The Flood (Bad God! Part 11)
The worldwide flood account retells of a catastrophic deluge that killed untold numbers of human beings. A version of this story exists in many cultures. In this article, we try to untangle the meaning of the flood by looking at it in its original context.
Why Does God Allow the Death of Young People?
The death of a loved one always hits us hard. But when they are young, it strikes us as particularly unjust. How could God allow such a tragedy? We explore this question in depth!
The Tenth Plague (Bad God! Part 10)
There is perhaps no more difficult event in Scripture than the killing of the firstborn sons of Egypt during the tenth plague. Yet the image that this event conjures in our mind may not be quite what Exodus is depicting.
Good Will Toward Men? Sharing Truth in a Polarized World
Why should we still care to have “good will toward men” in a world so completely polarized? And has Christianity been hijacked by Zionism? This and more!
Amalekite Genocide (Bad God! Part 9)
The so-called “genocide” of the Amalekites raises deep moral questions. A closer look at its context reveals a picture that resists easy conclusions.
Canaanite Genocide (Bad God! Part 8)
Few biblical stories raise more questions than the Canaanite “genocide.” A closer look at the ancient context complicates the picture in surprising ways.
Is Christianity Just Zoroastrianism 2.0? Plus Preparing for Other Worldviews
Are the parallels between Zoroastrianism and Christianity real or imagined? We explore the origins, overlaps, and myths fueling the debate.
God of War (Bad God! Part 7)
Much has been said about God and the warfare He commanded in the Old Testament. It can’t be ignored, but there’s something crucial we keep missing.
The Creation of Evil and the Origin of the Qur’an
Is evil merely the negation of good? Does the early history of the Qur’an support the Muslim’s claim that it was perfectly preserved? We answer both questions here!
The Fear of God (Bad God! Part 6)
Why should we fear the God of love? How is love freely given if it comes from fear? If we understand what it means, biblically, to “fear God,” then these questions resolve themselves.
