I’m Not Doing It For the Warthog and the Pine Cone
I’m becoming an environmentalist. That statement may not mean much to the reader but those who know me well will raise an eyebrow or two. After all, I am frequently expressing concern with some of…
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Oh Yeah? Well David Did A Lot of Stupid Things
A friend was preaching for me that morning. I was away on vacation. My new church was only a few months old consisting of about 30 people, an even mix of Charismatic and (how shall…
Are Feminists Really Concerned About The Rights of All Women?
Originally published: November 24, 2007 Where is NOW when we need them? The National Organization of Women was no where on the horizon in the days following Time Magazine’s report about the cruel way women…
A Conflict Even Captain Kirk Couldn’t Handle
November 10, 2007 It’s very common these days to assume that whenever there’s a conflict, be it a conflict between two people or a conflict between two countries, both sides must be partly right and…
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? …
Behavior Not Even A Christian Apologist Can Defend
Normally I hate lawsuits but occasionally there is a just one. From The Baltimore Sun (Nov 2, 2007) “A Baltimore federal jury awarded nearly $11 million Wednesday to the father of a Marine killed in…
How To Cause A Muslim Freudian Slip
I believe there are peaceful Muslims in the world. I really do. I’m not just saying that as obligatory, Politically Correct drivel. I have met and conversed at length with many peaceful Muslims. But I’m…
If You Don’t Like Her, Take It Up With Jesus
Ann Coulter is in trouble again although I suspect this is one lady who doesn’t lose any sleep when people think she’s in trouble. Ann appeared on Donny Deutsch’s CNBC show ,”The Big Idea.” Why…
Calling God Allah: What’s In A Name?
The article below is from MSNBC: It is followed by my own commentary. AMSTERDAM – A Roman Catholic Bishop in the Netherlands has proposed people of all faiths refer to God as Allah to foster…
A Book Club Manifesto
August 27, 2007 The Associated Press took a survey this week to see who reads more, the Liberal or the Conservative. And in this survey, it was discovered that liberals read an average of 8…
The True Gay Agenda
July 13, 2007 I believe most homosexuals just want to be left alone. I believe we can feel sympathy for their plight without condoning the lifestyle. As a pastor I have counseled many gay people…
Will The Real Hitler Please Stand Up?
Thursday, July 05, 2007 Ahmadinejad keeps shooting off his mouth about Israel. While liberals defend him and tell us we should get to know him, the man himself tells us exactly what he plans to…
Is Mel Gibson’s “The Passion Of The Christ” Anti-Semitic?
From the column, “What About It, Bob?” By Bob Siegel © 2004 by Bob Siegel All Rights Reserved This article is not to be reproduced without written permission from the author. As a writer, the…
What is “the unforgivable sin” and how do I know if I’ve committed it?
For this month’s column, I have included an E Mail that I sent to a college student in response to some questions he asked me. For this reprint, I changed the student’s name. This was…
How does one actually become a Christian?
Up to now, my articles have been a defense for Christianity or an answer to certain questions which challenge the validity of the Bible. I encourage such questions because I do not believe we should…
Turning the tables: Three questions to ask skeptical friends
From the column, “What About It, Bob?” By Bob Siegel © 2002 by Bob Siegel All Rights Reserved This article is not to be reproduced without written permission from the author. “What year did you…
Is persecution good for the church?
From the column, “What About It, Bob?” By Bob Siegel © 2002 by Bob Siegel All Rights Reserved This article is not to be reproduced without written permission from the author. “The streets of our…
Why are there different versions of the Bible?
From the column, “What About It, Bob?” By Bob Siegel © 2002 by Bob Siegel All Rights Reserved This article is not to be reproduced without written permission from the author. Unless you are referring…
Does the Bible really speak about the future?
From the column, “What About It, Bob?” By Bob Siegel © 2002 by Bob Siegel All Rights Reserved This article is not to be reproduced without written permission from the author. “Soon Spring will end…