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Sep 2021
Our newest mid-week class is all about he essentials of the Christian Faith, why it makes sense, and how it makes sense of the world. Class Date: September 22, 2021 In this class Pastor Dan provides an introduction to N.T. Wright, a living biblical scholar and Anglican Bishop who has written many books and leads a podcast titled “Ask NT Wright”. This class is based on his writings....
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April 21, 2021
What’s So Great About Christianity: Chapters 25,26
In Chapter 25, D’Souza discusses how Christianity is unique among the other major world religions. All religions seek to know God or the Divine, but other religions teach a different way to achieve this goal....
April 14, 2021
What’s So Great About Christianity: Chapter 24
Chapter 24 – The Problem of Evil: Where is Atheism When Bad Things Happen? Summary: In this chapter, D’Souza addresses the argument posed by some atheists which states that there cannot be a God because...
March 31, 2021
What’s So Great About Christianity: Chapter 22
Chapter 22 is entitled: The Imperial “I”: When the Self Becomes the Arbiter of Morality Summary: The 1960s were a time when people in the United States began to go their own way. This resulted...
March 24, 2021
What’s So Great About Christianity: Chapter 21
Chapter 21 – The Ghost in the Machine: Why Man is More Than Matter In this chapter, D’Souza argues with biologists that believe that humans are simply a function of our brain. They believe that...
March 24, 2021
Lenten Devotions: When God Meets Us in Suffering
March 17, 2021
What’s So Great About Christianity, Chapter 20
This week’s discussion is focused on Chapter 20 of D’Souza’s book: “Natural Law and Divine Law: The Objective Foundations of Morality”. In this chapter D’Souza explores three questions: (1) Is there a universal morality that...
March 17, 2021
Lenten Devotions: Christian Virtue
Pastor Dan uses the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector as an example of virtue in the eyes of Jesus. The Pharisee pointed out all of the good works he had done, but...
March 10, 2021
What’s So Great About Christianity, Chapters 18,19
This class covers section VI of D’Souza’s book, titled “Christianity and Suffering”. In this section, D’Souza reviews authors that suggest the Christianity is a force for war and evil. His conclusion is that while there...
March 10, 2021
Lenten Devotions: Our Thirst for God
Pastor Dan refers to Psalm 42: Our Thirst for God. He speaks about Apologetic Theology, which is written to explain Christian beliefs and values. This theology surfaces in times when we are spiritually hungry. There...