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Are Tattoos And Piercings Permissible For Christians?
Are Tattoos & Piercings Permissible For Christians?
Church Visitor: Pastor Bud, I’m planning to get a really cool tattoo of my grandmother on my arm. She means so much to me.
Pastor Bud: Wow! That sounds great! I can’t wait to see it.
Christian Bystander: Doesn’t the bible say we should not do that?
Pastor Bud: That was just for the Old Testatment. It doesn’t apply to us Christians today. We Christians have to be careful that… Continue reading
Should Christians Watch TV?
Should Christians Watch TV?
“I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes” [Psalm 101:3]
In order to properly answer the question “Should Christians Watch TV?” we need to find out what the Bible says about what God expects of us. If you are of the opinion that we dare not be judgmental by speaking out about specific activities, remember that Jesus said “judge with righteous judgment” [John 7:24], lest we come under the condemnation of God’s Word… Continue reading
Are “Harvest Parties” for Christians?
Are “Harvest Parties” for Christians?
Originally published in the Colorado Christian News, October 1995
(author’s name not published)
“What are you doing for Halloween?” Ask a Christian parent this question, and be prepared to hear an answer like, “Nothing! We don’t celebrate Halloween.” Thunder crashes, and you creep away, embarassed for even asking.
“What are you doing ON Halloween?” Ask the same parent this slightly altered question, and their whole manner and response brightens. “Why,” they begin, as… Continue reading
Should Christians Teach In Public Schools
Let Go Of The Rope
(Should Christians Teach In Public Schools)
I recently read a column in which the author suggests that even though public education is “over the edge” of a cliff, Christians are “holding the rope from which the system dangles.” He suggests letting go of the rope by removing our children from the government schools. Why should Christians prop up an anti-Christian institution by their participation? Let it die its well-deserved death.
This prompts the… Continue reading
Christianity 101
Christianity 101
Important Information For New Christians
This article is intended to be a very brief crash course highlighting important issues in biblical Christianity for all those who are new to the faith and for all those who wish to find out some important facts that all Christians should be aware of.
Rule #1:
Don’t blindly trust what anybody says – not your pastor, not some famous preacher on TV or radio. No one! Be like the Bereans in… Continue reading