Category Archives: Materialism

Culture: Trust God or trust technology and markets?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

In his notable book Bad Religion, conservative columnist Ross Douthat of the New York Times has recounted how many Americans seem to have lost confidence in God or at least in the churches and denominations that represent him. It is a … Continue reading →

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Poverty caused by misfortune

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

This post discusses a Christian response to poverty caused by misfortune such as disaster, death of a spouse, job loss, war-trauma or illness. (I am not dealing with those who prefer a life of drug abuse or petty crime.) I … Continue reading →

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Disturbing trend in US business culture

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

Since investment banks are vital to the current business structure of the United States, the morality of relationships between these institutions and their clients can tell us something about how “the world” functions as well as where it is going. … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Revelation: Revelation 18:15–17

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Revelation 18:15–17 The merchants who sold these things, who got rich from her, will stand a long way off because they are afraid of her torment. They will weep and mourn, 16 saying, “Woe, woe, O great city– dressed in … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Revelation: Revelation 18:1–5

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Revelation 18:1–5 After these things I saw another angel, who possessed great authority, coming down out of heaven, and the earth was lit up by his radiance. 2 He shouted with a powerful voice: “Fallen, fallen, is Babylon the great! … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Revelation: Revelation 14:6–10

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Revelation 14:6–10 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, and he had an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth– to every nation, tribe, language, and people. 7 He declared in a loud voice: “Fear … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 6:24

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (NET Bible) Note: … Continue reading →

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