It’s been eight years since the release of Lady Gaga’s hit single, ‘Born this Way’. The lyrics of this iconic pop anthem preached the self-empowerment
Category: Theology
The not-quite-there Gospel
Did Jesus die exclusively for me? Jesus’ sacrificial death for the exclusive benefit of the individual believer is regularly reinforced within contemporary Christian circles. Through
The Christ-Centred Myth
I have lost count of the times I have heard the phrase Christ-centred affirming the veracity of an allegedly indisputable theological maxim relating to the
Amazing Grace: Behind the Hymn
On the 21st of March 1748, a belligerent John Newton encountered the grace (merciful favor) of God for the first time. In reflecting on his
Demystifying Christian Mysticism
Surprisingly, many conservative Christians recoil at the idea that Christianity might be considered mystical or even spiritual! For these, the very thought of mysticism conjures
