What is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD)?

The term Moralistic Therapeutic Deism was first coined by sociologists Christian Smith and Melina Lundquist Denton in their 2005 book Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers (Oxford University Press). Based on extensive research, they identified the predominant beliefs of American teenagers, even those that claim to be Christians. They named the core beliefs Moralistic Therapeutic … More What is Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD)?

Did Jesus really exist?

Typically, when this question is asked, the person asking qualifies the question with “outside of the Bible.” We do not grant this idea that the Bible cannot be considered a source of evidence for the existence of Jesus… READ MORE > > >

Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court – SO abortion is illegal? – True or False? / Question: “What does the Bible say about abortion?”

Please note this opinion piece is gathered from reading more than a dozen articles. Well if you listen to the pundits on the left or the loonies marching on the streets of liberal cities yesterday. or even politicians speaking to the press, you would think that was the case. They claim, the SCOTUS had overreached … More Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court – SO abortion is illegal? – True or False? / Question: “What does the Bible say about abortion?”

 “Can a Christian be pro-life personally but pro-choice politically?”

Question: “Can a Christian be pro-life personally but pro-choice politically?” Answer: Few issues in the United States are as contentious as abortion. One common approach to the controversy attempts to separate moral views from political views with statements such as these: I’m personally against abortion, but I don’t think it should be illegal. Women should have the … More  “Can a Christian be pro-life personally but pro-choice politically?”

QOTW – Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

Question: “Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?” Answer: First Corinthians 10:13 says, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way … More QOTW – Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

“What is the meaning of, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Psalm 14:1; 53:1)?”

Both Psalm 14:1 and Psalm 53:1 read, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” Some take these verses to mean that atheists are stupid, i.e., lacking intelligence. However, that is not the only meaning of the Hebrew word translated as “fool.” […] READ MORE > > >

“Do not worry about tomorrow”—is that even possible?

Question: “‘Do not worry about tomorrow’—is that even possible (Matthew 6:34)?” “Do not worry about tomorrow,” said Jesus in His great Sermon on the Mount, “for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). For the third time, Christ gives His disciples this command not to worry, repeating it … More “Do not worry about tomorrow”—is that even possible?