Is Hell dead? Rob Bell’s new book, Love Wins has generated a lot of chatter, fear, and public comments around the idea that Hell doesn’t exist. Time Magazine picked up the story and it landed on the front cover. Many believe his book is heretical and goes against traditional Christian theology on issues like heaven, hell, and salvation. Bell is pretty clear about his theology, which he explained to his church.
This week, The Barna Group, a religious researching outfit, released a study on people’s understanding of heaven and hell. Since about 75% of this country identifies themselves as “Christian” you would think there would be a strong unifying understanding about what Christians believe about how one “gets” to heaven.
The study found some surprising beliefs of this “Christian nation”: Continue Reading…
Since the government didn’t shut down, all of us are required to send in our tax returns by April 18 (or file an extension). As much as I don’t really like paying more and more tax (who does?) every year I pray that I don’t own more. Usually, I over pay in fear of under paying, so I usually get a refund.
A recent 
As I write this post, I’m watching the people of Egypt celebrating the end of nearly 30 years of autocratic rule of their country. President Mubarak resigned and left the country. People are setting off fireworks, waving flags, cheering, and singing in the streets of Cairo.
