Church Paradox: Evangelicals vs. Evangelism

Evangelicals vs. Evangelism
I beg forgiveness but it would appear that most church are more concerned about fulfilling their “quota” on evangelising to other non-believers. And when occassion rises, they skirt around issues involving other beliefs. At times, they may resort to insensitive remarks. Some avoid interactions with non-believers. It is acceptable that an average [...]

Church Paradox: Fantasy vs. Occult

Fantasy vs. Occult
Churches have a serious lack of imagination. And that proves to be among their greatest weakness, oversight and fault. Parents and leaders and believers go berserk at the mention of dragons, elves, gnomes and probably get cardiac arrest when referring to goblins or anything demonic. At the same time, they universally praising C [...]

Church Tax

Source: Wikipedia
Austria
Church tax is compulsory in Austria and Catholics can be sued by the Church for not paying it. Anyone who wants to stop paying it has to declare in writing, at their local municipal council, that they are leaving the Church. They are then crossed off the Church registers and can no longer receive [...]

Church Paradox: Christianity and Cults

Christianity and Cults
The churches are not the nicest folks around when they encounter mainstream Christian cult members (General definition of cult: deviation from the original teachings). The most neglected ministry in the history of church, leaders and believers alike had failed to demonstrate understanding, love and patience in dealing with these groups. To be fair, [...]

Church Paradox: Law, Grace and Tax

Sunday after Sunday, some divinity protege would highlight these two perspectives from the pulpit or fellowship. At times, not very gracious when they “bombard” fellow ministers on some fundamental biblical truths/wrongs going as far as to claim other churches are “out-dated” and legalistic. While I must admit some of the “gracian” ideas are refreshing but [...]