Was the Roman Empire’s political context a good or bad one for Jewish and early Christian religion?
That’s an interesting question and one taken up in chapter two of the book, In the Shadow of the Temple, that we’ve begun to explore. Overall, Rome’s policy was much more lenient than other empires. In general they favored [...]
Continue reading about Shadow of the Temple- The Political Dimension
Let’s go ahead and take it on, the issue that stirs controversy every year. What should Christians do with Halloween?
Do we avoid any association with it at all costs? It’s origins are rooted in a pagan festival that involved lots of dark and nasty stuff. Some of the imagery still associated with it (ghosts, witches, [...]
Continue reading about Would Jesus Digg It?- 10- Is Halloween Good, Bad, or Indifferent?
Have you heard about netvibes yet? It has literally saved me hundreds of hours of web surfing time by simply allowing me to have everything I want in one place instantly. I totally love it. Check out our Faith Emergence Universe where you can access some of the sites that we frequent.
Tyranny. [...]
I love this video. It combines the power of visual media with the simplicity of parables, something I think Jesus would like.
But even more than being good because of the way it communicates, this video has something to say that we need to hear as Christians. No, not just Christians- it’s something all people [...]
Continue reading about Videos that Make Us Laugh and Think 1
What You're Saying...