Tag Archives: Christianity
Easter celebration, a matter of life and death
Religion’s a good thing I suppose,” said one. “Especially for those who are dying; it helps people get ready.” Continue reading
Filed under Through the Year, Christmas, Easter
Cyclone Irina and the Water of Life
In our well-regulated and carefully-choreographed city-dwelling lives, we are not used to being at the mercy of the elements. Continue reading
Filed under Community, Odds & Ends
Why the West Rules, and why love is more important
I have now finished reading Ian Morris’ book, Why the West Rules — For Now. At 645 pages it’s a big book, and in more than just length. I touched on his gloss on Christianity in an earlier post. Overall … Continue reading
Filed under Books & Movies, Community
Why the West Rules—For Now
What would someone outside of Christianity have to say about our internal squabbles, denominationalist standoffs, conservative-liberal warmongering, and a whole host of divisions fervently defended on all sides. Continue reading
Filed under Books & Movies, Community
Worthy Christmas narrative from NZ parliament
My friend at Wondering Pilgrim posted this most remarkable Christian sermon ‘preached’ by a New Zealand politician who is a self-proclaimed athiest. I agree with Wondering Pilgrim, it is one of the most profound Christmas sermons I have heard. Worthy … Continue reading
Filed under Sermons
