Culturally we have been looking at individuals as constructs. Everyone is guilty of sinning. We develop constructs of individuals when we can't deal with our own sin or sin that has been done to us. A lot of us look to popular figures to imbue our sin and problems directly on. Celebrities are turned into gods when they are everything we are not. Cultural icons are turned into … [Read more...] about The Construct vs. The Sinner
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The Mob Of Public Opinion
On Tuesday, April 20th the verdict of Derick Chauvin was influenced by the mob of public opinion. Last year when the case was televised there was information left out. The media gives you a still shot that fits the narrative they want to create. BLM, Antifa, and the general public run with the narrative with constant protest and riots thru that last year. This, unfortunately, … [Read more...] about The Mob Of Public Opinion
Living in an Age of Truth Resistance
We live in a age where we attack truth like it is a virus. It is far easier to affirm your own beliefs then to ask questions. Our culture is lacking the ability to discern what is fact and what is fiction. We are afraid of claiming ignorance then feeling the need to have a hot take. Can we trust the sources to which we get our information? Are we truly living in an age of truth … [Read more...] about Living in an Age of Truth Resistance
Being Fair for the Sake of Fairness
Being fair for the sake of fairness is a big problem in our culture. This act creates the perception that you are a reasonable person. Being fair on an important issue allows for your bases to be covered, out of fear that your opponent will tell you that you are not objective. Sometimes people do this to make themselves look better among those who even agree with them. Also … [Read more...] about Being Fair for the Sake of Fairness
Affirm Thy Neighbor
Our culture and Church has redefined "Love thy neighbor" and changed it to "affirm thy neighbor." A church should speak the truth regardless of how someone takes it. The method in which you speak the truth should have love in mind, while forsaking the truth is not love at all. People want others to affirm the lies that they tell themselves. If a Christian passively allows this … [Read more...] about Affirm Thy Neighbor