I really enjoy the 4th of July and love the United States. However, I am very clear that my first allegiance is to God and that my primary identity is as a child of God, disciple of Jesus Christ, and enlivened by the Holy Spirit. Let’s celebrate.
I was asked this question recently and my initial response was “yes.” However, now I am thinking maybe the answer is “no.” I never believe that divorce should be a first choice or seem like an easy option. I think that there are circumstances where divorce makes the most sense and is perhaps the best […]
I got another great question from Nelson who had previously asked about Sex, Gender and the Bible. I must say some good questions all around. So here goes. How do you respond to someone who asserts that it is impossible to believe in both evolution and creation? First, let me define terms. By evolution, I […]
I have had the opportunity to lead the Builders Sunday Morning Small Group for three weeks studying the gospel according to Mark. This question was from the final class meeting. Is Christianity the only missionary religion? The answer is no. From the Wikipedia entry for missionary – “A missionary is a member of a religion […]
I received a few great questions from Jan via email last week and wanted to share my responses with you as well. The first question had to do with Christianity and other religions and I referred Jan to what I had previously posted: Christianity and Other Religions Good News for All The next question was […]
Last week I posted on Christianity and Other Religions and included my thoughts about how to best respond to someone of another faith. I want to follow up on some of the conversation that I have had via the comments and emails on my assertion that it is more important to share the good news […]
I had a great breakfast at First Watch with Scott on Tuesday morning. He wanted to talk about an experience in which he felt that a church leader depreciated Christianity in relationship to other religions of the world. The relationship between Christianity and other religions is a topic that I find to be quite complex. […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 