Category Archives: Morality

render to caesar reconsidered

Posted on December 9, 2013 by christopher fisher

Whenever someone wants to show the Bible supporting taxes they will be quick to turn to Mark 12 to point to the time that Jesus stated “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s”. But, contrary to what they think, … Continue reading →

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voting for oppression

Posted on December 5, 2013 by christopher fisher

I remember early in November driving past intersections filled with children waiving colorful signs. They were advocating voting for a new school. After seeing this, my own children asked me what I thought. I explained that it was morally wrong … Continue reading →

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the acts 15 narrative

Posted on December 4, 2013 by christopher fisher

In my previous post, I asked some very straightforward questions about the text of Acts 15. Those who believe that Paul was teaching the exact same thing as the 12 disciples will, predictably, struggle with these questions. This is because … Continue reading →

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marriage is not defined by the state

Posted on November 19, 2013 by christopher fisher

Some Christians believe that two individuals are not married unless the State provides them a marriage license. But, as I learned today, some States have ridiculous requirements to issue a marriage license. Some States literally require a blood test be … Continue reading →

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didache – the teachings of the twelve

Posted on November 17, 2013 by christopher fisher

Eusebius mentions the Didache as an accepted document in early Christianity. He (or other leading Christians) does not believe it is a canonical book but that it did give some value. As such, the Didache gives insight as to how … Continue reading →

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divorce for abandonment

Posted on November 1, 2013 by christopher fisher

The question was presented to me on the nature of Biblical divorce. Are there any circumstances (such as spousal abandonment) which would warrant a divorce? The answer is twofold: 1. Abandonment is divorce. There is no “divorce for abandonment”. They … Continue reading →

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the Biblical way to assassinate a tyrant

Posted on October 26, 2013 by christopher fisher

In Judges 3 there is an interesting story that details how Eglon the Moabite was assassinated by the Jews. The first part of the story is that God raised up Eglon to punish the Jews: Jdg 3:12 And the children … Continue reading →

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Biblical illustration of sloth

Posted on October 19, 2013 by christopher fisher

In Proverbs there is a fairy humorous illustration of a lazy person: Pro 19:24 A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. The picture is a man … Continue reading →

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paul taught salvation by faith alone

Posted on October 15, 2013 by christopher fisher

1Co 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. In 1 Corinthians Paul tells Christians that “all things … Continue reading →

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mortality and the western mindset

Posted on September 28, 2013 by christopher fisher

There is a very interesting article on the blog Experimental Theology in which the author discusses the difference between educated Western sensibilities and those of prison inmates. I’ve read some of the most scandalous passages in the bible to men … Continue reading →

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