Jordan D. Tong

Reflections on the intersection of Christianity and everything else

  • Sandy Hook Shooting – A Christian Response

    The school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT has sent shock waves across the country. The massacre conjures up memories of Columbine and Virginia Tech, yet this attack was much worse, for little children were the victims. In the midst of the tragedy, many questions are raised and many assertions made. But…

  • Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?

    The Christian faith rests primarily on one specific historical event: the resurrection of Jesus. If the resurrection of Jesus proves to be a true fact of history, Christianity is validated. If proved false, Christians are left with an empty, useless faith. This is why the apostle Paul said, “if Christ has not been raised, then…

  • Christians Should Pursue Happiness

    The Christian life can be summed up this way: the pursuit and attainment of happiness. Yes, I said that. Happiness. Christians often feel guilty about talk of happiness, for many think they gave all that up when they decided to be a Christian. But this is far from the truth.

  • The Problems of Moral Relativism

    In response to a question regarding the meaning of life, a person recently responded, “I don’t think there is a right way and a wrong way to live life. There is whatever works for you.” This relativistic mindset has become the new commandment of modern western culture, relegating all moral principles to personal preference. Do…

  • Does God Exist? – Two Arguments

    The question of God’s existence carries with it tremendous implications for mankind. In a universe without God, life is ultimately void of meaning and purpose and the cosmos is doomed to a cold, dark, and lifeless future. Man exists as nothing more than a cosmic accident. However, if God truly exists, then the universe has…

  • Old Testament Laws & Christians – What do we obey?

    In a 2006 speech at a “Call to Renewal” event, senator and soon-to-be President Barack Obama explained to the crowds the difficulty of using the Bible to effect policy. He said, “Which passages of Scripture should guide our public policy? Should we go with Leviticus, which suggests slavery is ok and that eating shellfish is…

  • Christians, Homosexuality, & Same-sex Marriage

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