Widen the Narrow Way

He also hinted at rewards for non-believers for good behavior. Jesus spoke on degrees of reward as well. The Bible describes a set of afterlife options far richer than a binary Heaven or Hell upon dying. I will also throw in some speculations as to why the Gate is narrow. And will attempt to reconcile the predestination passages and prophecy in general with culpability and free will. This is fundamentally a political site, yet I include some pretty heavy duty Bible study and theological ruminations.

One answer is that I write on theology for the same reason that Ayn Rand wrote on philosophy. Political decisions are in large part extensions of moral assumptions.

The United States is at its roots a Christian nation, despite efforts on the part of the elites to change this. There is another reason: I am a Christian.

• Nocturnal Illusion II: Quietus.
• Wonder of Christmas.
• The Top Barriers to Success.
• Reflections (Nites Saga Book 2);
• La fille du chemin du Puits (FICTION) (French Edition).

Convincing my fellow Christians to actually do what Jesus commanded vs. It should be more important than any political impact.

The benefits of living in a freer society in this life are transient. Treasure in Heaven has rather more long term benefits. During my lifetime the mainline Protestant denominations diluted doctrine in order to be more inclusive. Whether certain parishes of my childhood denomination even qualify as Christian is debatable.

This could be the path to a Post Christian future. This pattern is not new. The ancient Church absorbed many pagan practices and holidays in order to get people in the door. Worship on Sunday instead of the Sabbath is likely a compromise with the state religion of Rome.

Christmas conveniently falls at the time of an assortment of pagan midwinter celebrations — Saturnalia, Yule, etc. The Reformation in part was an attempt to remove such pagan cruft. The original War on Christmas was waged by Puritans, not secularists. The lessons require many chapters, covering grace vs. There is too much material for on sitting, so be sure to bookmark your place.

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