Is Lying Always a Sin?
Copyright (2) 2024 by Bob Siegel On a first glance, that title above must look bizarre. Any of us, if asked whether or not lying is wrong, would be quick to say yes. But is…
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Churches Being Told Not To Gather: A Balanced Perspective
This was originally a Facebook post that I wrote and placed on my timeline April 19, 2020. The response was so positive, I decided to catalogue it with my other articles. On April 30, 2020…
Why is it Wrong for Christians to Take Drugs?
(c) 2020 by Bob Siegel “Why Do Christians say it is wrong to take drugs? Do they really get such an idea from the Bible or is this just some kind of legalism? Besides, isn’t…
Can Evil People Repent?
“Can an evil person like Hitler be forgiven? Could he have turned to Jesus at the last minute before he died? How about suicide terrorists such as the 9/11 perpetrators who slit stewardess’ throats and…
The Integrity of the Old Testament
Often, in the midst of debates or informal discussions with skeptics, I will defend the historicity of the Bible. I am immediately given a very common, popular, Politically Correct lecture. It goes something like this:…
Why Were So Many Non-Violent Offenses Punishable By Death In The Old Testament?
“If God is really a God of mercy and forgiveness, why was capital punishment such a common practice under the Old Testament law? Oh sure, I can understand putting murderers to death, but the Law…
Hell Gets a Bad Rap
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times April 29, 2011 —Shortly before Easter, Time Magazine (April 14, 2011) featured a cover with the question “What If There’s No Hell?” Controversy rages on, even with Easter…
Free Speech Working Both Ways
Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2011 —Landmark court decisions often leave a peculiar fragrance behind, spawning a plethora of mixed feelings. Such emotional roller coasters may understandably look like…
Are Men Not Allowed To Offer Opinions About Abortion?
Published by Communities At Washington Times, 11-9-10 My column of October 4, 2010 entitled, “When Liberal Values Collide,” recently collected a newer comment, reacting to some challenges about abortion. Sometimes a writer’s response to dissenting opinion…
The Most Chilling Prediction Of All Has Come True
In the year 1982, I wrote a futuristic drama entitled, Pandora’s Child. The play was originally performed at the University of California, Santa Barbara and eventually published by Russell House. Subsequent productions by a variety…
Does A Father Also Have A Right To Choose?
Obviously, the most important question associated with abortion is the question of whether or not a human life has been taken. I have already written many articles on that subject, so today I wanted to…
If God Gets Credit For The Bad, Why Not Also Give Him Credit For The Good?
Originally written for Town Hall: 1-17-09 The story is being hailed as the most positive piece of popular news to hit Americans in quite some time, a refreshing change from the war on terror and…
Why would God allow evil such as the terrorist attacks on 9-11?
The following is a brief excerpt from a larger book. For a fuller treatment of this subject as well as a better context, see: I’d Like To Believe In Jesus, But… (The harder, less frequently…
Is the Bible a chauvinistic book?
The following is a brief excerpt from a larger book. For a fuller treatment of this subject as well as a better context, see: I’d Like To Believe In Jesus But..(The harder, less frequently discussed…
Understanding the Difference Between Forgiving and Excusing: An Important Discussion For Today’s Christians
Recently I forwarded some horrific pictures that had come my direction over the internet. They were snap shots of British Muslims demonstrating on the streets of London. Because Islam keeps claiming to be a religion…
Got A Beef Against Religion? You May Have Something In Common With Jesus!
“The thing that keeps me from considering Christianity is the hypocrisy of the church. From the Crusades, to the Inquisition, to Tele-Evangelists always asking for money, I’m just plain turned off!” If hypocrisy is your…
Are Christian Ministers Just In It For The Money?
“I believe in God, but the very notion of people making a living out of talking about God seems distasteful and hypocritical.” I sympathize with your concern. I really do. All of us have had…
Oh, That Horrible Christianity!
Have you heard the latest? They now have a sign up in Connecticut which says “ “9/11” was caused by religion.” Not that this sign is anything new. Atheist literature for years has been claiming…
A Pro-Choice Christmas Card?
Ah, Christmas time! That time of the year when we hear people say such stupid things. I’m not just talking about the person who’s afraid his civil liberties will be violated if he accidentally sees…
Evidently Christians Don’t Hold A Monopoly On Stupidity
What’s the most recent news in the “Get God out of our government” campaign? New laws that forbid the mention of religion during flag folding ceremonies at military funerals. Is this what it’s come to? …