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Higher Education
- by: Ray Ciervo 03/26/08
Statistics tell us that we lose 50% of our young people when they attend college. Although the figure can be disputed, (many feel this is way too conservative a number) the rate is unacceptable. The problem is that our young folks are not prepared for the deluge of postmodern and scientific naturalism they will be bombarded with. more...
A Balanced View on Predestination
- 02/07/08
Arminians and Calvinists have argued over predestination for centuries. Do either have a complete view? Ray argues for a different view on predestination than either side proposes more...
The Argument For Truth
- by: Ray Ciervo 02/26/08
Is truth real? If it is, is it absolute or relative? Just what is truth? more...
What is Culture?
- by: Ray Ciervo 10/24/04
Culture is complex, but it is made accessible in this insightful article. Ray explains, if we were fish, culture would be the water we swim in. Culture is the clothing, the flesh and blood of the dominant worldview. more...
Augustine and Aquinas
- by: Ray Ciervo 03/01/02
Both Augustine and Aquinas offer us answers to make an impact on today's culture. more...
Israel, The Church, and the Kingdom of God
- by: Ray Ciervo 03/01/02
What is the true identity of the church? Who are the people of God. What is the purpose of this "age?" Is there any real purpose to watching the news of modern day Israel? These and other questions are answered in this article. more...
The Ethics of Peter Singer
- 03/01/02
Peter Singer was the former "Chair" of the Center for Human Values at Princeton University. What made Singer so controversial is his ethics. Singer is noted for his ideas of personhood and when to terminate life. more...
Is The Gospel Exclusive?
- by: Ray Ciervo 03/01/02
Is the gospel exclusive? Is Jesus the only way to God? These and other questions are asked and answered in this paper. more...
Natural Law
- by: Ray Ciervo 08/14/08
Thomas' view of "law" from Eternal Law to Human law is examined and evaluated more...
The Secret Message of Jesus, by Brian McLaren
- by: Ray Ciervo 05/21/08
Brian McLaren's, "The Secret Message of Jesus" is an attempt to make the gospel of Jesus Christ, the gospel of liberal theology. more...
The Shack
- by: Ray Ciervo 10/11/08
The Shack is a compelling story of tragedy and restoration. Admittedly, I approached the book skeptically as I’d heard it expressed some un-orthodox views of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I understood the book is fictitious and the author seeks to extend some ideas to those who struggle with a strict religious background, unforgiveness, or tragedy. To this end, The Shack may be successful. The way in which the author gets there is exceedingly unorthodox. more...
