Bad Things Happen

People, my self included, often ask why do people do the things that they do and the ever popular question why do bad things happen to good people. To be honest, I have no idea, and to say that I don't question God would make me a liar. I do. I doubt my faith and I doubt mankind. However, God in his infinite wisdom always has a way of smaking me on the back of the head. I guess I get the same answer as Job in the old testament. If you want to know what it is, then read the Book of Job. As always, I could be wrong, but thank heavens God isn't.

The Best Choice for 2008

Where we differ

In terms of social politics I am very much a progressive christian. In fact a great many of my heroes were progresive in terms of social action. Martin Luther King jr., John Wesley, George Whitefield, John Paul II, St. Francis, all not only preached the gospel, but lived it. We as christians should continue in their path and stand up for the poor and neglected.

However, modern progressive christians have made one very big mistake in my opinion. It appears that many of them do not believe that salvation is found ONLY in Jesus Christ. I have a great deal of respect for all faiths, and I think there are good things and some truth to all of them. However, I can't pick and choose which parts of my faith to believe and follow. The scriptures are very clear about salvation; it can't be found in any other person except Jesus Christ. This is not to say that christians who believe salvation exists outside of christ are in any way less christian then me. I feel that Christians should be as my good friend says "consistant".