Category: Theology: The Doctrinal Mysteries
A good, hard look at the core doctrines and beliefs of Christianity, both pro and con.
A good, hard look at the core doctrines and beliefs of Christianity, both pro and con.
What is the difference between orthodoxy and heresy in Christianity, and how did orthodoxy and heresy emerge as Christian theology and Christology developed and evolved? The history and origins of Christian heresy, just as the history and origins of Christianity itself, is actually a lot more nuanced and complex than it originally appears to be.
In this article, I explore the leading paradigms of atonement and salvation in Christianity, both mainstream and alternative. I also make the case for my conviction that conventional Christianity, especially in its more conservative forms, has been too harsh and unforgiving in its understanding of sin, atonement, and salvation
Think you know the Christian doctrine of Original Sin? Take a deeper look. What you discover may surprise you as I explore the history of this doctrine as well as its many ramifications, both positive and negative.
Do creation and evolution have to be mutually exclusive? Is there a worldview that can accommodate them both? This article answers these questions, and is an introductory survey of various views, both ancient and modern, on how the world came to be.
Do you think that the Jewish and Christian conception of God has always been purely monotheistic? Think again! This article discusses and explores the evolution of the Judeo-Christian God down through the ages.