According to Harold Camping, May 21, 2011 was supposed to be the Judgment day. Here we are, a couple days later, and we are still waiting for the Judgment. This was not the first time for Camping to make such a prediction. He is also not the only one who has presumed to announce the [...]
Why the Interest in Judgment Day Predictions?
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:44 am by Andy Sochor
The Religion of Peace
Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:46 am by Andy Sochor
The adherents of Islam and their sympathizers spend a lot of effort trying to paint Islam as a “religion of peace.” The well-documented history of terrorist attacks carried out in the name of Allah make it difficult to defend this position. An examination of the Quran does not help either, as it calls for Muslims [...]
Reminders from the Tragedy in Japan
Posted on March 14, 2011 at 1:14 am by Andy Sochor
It is truly sad to read news reports and see pictures and videos of the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in northern Japan. While our hearts go out to the victims and our prayers are for all those affected, it is also important to remember some important lessons that this tragedy [...]
Is Marriage Becoming Obsolete? Four in Ten Say ‘Yes’
Posted on November 19, 2010 at 1:13 am by Andy Sochor
A recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 39% of Americans (nearly four out of ten) believe that marriage is becoming obsolete. This is up from 28% in 1978. As a society, a percentage this high is shameful. But anymore, sadly, it is unsurprising.
Let us not forget the admonition to respect the [...]
Burning Books
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 3:54 am by Andy Sochor
A small church in Gainesville, Florida has caused no small disturbance with their plan to host a Quran burning this Saturday to mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Terry Jones, the leader of this church, has been urged by Muslims, religious leaders, and government officials to cancel the event for fear of [...]
Lessons From a Lightning-Struck Statue of Jesus
Posted on June 17, 2010 at 12:13 am by Andy Sochor
By now you have likely heard of the giant statue of Jesus that caught on fire after being struck by lightning. This event has some wondering what it means. Was this some sort of sign from God? Or was it just some random event?
Tim Haile of the Parkway church of Christ has just written a [...]
A Lesson from the Gulf Oil Spill
Posted on June 6, 2010 at 3:07 pm by Andy Sochor
On April 20th, an oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico causing oil to begin spewing into the water from the floor of the Gulf, about a mile underwater. After more than six weeks, the oil is still flowing. BP is working to try to stop the leak while other efforts are underway to [...]
