I came to these great words from Ignatius of Antioch last night: It is right, therefore, that we not just be called Christians, but that we actually be Christians, unlike some who call a man bishop but do everything without regard for him. Such people do not appear to me to act in good conscience, inasmuch [...]
One thing I am not shy about mentioning is that I believe all Christians in the military today must leave the military as conscientious objectors. Yes, that does imply joining the military is not much of an option for starters. But I wanted to make a very simple comparison between the two sides in this: being [...]
I hear that mindset a lot lately. We’ve seen the mentality all too brutally clear over the last six or so years. And it is absolute nonsense if you are a disciple of Jesus. Because of former Vice President Dick Cheney’s recent and continuous media parade defending the Bush administration’s enhanced interrogation methods, cable news shows [...]
The persecutors and executioners would press for them to convert or face death. Probably 99% of the time, a recantation or conversion garnered them freedom.Then you have quite the dilemma that I have to work through almost on a daily basis in my studies on Christian martyrdom and persecution. What do you do with the lapsi?
