You’re in a conversation and someone says, “Religion has been used to justify all kinds of bad things, like war and slavery. Claiming religious freedom is just about protecting privilege.” What would you say? Sometimes people think that standing up for religious freedom is really about clinging to power and privilege. They …
You’re in a conversation with a fellow Christian who says, “The news is so depressing. I don’t know who to trust anyway, so I’ve stopped following current events.” What would you say? There’s no doubt that following the news can be overwhelming and discouraging… especially these days. Between talking heads on television, moral …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “Religion is full of hypocrites. Christianity is a relationship, not a religion.” What would you say? Some people claim that practicing religion and having a relationship with Jesus are opposites. They think of religion as legalistic, hypocritical, and judgmental. Jesus on the other hand was loving and forgiving …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “The Bible is sexist and is oppressive to women.” What would you say? Many modern-day feminists believe that not only is Christianity outdated in its views of women, but that the Bible is largely to blame for patriarchal oppression. But the next time someone says “the Bible is …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “The idea that Jesus rose from the dead was borrowed from pagan myths.” What would you say? The next time someone says that the idea that Jesus rose from the dead was borrowed from pagan myths, here are 3 things to remember: First, just because some stories are …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “The human race doesn’t need religion anymore; technology is solving all of our problems.” What would you say? Technology today can seem miraculous. We’ve sent people to the moon, cured diseases that in the past killed millions, significantly reduced global poverty and hunger, and we have nearly limitless …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “Who wrote the Bible?” What would you say? The Bible is the best-selling book in human history, but a lot of people don’t really know much about it. So, it’s not surprising that people wonder, where did this book come from? Why was it written? And, who wrote …
You’re in a conversation – or maybe a diversity training session at work – and the topic turns to systemic racism and someone asks, “Are we all racist?” What would you say? When asking ourselves if we are racist, we must be open to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Every person is made in …
You’re in a conversation and someone says, “I think God just wants us to be happy.” What would you say? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be happy, but the next time someone says God just wants us to be happy, remember these 3 things: First, God never promises that we will be happy. But …
You’re in a conversation and someone asks: “Is America a Racist Country?” What would you say? When considering whether America is a racist country, an important question to consider is: “Is there any country without racism?” It’s like asking, is your best friend a lying person? Everyone lies, but is lying the sin that predominantly …
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