Any hope of peace? Paid Members Public
Any hope of peace? Roland Clarke According to the vast majority of mainstream media reports on the Gaza war the death toll is grossly disproportional. Presently, the figures are: 1650 Gazans and 65 Israelis. Such reporting gives the impression that most of the victims are civilians, highlighting as fact that
Politically Correct Dialog? Paid Members Public
Politically Correct Dialog? Roland Clarke During November 2008 the United Nations convened a “High-Level Meeting on the Culture of Peace” (it was also called a 'Dialog Conference'). This meeting of political leaders was planned as a follow up to a series of Interfaith Conferences attended mainly by religious
The Path of Righteousness Paid Members Public
The Path of Righteousness Roland Clarke The prophet Daniel said, “Those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars for ever.” (Daniel 12:3) Similarly, Proverbs 4:18 says “the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
Pondering a Paradoxical Proverb Paid Members Public
Pondering a Paradoxical Proverb Roland Clarke Introduction Sixty years ago Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This paradox echoes the wisdom of Jesus, “whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life
Who can overpower Satan & release his captives? Paid Members Public
Who can overpower Satan & release his captives? Roland Clarke Scripture tells us that, “Jesus always used stories and illustrations ... when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables. This fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet: 'I will speak to
Is there Only One Savior God? Paid Members Public
Is there Only One Savior God? Roland Clarke In an article entitled "A Dialogue about the One True God" the author shows how God’s oneness and his saving power are seamlessly woven together through the writings of the prophets. Many Muslims agree with this. However, some have
Nearing the End? Paid Members Public
Nearing the End? Roland Clarke Several earthquakes in recent years – one in South East Asia, another in Haiti and most recently in Japan – have seemed like the end of the world to people living in those regions. About half a million people died in these catastrophes. For those who died,
It's a mystery Paid Members Public
It's a mystery Roland Clarke Did you know: the world's best-selling book, the Bible, is actually a good mystery story? The story begins when God created everything and it was all good. But then we are told about a creature which was more crafty than any