Why Do We Celebrate Birthdays?
But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. (Matthew 14:6) Celebrating the anniversary of one’s birth is a very common and old practice. In fact, in the…
Is the “Fairness for All Act” Fair for All?
The controversial piece of legislation known as “Fairness for All,” which was recently introduced by a Republican congressman, has been called/> a “compromise” between LGBT groups and activists and those who have religious liberty considerations.…
Teaching Evolution to the Next Generation
As a science teacher in Christian schools, I’ve noticed a predictable progression when students begin studying evolution. They start with a mocking attitude that “evolution is stupid.” But when I present the details accurately, a…
What About Living Fossils?
Editor’s note: Dr. John Whitmore is Professor of Geology, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314 [email protected] When Charles Darwin published the first edition of the Origin of Species in 1859, he imagined a large evolutionary “tree”…
Rainbow Meaning: On Colors and Memes
Of all the iconic symbols that God has given us, the rainbow stands as the most vibrant reminder of his faithfulness. After the global flood, God set the rainbow in the sky as a sign…