Christian Viewpoint
Is Christmas Pagan?
It happens every year. An avalanche of social media posts by self-righteous, legalistic Christians declaring that Christmas is a pagan holiday and we should not celebrate it. I am tired of it, so here are a few things to consider.
Firstly, we know for sure that Jesus was not born in December. No she read more
Here’s Why …
As some of my readers know, I spend most of my Fridays sitting in shopping centres doing Appeal Days, collecting donations for Glory to the King Ministries International’s humanitarian work. The other day, someone asked me why I do it. Here’s why …
I am 63 years old. I have never n read more
False Messiahs, Doomsday Prophets & Hate Cults
It must be something in the air at the moment – there seems to be a rash of crazies staking their claim to their fifteen minutes of fame, and all of it in the name of God.
Here in Australia, a fairly ordinary-looking bloke named A J Miller is claiming that his real name is Jesus Christ, and th read more
Middle Class Welfare Takes From the Poor
“He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich – both come to poverty.” Proverbs 22:16
The release of the federal budget this week reminded me of this verse. It is a pity Kevin Rudd, who is a born-again Christian, didn’t remember it. In s read more
