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Tag Archives: Christianity
Religion’s propagators – not religion per se – are to blame for vilification, discord and war among peoples
Most of the wars on earth have been labeled “religious” or “holy” because they were caused by differences in religious doctrine – and by religious urgings. Those wars that included the Jewish conquest of the Levant, the Muslim invasions, and … Continue reading
Religion is losing appeal: Should the church stop dealing in temporal matters and focus on the supernatural instead?
Pope Francis recently announced steps to have the Catholic church respect the rights of gay people and to make marriage annulment easier and cheaper, while Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle advised Filipinos not to work too hard – to drop … Continue reading
JULIUS C. WILLIS JR: Our World, Today! 