Celebrating Voltaire’s Birthday – Daily Reflection
Reflections on Voltaire and Modern Culture This past Friday marked the 331st anniversary of Voltaire’s birth, a brilliant yet ironic figure in French philosophy. His works, particularly Candide, stand out from the Enlightenment era, and he’s often recognized for tackling subjects like evil, suffering, and for his critiques of Christianity, as seen in his poem […]
Main Story of 2025: Oppression in Nigeria – Daily Reflection
Continued Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: A Growing Concern One pressing issue in the Christian perspective for 2025 is the worsening conditions for Christians in Nigeria. Recently, President Trump declared Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.” He also urged Congress to provide recommendations to combat persecution. Consequently, the State Department has reinstated Nigeria on […]
The Jewish Perspective on Israel – Daily Reflection
Susan Abulhawa, a Palestinian activist and writer, describes herself on X as the daughter of a Jerusalem native who possesses a receipt, highlighting a personal connection to the land. Recently, she posted a message suggesting that Hollywood is spreading misleading narratives. She referred to a new Prime series titled “House of David,” labeling it as […]
Five Brave Christians – Daily Reflection
Elijah’s Struggles and Modern Faith After his remarkable triumph over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Elijah found himself sinking into a deep depression. Despite witnessing God’s miraculous power and demonstrating to the Israelites that He is indeed the one true God, Elijah quickly began to doubt God’s protection against Jezebel. He even thought, […]
A Community Split over a Beaver and Its Reflection on Our Humanity
Every so often, a story encapsulates where we are as a society in just a few words. Recently, for example: The local pumpkin patch organizers near City Hall have decided to cancel this year’s event, citing the need to “ensure that evil does not prevail.” In a related observation, a local lawyer abruptly stopped watching […]
The Rise of Islam in the West – Daily Reflection
NYC Elects Its First Muslim Mayor: A Sign of Changing Times In a notable shift for America, New York City, the site of Ground Zero, has elected its first Muslim mayor, less than 25 years after the tragic events of 9/11 that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. This change begs the question: what does it mean […]
The Key Question Regarding AI – Daily Reflection
I recently came across an interview with actress and director Justine Bateman on MSNBC. It was kind of interesting, really. She expressed her concerns about how some people seem to think of themselves as tech moguls, even though they’re producing projects without any real human involvement. That’s not really where the film industry is headed […]
The Distance Between God and Science is Narrowing – Daily Reflection
The conversation surrounding the relationship between science and belief in God is gaining momentum, as noted by French engineer and author Michel-Yves Bolloré. He suggests that “it is becoming increasingly difficult for scientists not to believe in God.” Bolloré asserts that contemporary science, perhaps inadvertently, points toward the necessity of a Creator to explain the […]
Recognizing the Witnesses: All Saints’ Day – Daily Reflection
The Debate Around Halloween and All Saints’ Day Every autumn, as part of a familiar cycle, the leaves change, temperatures drop, and a discussion unfolds among Christians about whether to celebrate Halloween. Personally, I’ve never been keen on those eerie costumes adults wear. It seems like, well, there’s so much history tied to this time […]
Colorado and Assisted Dying – Daily Reflection
Canada introduced medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in 2016, and just a few years later, it’s become a significant concern. Shockingly, this trend has resulted in 1 in 20 deaths in Japan. The swift expansion of this practice raises fears that the so-called “right to die” could soon morph into a “duty to die” once […]