All of us find pleasure in being agreed with. There is no pleasure in being told that you are wrong. Yet there is no blessing that surpasses having critics, standing up against everything you say, or teach. It is the critics that can ensure positive development—and not necessarily those agreeing…
Are there good reasons for committing suicide?
Recently, I attended a funeral involving a victim of suicide. On listening to the grieving relatives, I picked up some peculiar opportunity to understand causes of scourges, such as this one. I suppose the suicidal phenomenon is beyond the scope of psychologists and intellectuals. Here is a narration that could…
Three attributes of Jesus—identify with true Christians
The title of being ‘Christian,’ qualifies one to carry three attributes of Jesus. Without these, it is futile for anyone to assume being Christian. Under normal circumstances, this revelation could transform Christianity upside-down. But certainly, very few can be willing to renounce comfort. The only problem with truth is that…
The risk of nuclear war in face of altruism
The world is at the brink of nuclear war. North Korea is the villain, where every nation, opposed to North Korean’s nuclear programme is considered virtuous. World leaders are preoccupied with what could be the best course of action to avoid the catastrophe. The strategically positioned legal minds remain without…
Christianity is defined in one word: Altruism
Arguably, Christianity is the largest religion in the World. But Christianity is not a religion, but a principle that ascribes to altruism. When Jesus summed up what He described as fulfillment of the law and the prophets, He was basically talking about altruism. “So whatever you wish that others would…
Why racial differences—when all are in God’s image?
The fall of humanity is projected in racial differences and languages. All were one in Adam. The first incident of deterioration is recorded from the point when Cain saw a different individual in Abel. This was an illusion, as Cain and Abel were two personalities projected in one man, Adam.…
There is no denomination that represents truth.
Various denominations carry a statement of beliefs—designed to display how their particular denomination differs with others. Supposedly, this, therefore helps whoever would be looking for a denomination that naturally identifies with the person concerned. But this does not take away the fact that there is no denominational organization that represents…
Christianity is divided into three categories
Christianity is probably the largest religion in the world. But members can be divided into three categories, as analysed through their behavioural patterns. Generally, all Christians confess that they love Jesus. However, not all Christians know anything about Christianity. Most are only bound by what would be expounded by their…
Does God Need zealous warriors in His Army?
The lyrics of one of the well-known Christian Hymns goes like this: “Stand up, stand up for Jesus; Ye soldiers of the cross. Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead. Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is…
Which liberty did Christ bring to Humanity?
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of…