Tag Archives: Christianity

Thislethwaite, Theology, and the Norway Massacre

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

This Washington Post piece by Susan Brooks Thislethwaite has created quite stir.  Take a look, and you’ll see why.  For starters, she follows the NY Times and others in referring to the Norway mass assassin, Anders Behring Breivik, as a … Continue reading →

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Homosexuality, State Dogma, and the Censoring of Christians

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

A lot of attention is being given to two recent legal cases regarding Christian counseling students who are being censored because of their views on homosexuality.  Last week a federal court upheld Eastern Michigan University’s expulsion of Julea Ward, a … Continue reading →

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Drawers, Labels, and People Categories

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Amy Spiegel

Over the years, I have talked with many moms whose daughters are preoccupied with one thing or another. For some it’s Barbie; for others it’s Dora; for my daughter, however, it’s the seasons. You might call Maggie our seasonal alert … Continue reading →

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The Real Offense in Christianity

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

In my previous post—January 8—I discussed some aspects of Christianity which might explain why people might find it so offensive—it’s supposed dangerousness, blatant irrationality, and the exasperating nature of some Christian people.  None of these factors really explain the anger and hostility … Continue reading →

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What’s So Offensive About Christianity?

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

This past holiday season saw more stories of communities using “holiday trees” instead of Christmas trees and retailers insisting that their employees not say “Merry Christmas” to customers, out of a concern not to offend people.  Some folks are disturbed by … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year (Whatever that Means)

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Jim Spiegel

When I exchanged “Happy New Year” greetings with someone yesterday, I found myself thinking “What a relief that I can use a holiday salutation which is not potentially offensive because it implicitly endorses my religion—Christianity.  Unlike “Merry Christmas,” a phrase containing … Continue reading →

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Is Christianity the One True Religion?

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Jim Spiegel

My son, Bailey, has a friend named Conner who has been asking his parents some very challenging theological questions of late.  He is only eight years old, but Conner has been stumping his mom and dad just like my kids … Continue reading →

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