Rev. Herb hits the nail on the head — the words of God are separated from the elements in virtual communion, which is no communion at all. A communal meal is individualized and segregated in this digital wild-west. A pastor speaking the words of institution online has no idea what is going on and cannot see … Continue reading Administration of the Lord’s Supper
Pixar’s Troubled “Soul”
The purely physical description of man is unsatisfying—even in this scientific age. This new Pixar movie has some concept of what is “Beyond” and “Before,” above our time and limitations. But it reproduces the old gnostic/dualist heresy of the body being incidental to the person—a mere discardable form. But God made us body and soul. … Continue reading Pixar’s Troubled “Soul”
MORAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE NEW COVID-19 VACCINES
It has been concerning that many conservative Lutherans have simply taken over the church of the anti-Christ’s official position, without comment or warning about the differing authorities Rome has for its theology and practice. This document is man’s word—and its official adoption is nothing compared to the authority of God’s inspired Word.First, Rome, does not … Continue reading MORAL CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE NEW COVID-19 VACCINES
America a Christian Nation?
A nation, as a political entity, cannot be truly “Christian,” since an institution cannot have faith, nor be forgiven its sin. Moreover, a civil government is ruled by laws, not the Gospel—which is the main power Christ gave the church. The church is universal, the body of Christ—through time and place. Earthly kingdoms, however are … Continue reading America a Christian Nation?
The End
Rev. Philip Hale Originally written Dec. 2014 and also published in CN. —ed We see death all around us. Small towns are dying, our country itself is racing toward bankruptcy, and our entire population is aging and declining. With the exception of a few designated holidays, Christianity is a forgotten memory for most. What does … Continue reading The End
The Biblical case for forgiving student loan debt
Using words from the bible, without coherent interpretation or context, is not the same as treating the bible as authoritative. Just because a few select words fit a political agenda, does not mean we must institute a theocracy, such as the Old Testament Jews had.The author makes some major errors. First, he treats civil regulations … Continue reading The Biblical case for forgiving student loan debt
Why You Can’t Meet God Over Zoom Virtual services are inadequate — but I keep going
Of course, by “going” the author means turning on a screen and staying home. Watching a service is not the same as worshiping the true God, since worship revolves around faith. People have the same problem in church. Disinterested visitors are loath to be there and participate at all. They are there, but not mentally … Continue reading Why You Can’t Meet God Over Zoom Virtual services are inadequate — but I keep going
Words of Hope for Those Struggling With Mental Health
If everything that comes from man is “good” and “normal,” than sin is denied. This author accuses Christians of “overspiritualizing” mental illness, which means to approach it from a biblical and doctrinal point of view. But the therapeutic approach, at its root, is that people are ok and good, and should not feel bad about … Continue reading Words of Hope for Those Struggling With Mental Health
New year, same work anxiety: How capitalism makes work-life ‘balance’ feel impossible
This is another example of allowing everyone to be the victim, and blaming something impersonal, for real and personal sin. Anxiety is fear and slavery to what is not the true God. Working to support yourself and a family is not evil, nor is it supposed to be easy in a world cursed by sin.In … Continue reading New year, same work anxiety: How capitalism makes work-life ‘balance’ feel impossible
When You can’t just ‘Trust the Science’
Ross Douthat wrote an opinion column for the Dec. 19, 2020 edition of the New York Times. He attacked the notion that science and bureaucracy can be folded into one entity. He is right. People’s idea of science (really it is a rational vantage point, method, and procedure) does not match the reality. Science is … Continue reading When You can’t just ‘Trust the Science’
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