We are a group of ex-Muslims who have seen the face of evil and have risen to warn the world. [Read more…]
Archives for September 2004
46. “Just a wearyin’ for you”
I knew her when I was still young in the faith, in the early 1950s, and she was then in the autumn of her life. She was quiet, relaxed, serene, of deep understanding, and rich wisdom. I felt drawn towards her as one who might impart something to me, I hardly knew what, but in my spirit I sensed I needed to dwell in her presence a while. Looking back now over the last 45 years, I have greater perspective clarity than I possessed in my “salad days”. My renewed spirit was yearning for the Person of the Lord Jesus, the One she had by her side, invisible but real, untouchable but bristling with adventure, romance and life. I know that now, and am glad to recall the memories of those summer days when I stayed in her Guest House in Southbourne, near Bournemouth. [Read more…]
45. EXPERIENCE versus KNOWLEDGE
In the previous article, on “Cosmetic Christianity”, I suggested the idea of quitting church for a while to obtain a re-appraisal of true Christianity, through serious reading of the New Testament. This may have caused offence to some, who might feel like quoting the Welsh poet, W.H.Davies, who wrote (in 1913) [Read more…]
44. Cosmetic Christianity
One of the (few) good things about belonging to the European Community is the law relating to the sale of goods, by which manufacturers are required to display the composition of their products. For foodstuffs, the law requires that each ingredient is listed in decreasing weight order. With other products, such as toothpaste, hair shampoo, and soap, each chemical constituent must be fully displayed. As a result, everyone should be able to inspect their articles of purchase, to see whether they match up to their personal standards. So far, so good. [Read more…]