Tag Archives: Endangered species

Redefining the Family

Gone are the days of the Flintstones, Jetsons and Waltons.  Instead, the Brady Bunch was ahead of its time, a portrait of the modern family.  Two parent families with the same partner have become like an endangered species, a sign of the times that the nuclear family is being redefined.

“Who are my mother and my brothers?” Jesus asked. – Mark 3:33

Single parents, same sex parents and abandonment is causing children to grow up way too fast.  Subsequently, 2016 presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton believes it takes a village to raise a family.  Meanwhile, liberal politicians want to expand the school year and extend days to 12-14 hours per day so that the government can become their nanny.

“Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” – Mark 3:35

Ahead of his time, Jesus was one of the first historians to redefine the family.  While teaching at a Jewish home, relatives tried to get Jesus’ attention from outside.  Not phased by this distraction, Jesus throw people for a loop.  Looking at his disciples in the eye, his response surprised those in attendance.  According to Jesus, family is defined by those who do the will of his heavenly Father.

by Jay Mankus

Making Sense of the Pantheistic Worldview

Pantheists believe that all of reality is God.  Often when you hear about pantheists in the media or read about unusual behavior online, you make an assumption that these people are crazy.  While their worldview is skewed, their actions are all inspired by a mindset to save nature from mankind.

Activists at the University of California at Berkley lived in trees for weeks so that the new athletic center on campus would not be built.  Farmers in California lost their jobs because of fish and frogs in a nearby stream were considered endangered species.  The eco-terrorist group, Earth Liberation Front, known simply as ELF, burn down new construction sites, blow up car dealerships and commit other devious acts in the name of pantheism.

What the pantheist worldview is lacking is an understanding of the one true God, Yahweh.  God is transcendent as creator of the heavens and earth and sustainer of all living things.  Due to the Age of Enlightenment,  countless people have been blinded by the god of this age, 2 Corinthians 4:4.  Like Nicodemus in John 3, people stuck in this mindset must become born again, John 3:3-6.  Pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to tear down the obstacles which are preventing Pantheists from becoming born again.

by Jay Mankus