tames nature. Rousseau suggested that societies form culture to restrain human nature and allow for an ordered, civilised, mutually beneficial shared existence. Without culture, we would … Continued
I recently wrote here about the unfortunate conflict currently playing out between Christian “Conservatives” and “Progressives” in the public square. One of the battles raging is over the role of Christian nationalism and whether it is a legitimate enterprise for … Continued
If anything makes Christianity look uninviting right now, it’s the ongoing battle between the various groups and individuals who have conflated their faith with their political preferences and taken sides with the “Conservatives” and the “Progressives”. Christians fighting it out … Continued
Vulnerability is a curious thing. On the one hand, we genuinely desire to be vulnerable with others. We know that vulnerability is essential to authenticity, and we all want to be known and loved for who we truly are. On … Continued
I used to think that religious trauma referred only to the experiences of those who had suffered severe sexual, physical, or emotional abuse at the hands of the clergy. I have since come to realise that it includes my own. … Continued
A lot is going on in our world right now. We are slowly emerging from the first significant pandemic in over a hundred years. War has broken out in Eastern Europe, and there is a genuine threat of conflict spreading … Continued
In one of my previous posts, I highlighted the multi-dimensional scope and scale of the environmental crisis facing the world today. One aspect of that crisis is the possibility of climate change as a result of global warming. Recently the … Continued
Life in the twenty-first century certainly comes with many unique challenges, and perhaps none more pervasive and perplexing than the role that mobile web technology now plays. With the advent of smart devices like phones and tablets, life has changed … Continued
Jesus was, without a doubt, one of the most influential people in human history and his life, teaching and ministry have significantly changed the world. You don’t have to be a Christian to recognise that. Even the most ardent atheists … Continued
I once heard a well-known preacher fervently ridicule those who endeavour to save dolphins when God’s priority is ‘clearly’ saving humans. His comments, which seemed to be laced with disdain for those who genuinely care for the well-being of earth’s … Continued
