we can't be secular till there is politics because it is a religion that hates every other religion...
Ranu DasTags: politics religion secularism ranu-das
Julia, is everything all right?” her father said in a raspy voice. “It’s three in the morning, m’ija.”
“I’m sorry. I have to talk to you; it’s something very important. Papá, Mamá, I’ve made a decision, and I wanted to share it with you. I’ve decided to convert to the Muslim religion.”
“What?” Pilar screamed. “Are you out of your mind?”
“Julia, what are you saying?”
“I want to be a Muslim. I’ve even chosen a new Muslim name, Aliyah.”
“Julia, are you drunk?”
“No, Papá, I’m not drunk. I’ve thought about this for a very long time. I think it’s the right thing for me, a way to follow God.
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How can a God who said, “Love your enemies” spend so much time killing His own?
D.R. SilvaTags: christianity religion grace judgment forgiveness
The "more" of Christianity is a myth; a deceitful illusion designed to keep you busy and running in circles, always seeking but never finding, always learning but never coming to the knowledge of the Truth—a carrot on a stick, if you will.
D.R. SilvaTags: inspiration christianity god religion jesus prayer hunger desperation intercession revival
Ask the question, receive the answer; don't ask the question, don't receive the answer.
D.R. SilvaTags: inspirational questions christianity god religion jesus christian
Christians are famous for telling people to be "child-like" and yet one of the greatest qualities of a child (the never ending list of questions) is often discouraged.
D.R. SilvaTags: questions freedom children christianity religion church christian
Here is a very simple and trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: If it's not about Christ, it's not Christianity.
D.R. SilvaTags: questions inspiration freedom christianity religion church christian
A piece of paper doesn't make you a pastor any more than making predictions makes you a prophet.
D.R. SilvaTags: christianity religion church christian pastor ministry
You don’t need a Master’s in Theology to love people.
D.R. SilvaTags: inspirational inspiration christianity religion church jesus christian
The worst tragedy of sin isn't that it produced bad behavior, but that it produced the idea that bad behavior is strong enough to deflect love.
D.R. SilvaTags: love christianity religion church tragedy sin forgiveness
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