Biblical Reason & Revelation

“Why Arguing Religion Is Pointless — But Honest Logic Can Change Everything” —- I’ve had two unexpected theological debates at Starbucks recently, and both of them taught me something important about how people approach religion. The man who challenged me wasn’t interested in learning — he wanted to win. First he tried to attack the Bible, then the sign of the cross, and when that didn’t go the way he planned, his real motive finally came out: “Why don’t you look into Islam instead?” —- That’s when I realized something: Most religious arguments are hopeless from the start. Not because truth doesn’t matter — it does. —- But because neither person is an expert in the other’s religion, and both end up arguing from assumptions instead of understanding. I’m not an expert in Islam. He’s not an expert in Christianity. So attacking each other’s beliefs is a waste of time. But there is a way forward: Find one point both sides agree on, and use simple logic. That’s exactly what I did. --- 1. I D...

Cremation: Sin or Sacred Return to Dust? For centuries, Christians have asked: Is cremation a sin? The question often arises because burial was the dominant practice in biblical times, while cremation has become more common in modern society. To answer, we must look carefully at Scripture, history, and the symbolism of fire. --- 🌍 From Dust to Dust The Bible begins with humanity’s humble origin: • “Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life” (Genesis 2:7). • After the Fall, God declared: “For dust you are and to dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19). This “dust to dust” imagery is central. Whether through burial, where the body slowly decays, or cremation, where the body quickly returns to dust, the biblical truth remains the same: our bodies are mortal, and our hope rests in God’s promise of resurrection. --- 🪦 Burial as the Biblical Norm Burial was the cultural practice of Israel: Abraham buried Sarah, J...