Category Archives: The Christian and Culture

Denethor’s Palantir

Posted on 1 March, 2013 by Jon Gleason

In 1989, Dilbert gave us “generic news.” The news rarely really changes, yet we spend our days and hours constantly looking into “Denethor’s palantir.” Continue reading →

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Non-Christian Literature and God’s Truth

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Paul’s example shows he was knowledgeable in the cultural output of the society in which he lived and ministered, and that he (AND the Holy Spirit) found this helpful in his ministry. Continue reading →

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Britain’s State Religion

Posted on 9 January, 2013 by Jon Gleason

This religion is SUPERB as a state religion advocated by politicians — talking matters, not action, and the best action is to compel others to be “virtuous” while you don’t bother. Continue reading →

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Puritans, Huguenots, “Christ-Mass,” and “Immanuel’s Day”

Posted on 21 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

Huguenots suffered far worse persecution from Catholics than English Puritans, and would have rejected anything they thought was Catholic. Yet, they still celebrated a day which at home they had called “Noel.” Continue reading →

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Solid Reasons to Scrutinise Christmas

Posted on 18 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

Believers are not immune to the huge societal problem of covetousness. Break the cycle. If necessary, abolish presents for a year as a family and use the money to help someone who is really in need. Continue reading →

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Silly Reasons to Abandon Christmas — #4 “It’s the Wrong Date”

Posted on 15 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

It is silly to make an issue of a date which might or might not be right, when no one is trying to claim it IS right. Continue reading →

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Misused Reasons to Abandon Christmas — #3 “God Didn’t Command It”

Posted on 12 December, 2012 by Jon Gleason

But the Feast of Dedication was acceptable to Christ, so the celebration of His Incarnation is acceptable for His followers. Continue reading →

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