JESUS & RELIGION (Part Two)
There is an almost globally rising interest in spirituality. In the majority western nations there is also an explosion of what is called “alternative†spiritualities. Is this a reaction against institutional Christianity? Maybe so, but this does not guarantee...
JESUS & RELIGION (Part One)
Religion worldwide is growing. 84% of the world is religious. Even in secular societies various forms of religion are thriving. But isn’t this harmful? Isn’t religion basically a toxic force for evil? Surprisingly you might get that idea from Jesus himself who...
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: What it is and what is NOT
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1– 7:29) is probably the best known part of Jesus’ teaching. But it is also the least understood. Many people consider the Sermon to be a high level moral code for individuals and for society. Others think of it as a code of...