Category: Doubt
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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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A Joyful, Difficult Journey: A Birthday Tribute To My Son, Gideon
Today is a very special day in the Tong household, as we celebrate our son Gideon’s 2nd birthday. What makes today more special than any other birthday? Well, unknown to us before delivery, Gideon’s body was not forming exactly right in the womb. He had a severe birth defect known as bladder exstrophy, a rare…
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Dealing with Depression: A Christian Approach
Depression is a crushing problem for many, plunging them into a despair and hurt few can understand. Robert Burton spoke of depression rightly when he said: “They are in great pain and horror of mind, distraction of soul, restlessness, full of continual fears, cares, torment, anxieties, they can neither drink, eat, nor sleep…”[1] Abraham Lincoln…
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Resources: Dealing w/ Doubt as a Christian
Doubts about your faith can be one of the most painful experiences for the Christian. When the waves of questions and uncertainties come crashing in, your emotions and faith can be violently tossed about. From some, doubts have led to unbelief and eventually full-blown apostasy. However, for others, doubts have drawn them closer to God…
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New Evidence That Jesus Had A Wife?
If you check out any newsstand, religion section of a news outlet, or other media source during the Easter or Christmas seasons, you are bound to find opinions and stories about Jesus that disagree with the orthodox Christian position. “Religious news” about Christian doctrine rarely speaks of the conservative Christian position, but of some divergence…
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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…
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The Proper Role of Emotions in the Christian Life
We live in a sensation driven culture. We are fascinated and driven by the experiences of our senses. Moral values and religious principles often take a back seat to what feels good or what I enjoy. Due to Enlightenment thinking, we have relegated non-physical claims, especially religious ones, to the realm of personal opinion. The…
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Understanding Anxiety Disorder Part 2 – Causes and Cures
In “Anxiety – Part 1” we discussed the distinction between soul and brain and the biology of anxiety disorder. In this post, we will examine the causes, both physical and spiritual, of anxiety disorder and the treatment options. Causes of Anxiety Although anxiety has physical and neurological aspects to it, it is my conviction that…
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Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Disorder – Part 1
One of the fastest growing forms of medical treatment in the 21st century is psychiatry. Treatment for diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety disorder, and depression have seen a dramatic increase in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 26% of the adult population suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder.[1] However, not…
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How To Deal With Doubt
A very hidden problem many Christians face is doubt. Doubt is the kind of problem you don’t want others to know you are having, for fear they will start treating you as an unbeliever or an apostate. “What! You are doubting God? You are doubting the inspiration of the Bible?” Well, many Christians do struggle…
Jordan D. Tong 