Category: Christians & Culture
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Christian Deconstruction: 4 Common Traits
Deconstruction stories often trouble Christians. Once professing followers of Jesus have abandoned some or most of the classically Christian beliefs they once held. As I have read, watched, and witnessed numerous such stories, commonalities became apparent, and a particular pattern emerged. Not all stories fit the pattern completely, but a majority do. I want to…
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Reflections on Pride Month: 2 Suggestions for Christians
The last decade has witnessed a seemingly exponential growth in the moral and political divide in America. There doesn’t seem to be an issue that doesn’t excite strong opinions and emotions: Trump, immigration, Black Lives Matter, climate change, LGBTQ, etc. This cultural tension appears to be a religious struggle between conservative and liberal visions for…
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Answering Objections to School Choice Legislation
January witnessed a massive shift in the balance of power both in this state and at the Federal level as Republicans gained control in both. One thing is certain; we will all be confronted with new ideas and change. One such topic that seems to be making both national and state headlines is education, and…
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Logical errors of the sexually confused culture
Given the recent same sex marriage ruling (SCOTUS) by the Supreme Court, one cannot help but be amazed at the rapid pace with which this moral and sexual revolution has happened. However, I want to challenge the moral and logical foundation this movement is based upon. The LGBT movement, along with its societal and legal…
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The Use of Anti-Depressants
I have written in the past on the topic of anxiety and depression and have touched on the use of medication. However, I want to discuss the issue a little further, giving my thoughts on what I believe is a proper Christian perspective of the use of anti-depressants. I hope to answer such questions as:…
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Bad Advice – “Get a good degree so you can get a good job”
How many times have you heard someone say, “You need to go to college so you can get a good job and make good money.” I think there are all sorts of issues with this statement, but before I expound, let me share with you a problem I believe is continually getting worse – a…
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The Silent Killer: How Public Schools Are Damaging Your Child’s Christian Faith
Before you read any further, please know this post is not meant to condemn Christian parents who send their kids to public school. Every family is facing different life circumstances, and I am not in a position to levy judgment against anyone. That being said, I strongly believe there are serious problems for Christians to…
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A Response to Liberal Views of Income Inequality
An article recently appeared in the news written by Robert Reich, professor at UC Berkeley, titled, “The 4 biggest right-wing lies about inequality.” A copy of the article can be found here. He said America is “heading toward levels of inequality not seen since the days of the 19th-century robber barons” and the conservatives are…
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Resources on Pornography Addiction
Porn addiction is real and it is rampant; and statistics have shown us that those who attend church are not exempt. Addiction rates are about equal for those who attend church vs. those who don’t. And let’s face it, porn addiction kills. It is ruining marriages, leading to sexual abuse, and enslaving millions. An LCSW…
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A Tragic Suicide Story
Here are the opening lines of a recent article at CNN. “Funny, happy people do not kill themselves. It doesn’t make sense.” That’s usually what people say. “They were such a bright light … the life of the party.” I know, because I used to say these things about my brother, Evan. Now I know…
Jordan D. Tong 