Let's start by stipulating that if the apostle Paul wrote that women shouldn't speak in church meetings, then they shouldn't speak in church meetings. Paul had revelation direct from Christ. Paul knew what he was talking about. The question is whether we know what he's talking about. We should not interpret the bible by our … Continue reading Scriptural reasons to doubt the traditional interpretation of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1 Timothy 2:12
Month: May 2019
Glory, not yet
The gospel of John records the healing of a man born blind. It's a momentous record, not only for the impact it had on that man and his parents, but for the theological impact it has on the followers of Christ. To get the full impact, you have consider what it means that the man … Continue reading Glory, not yet
Anti-semitism
When contemplating the recurrent horrors of anti-semitism throughout history, it's important to remember that the driving force of it all is spiritual, not natural. To give a half-way thorough description of the phenomenon is going to require quite a few words. It takes more than saying anti-semitism is evil, which it is. It takes more … Continue reading Anti-semitism
