When a Worldview Leads to Crisis
It’s a beautiful grace that worldviews can change! The one you hold now is probably somewhat different from the one you held at an earlier stage in life. Each metamorphosis likely came one clash at a time. A Christian worldview, formed by divine revelation, is arrived at decisively—and often through much wrestling. Because it so […]
Jesus and the Buddha: What Was Their Diagnosis of Humanity’s Problem?
According to Jesus and the Buddha, what is fundamentally wrong with humanity? As we will see, Siddhartha Gautama’s diagnosis of humanity undercuts the human problem by changing our perspective about what a human is. He does this by having the adherent realize that she isn’t an enduring self. Once an adherent is cured of her […]
Jesus and the Buddha: How Did They Interact with Society?
It’s impossible to overstate the influence of Siddhartha Gautama over the Eastern world and Jesus Christ over the Western world. But how did they minister in society? In this article, let’s look at the styles of ministry between Gautama and Jesus. How involved were each in the lives of people? Both had ministries of teaching, […]
Jesus and the Buddha: How Did They React to Suffering?
If we were to name the most important religious figures of the Western and Eastern world, they would be Jesus Christ for the West and Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, for the East. In this article, we’re going to contrast how Gautama and Jesus reacted when facing the troubles of the world. We […]
Why Should Christians Learn World Religions?
Why should everyday Christians bother to learn the basics about other religions? Here are three reasons you should consider. Clarify the Facts It’s too easy to misunderstand other religions. On the one hand, some writers will make religions seem more similar than they really are. Such authors fudge the facts in order to bring about […]
Why Humans?
To understand the purpose of humans, we should first understand God’s intent for creating them in the first place. God’s creation story is littered with clues about his reasons for creating humans. God is good, and His creation is good. We cannot escape these twin truths when we approach the Scriptures with open eyes. So […]
Intersectionality, Christianity, & Why Reconciliation > Reversal
In the land of India lived a woman named Kisa. She had a son, an only son, who unexpectedly died. Kisa could not accept that he was gone. So she scooped him up in her arms and went from neighbor to neighbor asking for medicine. Everyone she talked to knew the boy was dead. Yet […]
10 Things Every Christian Should Do When Traveling Abroad
If you’re planning a trip to another country, you’ve probably already looked at lists like this of must-haves (chewable Pepto tablets, blister band-aids, and dry shampoo are some of mine) and must-dos (I love to have locals show me their favorite spots that aren’t tourist-heavy). But if you are a Christian, I believe there are […]
