The "life tradition" and the "death tradition" are two different approaches to Jesus. The first approach is most commonly associated with focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus, the second with the death and resurrection of Jesus. Interestingly the "life tradition" may have been the earlier form of Christianity…
The phenomenon of near death experiences Many, many people have had a near death experience and have experienced aspects of the afterlife. These accounts are available from websites such as IANDS or www.ndeinsights.com or by simply searching "near death experience" on YouTube. In these accounts people have died or left…
Not everything should be thrown away when realizing that key parts of Christianity don't stack up. Some practices you will have been doing are universal and are based in reality but have just been labelled "Christian". Where these are of benefit it is important to keep them as they are…
If Jesus came with a simple and profoundly powerful message, that the previous view of an angry and vengeful God was wrong, that the most important thing is to transform our hearts and minds towards love and that we can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven now - how would…
This is a bit of an understatement, but being converted to Christianity by stealth seems a bit wrong. You may be surprised this happens, but it does. Or you may have been converted by stealth yourself and so know exactly what this can involve. In some churches it takes a…
The church is very clear on its understanding of Jesus. This understanding is present in the symbolism you see (death on a cross), the songs that are sung (death for our sins) and the sermons that are preached (we are saved by Jesus's death). Ultimately, it is all to do…