(This is the ninth in my series of Bil’s ideas about ten misconceptions in Christianity today. This post suggests that the institutional church thinks Jesus died to save us. He didn’t!) As I drive the freeways to Los Angeles, I see a huge sign on top of a tall building that says “Jesus Saves.” Facetiously, … Read more
(This is the eighth in my series of Bil’s ideas about ten misconceptions in Christianity today. This post suggests that the institutional church thinks Jesus ascended. He didn’t!) This year (2026), Ascension Day was on May 14. Holy Ascension Day for the Orthodox Church was on May 21. This holy day drives me nuts for … Read more
In my ninety-one years, I have never been so aware of the preponderance of conspiracy theories floating around. For example, recently I heard a woman state definitively that the government inserted tracking material into all the COVID-19 vaccinations so it could follow all our movements. The worst part is she believed it! Then, my mind … Read more
The other day, I asked a woman if she went to church. She responded, “I’m a Bible-believing Christian!” It was an innocent question with an unexpectedly strong response. Jesus taught me to ask a question when answering a question (he asked 307 questions), so I asked, “What do you believe about the Bible?” Here’s how … Read more
If you want your baptisms to be invalid in the Roman Catholic Church, say, “we” instead of “I” during the rite. This nitpicking fact made international news when an American Roman Catholic priest, between 2005 to 2022, said “we,” meaning the body of believers, as he baptized folks. Canon law lawyers have ruled that a … Read more
In 2022, Lent started on Ash Wednesday, March 2, and terminates with the celebration of Easter, April 17. During this time, there will be a great deal of talk about Jesus, a cross, and his crucifixion. The Holy Week story is filled with lots of myths but little reality. The first time one sees a … Read more