Monthly Archives: November 2018
My family grew up in the Church. We had pastors who were teachers, spiritual directors and also friends. These clergy have been some of the most important people in our lives. They help to form our characters when we are young. As a child, I watched my father under the guidance of these noble men, and this gave me a feeling that all was well with our household, because my Dad had godly friends. I attended Catholic school when I…..
One of the searing questions of human existence is who created the universe. Another question that seems to make some stumble in coming to faith in God today is whether faith and science are compatible. In the opening chapter of Genesis where we find the creation story, we are faced as readers of God’s inspired word with exactly these questions. By Chapter 1 and verse 2 of the Bible God, higher in power, knowledge and strength than we are,…..
The twentieth century saw the continuation of a period in time called Modernity that embodied a moving away from traditional values and the idea that absolute truth exists. This idea of modernity impacted many aspects of culture, such as art and science, and also, religion. In general, its thought represents a strong and intentional break with traditional religious values, accompanied by a strong reaction against them. During the 20th century, technological and scientific inventions changed society forever, along with more…..
