Sermons on Social Darwinism
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve The story of the birth of the Son of God in the little town of Bethlehem. Every year again on Christmas Eve we listen to the story of the birth of Christ in the little town of Bethlehem. To liberate this story from the realm of folklore that somehow is part of the holiday and to make it truly meaningful, we have to embark on the journey that the ancient writers are offering us. We live in a…
Jesus Is A Day Labourer
Jesus Is A Day Labourer The gospel text tell us the story of the land owner who hires people throughout the day and when the work day is done he pays them all the same wage. This leads to complains from this who worked that whole day. Jesus is not a carpenter as we understand that to be a skilled craftsman who is a member of the middle class. People who sell their labor in ancient Israel are peasants who…
Can There Be Peace Between Predator And Prey?
Can There Be Peace Between Predator And Prey? Much of the worldview in our society today is based on the misunderstood theory of evolution which makes us believe that resources are limited, and we have to fight hard for our share.The strong will win, the weak will die. This is not how Isaiah envisions the natural order of things. God made this world in abundance. There is no victory for the strong and humiliation for the weak in the way…