First, there are the historic reasons. The Gospels, unfortunately, offer conflicting data. The Gospel of Luke indicates Jesus was born in Bethlehem because a census was being taken that required Joseph to leave Nazareth to return to his Read More
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Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?
December 22, 2009
There are a number of explanations for why Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
First, there are the historic reasons. The Gospels, unfortunately, offer conflicting data. The Gospel of Luke indicates Jesus was born in Bethlehem because a census was being taken that required Joseph to leave Nazareth to return to his Read More
First, there are the historic reasons. The Gospels, unfortunately, offer conflicting data. The Gospel of Luke indicates Jesus was born in Bethlehem because a census was being taken that required Joseph to leave Nazareth to return to his Read More
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Why Do We Suffer? Part Three: A Christian Perspective
July 1, 2009
In part one of this series, I wrote that suffering is a problem for Christianity, one that it doesn't address very well. Afterall, why would a God of love allow suffering?
The Rev. John A. Sanford, an Episcopal priest, my first clergy boss, and one of the men who most influenced my life, couldn't Read More
The Rev. John A. Sanford, an Episcopal priest, my first clergy boss, and one of the men who most influenced my life, couldn't Read More
Why Do We Suffer? Part Two: An Ancient Greek Perspective
June 30, 2009
And even in sleep pain that cannot forget
Falls drop by drop upon the heart,
And in our own despair, against our will,
Comes wisdom to us
By the awful Grace of God.
- Aechylus (525-456 B.C.E.)
In part two of this discussion about suffering, I turn to the ancient Greek dramatist, Read More
Falls drop by drop upon the heart,
And in our own despair, against our will,
Comes wisdom to us
By the awful Grace of God.
- Aechylus (525-456 B.C.E.)
In part two of this discussion about suffering, I turn to the ancient Greek dramatist, Read More
Why Do We Suffer? Part One: A Hebrew Perspective
June 13, 2009
As a psychotherapist I frequently meet with people who are suffering. To them it seems as if the suffering will never end. At times it is more than they believe they can endure. It is not uncommon for them to ask, "Why do I suffer?"
Why a God of love allows suffering has been Read More
Why a God of love allows suffering has been Read More