Burning Questions: Does the Bible really say THAT?

Justice June

What we mean when we talk about justice.

Burning Questions: Do all dogs go to heaven?

Human and non-human friendships precede recorded history. Is it possible that we care more for God’s creatures than God does?

Burning Questions: Is God really like THAT?

People of faith have offered endless stories of what God is like — many of which are questionable or even disturbing. While “God lets the kids tell the story” of what they think God is like, Jesus represents God getting the final word.

Burning Questions: Can I be spiritual but not religious?

The short-comings and outright abuses of organized religion have led many people looking for connection to something bigger than themselves to go solo. But the failures of many faith communities don’t mean that community isn’t vitally important. Loving God and loving one another go hand in hand.

Burning Questions: Why do bad things happen to good people — and vice versa?

The existence of evil side-by-side with a loving God is a problem that has stumped humans for thousands of years. No answer is sufficient, but the incarnation offers comfort even in the absence of answers.