Gog and Magog in Islam

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By anonymous – Bibliothèque municipale de Toulouse, digitalization of MS 815, Apocalypse en vers français on ROSALIS, Public Domain Part 1 Gog and Magog are mentioned in the Bible as significant figures connected to prophecies about the end of the world. Magog is described as one of Noah’s grandsons (Gen 10:2), representing a people or … Continue reading Gog and Magog in Islam →

The Real History of Israel and Palestine – Pt. 1 and 2

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PART 1 I am writing a book titled Becoming God Through Social Justice: How Mysticism is Dividing the Church. For clarification, by mysticism, I mean panentheism (God in all and all in God). How is this shift in worldview impacting culture and dividing the church? Perhaps a prepublication preview through a short series of articles will provide a … Continue reading The Real History of Israel and Palestine – Pt. 1 and 2 →

How Do We Enslave Ourselves to the Law?

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Many people today may not realize that the very first civil rights act was passed in 1866 by Republicans in Congress. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was the first federal law to define citizenship and affirm all citizens equal protection under the law. However, this act was not strong enough to ensure the abolishment … Continue reading How Do We Enslave Ourselves to the Law? →

Pagan Worship Practices and the Deification of Man: Can Cultures Be Redeemed?

In chapter two of my newly released book Social Justice and the Deification of Man: What to Know When Talking with the Christian Left, I discuss the dangers of making God in our own image in order to make the gospel more appealing to oppressed people groups. Well-meaning Christians who have a heart for the poor … Continue reading Pagan Worship Practices and the Deification of Man: Can Cultures Be Redeemed? →

Santeria, Mermaids, and Drag Queen Story Hour

Photo by Aleksandra B. on Unsplash Ivani Greppi and I have been writing a series of articles on the rise of African diaspora religions in America today and their influence on American society. The religions discussed in the articles include Santeria, Palo Mayombe, and Haitian Voodoo. All of these religions originate from the Ifá divination system of Yorubaland in West Africa. The focus of this article will … Continue reading Santeria, Mermaids, and Drag Queen Story Hour →

Who is Azealia Banks and Why Should We Care?

Image from “AZEALIA BANKS confesses to being a witch” Ivanni Greppi and I have been writing a series of articles on the rise of African diaspora religions in America today and their influence on social justice related issues. The religions discussed in the articles include Santeria, Palo Mayombe, and Haitian Voodoo. The focus of this article will be on … Continue reading Who is Azealia Banks and Why Should We Care? →

Is the Ancient City of Babylon Being Prepared for the Antichrist?

The other day I was watching Dr. Andy Woods of Sugar Land Bible Church in Texas on his podcast Pastor's Point of View and was fascinated by the following report (see first video) he shared about the Iraq Development Road and how this may play into Bible prophecy in the future. (Please note that Dr. … Continue reading Is the Ancient City of Babylon Being Prepared for the Antichrist? →

Is Mary the Mother of the Church and Our Mediatrix?

Photo by Nathan Staz on Unsplash This is the third of a number of reasons why I could never be a Catholic (click here for articles 1and 2). Mariology issues cannot be adequately covered in one article. I plan to address this further in the future. Part 3 of this series will focus on the problems with the Catholic Church’s argument that … Continue reading Is Mary the Mother of the Church and Our Mediatrix? →

Do Spiritual Practices of Black Lives Matter Align with Haitian Voodoo?: Pt. 2

Initial Photo by Domo  on Unsplash This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the religion of Voodoo. In Part 1, we discussed how Voodoo originates from the Ifá divination system of Yorubaland in West Africa. We also examined how animal sacrifices in Voodoo are reductionist of both man and the divine. The mutual dependence of man and God … Continue reading Do Spiritual Practices of Black Lives Matter Align with Haitian Voodoo?: Pt. 2 →

Animal Sacrifice in Haitian Voodoo – Part 1

Image by Eti from Pixabay During the September 10th, 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump accused Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio, of eating cats and dogs, thereby stirring up political controversy once again.1 While I live only thirty-five minutes from Springfield, in Dayton, OH, I cannot take a position on Trump’s statement one way or the other as … Continue reading Animal Sacrifice in Haitian Voodoo – Part 1 →