The Absurd History Of Papal Edicts Concerning Jews

Jews Identified By Yellow Hats Being Burned At The Stake During Inquisition

For those who do not spend much time studying church history (I’m no expert) it might seem strange that Christians would have any problems with the Jews since the first Christian church was all Jewish. However, the way the Jews were treated by the Christians over history seems a bit unchristian. To make matters worse, often … Read more

When Was Jesus Born? Jonathan Cahn Thinks He Knows

Jonathan Cahn

I am no fan of anything I see on religious channels because they tend to just be money making scams or puff pieces for authors, artists, or fake healers. I also don’t trust any author who continuously claims to have solved biblical “mysteries” or discover some hidden secret that educated scholars could not figure out. … Read more

Why Can’t The Party Of Christian Values Tell the Truth?

Once upon a time I thought that being a Republican was essential to being a Christian. Then one day in 2010 my pastor (a Ronald Reagan Republican) challenged me to start researching the guys I am voting for. I think his intentions were to get me more involved in politics which is what happened. But … Read more

Origins & Facts About Our Favorite Christmas Carols

Hymn For Christmas Day Hark The Herald Angel Sing, Charles Wesley

I tend to ponder about things. Where they came from, who started them, yada yada yada. I drove my parents crazy I am sure. Luckily for me, the internet can usually answer all my questions. Today I was in a Christmas themed service and I none of the song credits were at the bottom of the … Read more

Was Jesus Born In A Stable, Cave, Or Home?

Lebrun Adoration Of The Shepherds

Like many of our Christian traditions, the nativity story is filled with both scripture and cultural assumptions. So, as we begin let us re-read the scripture to refresh our memories with the nativity scene. The version below is a fairly standard one, keeping the old wording of Jesus being born in a manger because there … Read more