“debt” = “guilt”
I’ve read two articles on Germany’s hard line against bailing out Greece that blame in part the German language. Says Michael Birnbaum, “This tough stance comes from a rules-oriented nation where even...
View ArticleDonald Trump’s theology
Surprise Republican front-runner (leading with 24% of GOP voters, with Scott Walker second at 13%) Donald Trump said that he is a Christian. Except for the forgiveness of sins part. From Trump...
View ArticleWhy Secularists Have Problems with Forgiveness
There is currently no real concept for forgiveness in the secular world, no mechanism for atonement or redemption.
View Article“Unforgivable”
Michelle Obama says that she can “never forgive” Donald Trump for spreading doubt about her husband’s citizenship. Whereupon President Trump, in his signature tit-for-tat way, said that he could...
View ArticleGrace in a Courtroom
When Brandt Jean in that Dallas courtroom forgave the woman who killed his brother, he was not just being generous. He was witnessing to this killer, sharing Christ's hard-won forgiveness, which poured...
View ArticleGuilt and Politics
Guilt is a universal feeling, since none of us fallen creatures can live up to our own principles. But without a religion offering atonement and redemption, people must deal with their guilt in other...
View ArticleForgiveness vs. Reconciliation
Forgiveness is about an individual wronging another individual. Reconciliation is about restoring a relationship. We need both. The Bible says that through Christ we have both forgiveness of our sins...
View ArticleSecularists Seeking Forgiveness
Vox has been running a series on the importance of forgiving and finding forgiveness. Though it doesn't mention religion, it uses theological terms, such as "atonement" and "grace." But without a basis...
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