The classical theodicy riddle goes like this: Since there is evil, God cannot be omnipotent and at the same time kind, for if He were so He would not have allowed evil. So, if He exists, He is either omnipotent, but not kind-hearted, for He does nothing to stop evil; or He is kind-hearted but not omnipotent, for though He…
For many years I taught that God is a gentleman; that He will not force anyone to do anything; that He gave every human being free moral agency – the freedom of exercising choice. That was what I understood, because that was what I had been taught. And it fitted my concept of God, that He is not a bully…
There are people who state unequivocally that they view the entire Bible as binding on them. Still, if you press them, you find out they talked too soon. I don't know of anyone who considers the Bible to be the inspired word of God, of which some passages he or she does not consider to be binding or not applicable…
WHAT ABOUT GOD THE FATHER? My grandchild speaks of "dear Jesus." The Christian songs they sing are about "sweet Jesus." Most of the modern spiritual songs are about "my Jesus." So what's wrong with that? By itself, there is nothing wrong with that. Jesus is our Savior. He deserves our praise and expressions of gratitude. But let us be honest,…