In the beginning God said, “let there be light”. And God separated the light from the darkness. But, this was the first day, and God did not create the Sun, Moon, and stars until the 4th day. So what was the light? Where did it come from? Light is more than visible. What is light? Light is a form of radiation, it is a combination of photons … read more
Jesus and his disciples were hungry one day on the Sabbath (Saturday), and they went about, as was customary, plucking ears of corn to eat them (Matthew 12:1). It was a normal tradition to do this, especially for the poor. The grain (corn as a grain) fields were available for people to go in and take some to eat if they were hungry. However, the Pharisees, as … read more
This isn’t a story about how crazy parents turn evil and trample each other to death to get the latest gaming console or television at bargain prices. Granted, that is a factor, but we all already know this, and such an occurrence is not exclusive to Black Friday. The same occurs on the release of the latest Apple device or other major marketing event. This could be … read more
The Roman Catholic church of the middle ages was largely an abomination, a hybrid fusion between Christianity and paganism. This is why today, so-called Christian holidays actually have their roots in paganism, such as the Christmas tree and the Easter bunny (both symbols of pagan fertility gods). However, this was not the beginning of how paganism weaseled its way into the Christian church. In the first nearly … read more
Do you work on the Sabbath? Do you play on the Sabbath? Do you do chores, or scold your children or spouse, or gossip on the Sabbath? Do you sit back and have a good time, eat, drink, and be merry on the Sabbath? You may think that at least two of the above – playing and having a good time – are acceptable on the Sabbath. … read more
