Category: Theology

Church, Theology

False Dichotomies

It appears to me that American Christianity has developed false dichotomies.  Separating items that should not be separated.  In essence we have developed a belief in “either or” rather than the potential of “both and”. Let me illustrate. Within the church and missions circles we have developed the “either or” dichotomy in areas of truth …

Gospel of John, Musings, Theology

Does God cause pain or difficult situations?

When that question is posed to many people their instinctive response is to say, “No, God only allows pain, suffering or difficult situations.” The instinctive response seems to be in some way a desire to protect God’s character.  We need a God who cares for us.  We need a God who is concerned for us …