“Drinking the Kool-Aid” is an expression used to refer to a person who believes in a possibly dangerous idea because of potential rewards. Many people uncritically accept the popular narratives they hear from our cultural authorities. But these seemingly harmless ideas may be poisoning our souls.
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Undrink the Koolaid
If Science Explains Everything, Do We Really Need God?
October 4, 2020
by Mark Stuenzi
Religion is basically how ancients understood the world, but science has taken us so far beyond that. However, if we think deeply, we realize that there are many deeper questions for which science does not provide satisfying answers; questions such as the origin of the universe, the meaning of life, the complexity of our world. The truth is, scientific discoveries can actually be a source of revelation about God – what theologians sometimes call ‘’general revelation.”
Isn't the Bible Outdated, Inaccurate, and Full of Contradictions?
October 11, 2020
by Mark Stuenzi
Many people in our culture see the Bible as nothing more than a collection of legends or religious folktales. The conventional wisdom of our culture tells us that the Bible has been badly distorted through multiple translations and isn’t a credible source of information or inspiration. Why would anyone living today trust the Bible? We long for a source of direction and hope, yet we are told that the Bible can’t be trusted.
Why Should I Care About Other People?
October 18, 2020
by Mark Stuenzi
What exactly is the purpose of your life? Well, you’ve heard it. Live your best life. Become the best version of yourself. You do you. But is self-fulfillment really all it’s cracked up to be? You might be surprised to find out that a life of self-denial is ultimately more rewarding than a life of self-fulfillment.
How To Know What's Right (and Wrong)
October 25, 2020
by Mark Stuenzi
How can you tell what’s right and what’s wrong? Fortunately, many would say, we live in an age where objective truth has disappeared. What’s true for you isn’t true for others, and what’s wrong for you isn’t wrong for others. But is it truly good for us when morals change from generation to generation and you can write your own? Or, are we missing something?
The Proper Place for Politics
November 1, 2020
by Mark Stuenzi
In this political season, so many people are feeling anxiety, cynicism, and despair. The reason we feel that way is because we have bought into some toxic myths about the importance of politics. In this final message in this series, we'll look at three of the most poisonous myths and help you find the proper place for politics in your life.