Two-Fisted Fighting (Spiritually): The Importance of Relationships AND Truth

I am the lead pastor/minister of a church in Post Falls, Idaho, but many people who know me have heard about my past in wrestling. At the collegiate level, I […]
Philosophy Questions: Why Is Philosophy Important?

Why is philosophy important? Philosophy is important because, as the “love of wisdom,” philosophy carves out space for wrestling with life’s most important questions. When broken into its main branches, […]
What is Atheism? Definitions, Demographics, & Types of Atheists (Part 1)

What is atheism? Although some atheists define atheism weakly as merely a lack of belief in gods, atheism is traditionally more than a denial: It is the belief that no […]
What Is Jainism? The Basics of Jainism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Jainism? Jainism is a religion arising from India which invites its adherents to liberation from rebirth by seeking non-violence and shedding karmic matter. It teaches […]
What Is Sikhism? The Basics of Sikhism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Sikhism? Sikhism is a monotheistic religion arising out of India which sought to show that God transcended both Islam and Hinduism. It was founded by […]
What Is Hinduism? The Basics of Hinduism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Hinduism? Hinduism is a religion historically based in India and focused on obtaining “moksha” (release, freedom). Imagine thousands and thousands of lifetimes, some better and […]
What Is Judaism? The Basics of Judaism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Judaism? Judaism is the religion of the Jews, with both “Jew” and “Judaism” derived from the name of one of Jacob’s sons, Judah. Judaism’s beliefs […]
Monotheism: Definition, Biblical Usage, and Meaning for Our Life

What is monotheism? Monotheism is the belief that only one God exists. While the New Testament church takes monotheism for granted, ancient Israel in the Old Testament shifted back and […]