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Thanks for your question. The five pillars are Islam are profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, pilgrimage. If they are explained in a neutral way, why not? In fact, it would be educational for American children to learn about all world religions. But it must be stressed that...

Thanks to all for this discussion. Question: suppose you were tasked with teaching the 10 Commandments in a public school, without promoting religion? How would you proceed? For example, could you teach the first commandment in a way that was religiously and secularly neutral? Ditto...

Really folks. The phrase Judeo-Christian values or tradition is easily found on the internet. Here is an example:

Thank you for your post. You are absolutely correct, from a Christian perspective. Although Wrangler is right that Feminism is an evil ideology, anthropologically there are subtle differences for men. First, anthropologically, male mammals want lots of sex, but may not be driven by a desire...

Good points. However, Question: Deuteronomy 25:5 says, “If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother shall take her and marry her and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law to her. 6 The first son she...

Mosaic law is largely silent on the importance, to a vibrant, stable society, of a life-long, monogamous covenant between a man and a woman. (It may have been taken for granted, being ingrained for so long.) We do have Commandments 5 and 7, but polygamy is not thereby excluded. Re Same-Sex...

Two Hummingbird (“teenage”) siblings squabbling in their nest. H1: “keep your claws on your side”! H2: “keep your wing out of my face”. Both: “Mom!” Young hummingbird teetering on the edge of the nest: “No, no way. Fly? Too scary. Mom!”

Thank you for your provocative post. OK, so bearing ill will toward others is a vice, a sinful snare to watch out for: agreed. What about the opposite: what should our response be to “karma”: the person who receives God’s judgement immediately upon causing harm to others for personal gain...

Well, you definitely fooled me (which unfortunately happens all too often), but it is OK. As to wisdom: wow! Why didn’t I listen better to my parents, grandparents? Or better, why didn’t I listen and obey God! And of course, without God’s grace, where would we be? Surely convenant...

Thank you for your novel post. Can we presume you are looking for a husband that will care about you, cherish you, and want to protect you, as long as you both shall live? Eddie Murphy said famously (“Coming to America”) that libraries and churches were the best places to find The One. I...

Thank you for your post. Let’s take a look at “Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery.” One of the biggest modern frauds perpetuated by predatory men, and promoted by feminists, is the separation of sex from marriage. An unmarried woman living with a man is often abused. She is viewed as an object...

Thank you for engaging. You are correct that there was no police force in OT times. In fact indigenous tribes the world over (in addition to the Hebrew tribes) have empowered tribal elders to foster, maintain, and enforce the culture, whether harmonious (“Love Thy Neighbor”) or not. Today, no...

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the Rule of Law can’t fix anything if people do not abide by the rule of law. And even if 99% of the people are law-abiding citizens, society must have a means for curtailing the 1% that doesn’t: like a police force. If we wish to transform a...

Does anyone know the author of this dialog? And the Lord said, “Go!” And I replied, “Who, me?” And He said, “Yes, You!” And I whined, “But surely not now? I’m busy with work, my family needs me, and I have a full schedule.” And He said, “You’re stalling!” And the Lord said, “Go!” And I...

Thanks for bring up this subject. For me, forgiveness starts with “hold no grudge, etc.,“ but reconciliation is only possible when persecutors can admit they were wrong. Example (simple): I will always forgive my family members for their transgressions, but have yet to be reconciled with...

Justice, yes, but in accordance with the rule of law. Might FOR Right, and not (per the opposition) Might Makes Right. More than ever, trust in God.

You may read calls for vengeance from otherwise sensible commentators. We should not agree or support any of it, no matter how unfair and evil the original intent. Remember: forgiving means holding no grudges, bearing no ill will, and letting go all anger and animosity, even toward...

Thank you for your detailed response. I generally concur, with one little point, which is important to me. Charity for those who need help with food, drink, shelter, clothing, health care . . . should be a personal responsibility, and not a government responsibility. In our area, for example...

Thank you for your thoughtful post, with which I resonate (and from the replies, others do too). Some questions: Please explain “unbiblical tithing.” Is is mandatory giving, like taxation? Please help me understand “anti-works hyper grace.” Added note: “sins of omission” means (e.g.)...

Thank you for your commments. ”Overabundance of sin” had not occurred to me, but you might be on to something. They might could be weighted down by a guilty conscience, and not know about God’s overflowing grace and love. If there exists a Christian ministry for the suicidal, that could a clue...