If so many Christians differ in interpreting politics through a Biblical lens, can the Bible really have authority? Good question. Questioning By way of example, unlike Marxism and Islam, the Christian faith allows and encourages questioning to improve our interpretation of the scriptures. This openness will always result in some diversity of opinion, which may…
Author: Philip Rosenthal
I am Philip Rosenthal, an Environmental Consultant by profession. I also run ChristianView Network, a public advocacy organisation promoting a biblical worldview in South Africa since 2000. Our key focus areas are: Sanctity of Life, Sanctity of Marriage, Education Freedom and Religious Freedom. We also address other issues such as Economics, Israel, Constitutional democracy and Drugs. See http://www.christianview.co.za for more details.
Are you following the world-herd, the anti-herd, or seeking the truth?
It is part of human nature to follow the herd in most of our decisions. Wether buying a cell phone, or expressing social media opinions or theology — it’s simpler to follow those we have relationships with than research every point. Most of the time, that is a rational shortcut to decisions — so long…