SODOM & GOMORRAH: Amazing Grace is one of the most recognizable songs in the English-speaking world. Its message of redemption through the mercy of God have inspired the faithful since it was first penned. The English poet and Christian leader John Newton wrote the lyrics to Amazing Grace in 1779. Newton himself matured without any particular religious conviction, but once … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Two slightly different stories of Jesus Christ cursing a fig tree are presented in the New Testament. The timeline of events holds significance for what message is being taught. Christ’s curse occurs in two places: in the book of Matthew and the book of Mark.  The passages are as follows. Matthew 21:10-22: Matthew 21:10  And when he was come into … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Who and what is the 12th Imam? With all the hype about the 12th Imam (mainly hype for the Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad), we decided to investigate. Here is your comprehensive guide to the 12th Imam. What's an Imam? In the religion of Islam, an Imam is a leader or prophet. According to the Shiites, only Allah can appoint an Imam. An Imam is the … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Gregory Paul has joined a long line of people who criticize conservative Christians for being against socialism. He's argued that Jesus and Christianity are self evidently socialistic and that any support of capitalism will contradict Biblical teachings. Jay W. Richards at the Washington Post has responded to Mr. Paul by saying that there really aren't … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: In times of uncertainty, people flock to those who claim answers or special insight.  It's only natural to crave a firm response to the world's corruption.  This author is concerned that if those responses prove to be false, people will become even more disenchanted. A California minister by the name of Mr. Harold Camping has used the large audience of … [Read more...]