religiousranting

In the village of Erudition, a fair-sized established community, Amon and Chakam planned their new dwellings. The two brothers weighed options, each remembering their last day with their father. He evenly divided the land as he lay passing from old age, and both brothers sought to honor him and his teachings throughout their youth. He […]

Prosaic looked out across his glistening orchard during the cool of the evening. Hoe in hand, he leaned on it gazing at his proud work; labor through sweat and exhaustion; his reward. Prosaic tended the orchard from his youth, being taught the lessons of hard work reaps abundance and slack results in want. His father

When I was eight years old, I remember sitting next to my dad in a church pew. I thought about how arrogant some members were. The Preacher asked, “Who knows they are going to Heaven?” Many responded quickly, with a raised hand of intent, proclaiming, “Me!” I turned to my Dad with a look of

Handrails separate us from the danger of a fall and sometimes a deadly distance of no forgiveness.  These same “safety” measures take away freedom, preventing us from stepping to the edge.  I’m not against handrails, but “safety” should not override freedom.   To quote Benjamin Franklin, “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches ?Luke 16:11 ASV Sunday morning arrived with the teacher and his disciple standing outside collaborating plans. Tony would be handed the reins presenting his carefully planned lesson. They continued to prep and a congregation of

Lately, I have been considering a collation involving counterfeit money.  A bank teller in training is taught how to identify the real from the fake.  My first thought would be all the different forms of fake dollars.  In each, the teller would is shown a flaw in the portrait or a portion of the bill

“Either renounce your faith or be cut off.” This has become a reality for our Chinese brothers and sisters. Any religious imagery has to be replaced with portraits of Chairman Mao and President Xi Jinping. Propaganda demonstrates the government filing voids where the church falls short. As an example, a poverty-stricken Christian woman sought help

In the Forbes article called “$2,000 A Day Fine For Obstructing Coronavirus Contact Tracing,” written by Shahar Ziv, descriptions are made toward a hunt for non-compliant citizens, potentially carrying a deadly disease.  According to Ziv, these eight Rockland County evaders are selfishly putting the population in harm’s way through their reckless attempt at negligence. Next,

Worship is under attack.  Singing in church is being outlawed while screaming protestors are encouraged to continue.  Leaders of faith have an objection to the hypocrisy, signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, banning singing and chanting in houses of worship.  Adding to the decree, indoor attendance has been lowered to 25 percent of the building

You were free but have sold your soul back into captivity for a bowl of stew. Racism, near dead not long ago, now is rampaging with reckless hate as the casualties mount in its wake.My privilege is with Jesus Christ as a bond servant allowing me access to heaven and all its power. My debt