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Lent: Day 13 - Justin Martyr: First Apology, Chaps. 12-23

Day Thirteen: St. Justin Martyr: First Apology, Chaps. 12-23 Who: Justin Martyr was a Philosopher who converted to Christianity and became a tireless evangelist and apologist. Justin wrote more Christianity than any oTher person prior to his time. He is classified herein as Eastern, since he a native of Samaria and his thought patterns were Eastern. However, he spent The last years of his life in Rome, where he was executed as a martyr (c. 165). What: An apologetic (defence) essay to explain what Christians believe and do. Why: Justin is demanding The Emperor to investigate accusations and unjust persecution against Christians so that They at least may face...

Lent: Day 15 - Justin Martyr: First Apology, Chaps. 36-47

Day Fifteen: St. Justin Martyr: First Apology, Chaps. 36-47 Who: Justin Martyr was a Philosopher who converted to Christianity and became a tireless evangelist and apologist. Justin wrote more Christianity than any oTher person prior to his time. He is classified herein as Eastern, since he a native of Samaria and his thought patterns were Eastern. However, he spent The last years of his life in Rome, where he was executed as a martyr (c. 165). What: An apologetic (defence) essay to explain what Christians believe and do. Why: Justin is demanding The Emperor to investigate accusations and unjust persecution against Christians so that They at least may face...

Google, Jesus and Artificial Intelligence

You may have seen The videos and articles being shared around social media lately about Google's new voice-activated digital assistant, Google Home, not knowing who Jesus is. Shock, horror — right? No. It's just more faux outrage and fuel for America's persecution complex. I mean, so what? Google isn't a Christian run company, They have no obligation to Christ or The Church. Why are we letting something like this boTher us so much? It's just anoTher thing in The ever growing list of things-to-be-mad-about-that-don't-really-matter on social media. Where is our faith rooted? What is The foundation and rock upon which we stand? Is it in how well a 'smart speak...

Who was The real Santa Claus?

It's that magical time of year when The lights go up, The trees get decorated and a familiar bearded man in a red suit pops up everywhere. He goes by a few names: Santa Claus, FaTher Christmas, and Saint Nick. But who was The real Santa Claus? Well, to answer that, we need to go way back in history to The fourth century to a Bishop called Nicholas of Myra (present-day Demre, Turkey). Memes abound about St Nicholas and Arius Some early lists place him as one of The Bishops who attended The First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, and There are some questionable legends which state that he was temporarily defrocked (removal from office) and imprisoned during...

From Paradise to Presents: The Christian Story Behind The Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree is one of The most recognisable symbols of The festive season, adorning homes, Churches, and public spaces with its evergreen beauty. But where did this tradition originate, and how did it become a central feature of Christmas celebrations? Looking into The history of The Christmas tree has turned out to be a fascinating historical story woven from various cultural and Theological strands. The Paradise Tree and The Feast of Adam and Eve The connection between The Christmas tree and The Feast of Adam and Eve offers a large clue into its origins. In medieval Europe, December 24th was observed as The feast day of Adam and Eve, a commemoration t...

Lent: Day 14 - Justin Martyr: First Apology, Chaps. 24-35

Day Fourteen: St. Justin Martyr: First Apology, Chaps. 24-35 Who: Justin Martyr was a Philosopher who converted to Christianity and became a tireless evangelist and apologist. Justin wrote more Christianity than any oTher person prior to his time. He is classified herein as Eastern, since he a native of Samaria and his thought patterns were Eastern. However, he spent The last years of his life in Rome, where he was executed as a martyr (c. 165). What: An apologetic (defence) essay to explain what Christians believe and do. Why: Justin is demanding The Emperor to investigate accusations and unjust persecution against Christians so that They at least may face...