Answers

This is where I will attempt to explain how I see the tricky questions fit into the framework of my Apostolic Pentecostal beliefs. This may be the most interesting page in my web. Obviously some of these answers could be expanded into entire books, but I don’t want to go that far. Again, as I stated on my front page, this isn’t about debate. This is just about my views. If you want to adopt my way of thinking about something, feel free. These issues, as opposed to what I think about my doctrinal beliefs, are all grey areas. ;-) They aren’t black-and-white, cut-and-dried. If you aren’t interested in changing your mind, just interested in exploring a new idea, then this page is for you.

Is Dungeons and Dragons evil?
Funny you should ask… I am particularly well-suited to reply to this.

How did the universe (and human beings) come into being?
Isn’t it curious how many human ancestral remains have been found? As a matter of evolutionary time scale, humans are supposed to be the youngest of all species, yet we supposedly have more proof of their evolution than any other creature. Sounds suspicious to me…

Are we alone in this universe?
There are so many stories of aliens floating around these days. The X-Files have popularized this once fringe fascination. So many people seem to be coming forward with “recalled” stories of alien capture (and worse.) All this interest, and not one single shred of tangible proof. What’s going on here? There are many ardent believers in intelligent extraterrestrial life. Some even command hefty research grants. And yet, without a physical reason to “believe,” this is, by definition, a religion.

What about those poor people who never hear the Gospel; are they going to Hell?
Simple question, but simple answer? I think so.

Are ghosts and psychics for real?
Yup. Given that God and angels and spirit-filled people are real, you have to believe that their counterparts: Satan, devils, and psychics are real. And some of the same power that the Spirit of God can bestow for serving Him: healing, vision, and wisdom, can be had from the Devil in exchange for serving him. The question is, to paraphrase Microsoft’s pitch: Where do you want to go tomorrow?

Miracles as proof of Truth
There are many people who claim that they are a representative of God because miracles are performed at their hands. Can it really be that simple?

Fisking a Christian “Joke”
I don’t guess that this goes here, but it’s as close as I can get to the place it ought to be merged into the tree. If you’re familiar with the “blogosphere,” you’ll understand immediately what this is about. If not, you’ll need to do a little research to “git it.”