What is speaking in tongues?

Also known as glossolalia, speaking in tongues is one of the more controversial and potentially fascinating gifts of the Holy Spirit. Critics say participants are just “making it up” while believers say they are united by a mysterious power that transcends all we know. I just stumbled across this video now, having wanted to go… Read More What is speaking in tongues?

The Chronicles of Louis Brandon, Time Traveler — Chapter 10 Conclusion, Chapter 11 Teaser

Hi everyone, just yesterday I had a vivid and slightly off-putting dream about Toronto in the distant future. The city was massive and far more authoritarian than today. Good timing for a revision of this fictional scenario where Louis and Stella encounter a strange, cold tyrant. I hope you enjoy it! — MC 🙂 ©… Read More The Chronicles of Louis Brandon, Time Traveler — Chapter 10 Conclusion, Chapter 11 Teaser

The Christian Gospels – A Message for Life

The Background The Christian Gospels are the first four books appearing in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) that narrate the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Traditionally attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, most scholars say the Gospels were probably not written by eyewitnesses or apostles. The first… Read More The Christian Gospels – A Message for Life

Does ‘progress’ always entail botched beginnings?

Philosophers and anthropologists alike question the entire idea of progress. While one culture develops in one particular area, a different culture may advance in another. The status quo makes value judgments as to which culture is more ‘evolved’ or ‘advanced’ than the other. But these judgments are highly biased, so the argument goes. When the… Read More Does ‘progress’ always entail botched beginnings?

Some black holes may actually be tangles in the fabric of space-time, new research suggests | Live Science

A new paper discusses how light interacts with theoretical objects called “topological solitons” — kinks in the fabric of space-time that look just like black holes. Source: Some black holes may actually be tangles in the fabric of space-time, new research suggests | Live Science Opinion One of the things I wanted to pursue in… Read More Some black holes may actually be tangles in the fabric of space-time, new research suggests | Live Science

France threatened by Russian spies ‘under diplomatic cover’ – EURACTIV.com | Opinion

PARIS – France is particularly exposed to Russian espionage and interference, such as intelligence officers under diplomatic cover and disinformation, because of its importance on the international scene… Source: France threatened by Russian spies ‘under diplomatic cover’ – EURACTIV.com Opinion In Canada we are hearing a lot about alleged Chinese interference partly because Trudeau apparently… Read More France threatened by Russian spies ‘under diplomatic cover’ – EURACTIV.com | Opinion