Are Christians Allowed to Smoke?
According to an article called “Smoking” by Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser that was updated in 2022 by Our World In Data from the University of Oxford, nearly a quarter of the world’s population smokes tobacco. This is a significant number of smokers. But while…
Do Animals Go to Heaven When They Die?
There are a wide variety of interpretations regarding the eternal future of animals. While there are many Bible verses that depict animals in the new heavens and new earth, there is much debate about whether or not they will be the same animals that we…
What Does Christianity Teach About Environmentalism?
Christians have varying interpretations of biblical passages that address the relationship between people and the environment. But there are several points that Christians as a whole agree on, and there are some general biblical themes that should guide Christians in their actions and attitudes regarding…
How Can I Know I Am a Christian?
The Bible teaches in John 14:6 that Jesus is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” He alone provides salvation, and believing in Him is the only path to heaven. Being a Christian means being a Christ follower. But how can we know that we…
How to Forgive Someone Who Did You Wrong
When someone does us wrong, we feel hurt, angry, and betrayed. But as Christians, we know that we are called to “forgive those who trespass against us” (Matthew 6:12). And just a couple of verses later we learn that “if we do not forgive others,…
What Is Christian Nationalism?
Christian nationalism is an ideology in the political sphere that binds together Christianity with American identity. But Christian nationalism means different things for different people. In general, there are two broad points of view for defining Christian nationalism: 1. The responsibility of every…
What Is a Good Morning Routine for Christian Women?
Some women hear their alarm go off and hop out of bed right away, ready to face the day. Other women hit the snooze button five or six times before dragging themselves out of bed. As a Christian woman, your morning routine might look different…
Can Christians Get Tattoos?
Tattoos were once very taboo in Christian circles. But many Christians in recent years have analyzed Scripture and come to the conclusion that getting tattoos is permissible. The Word of God does not explicitly prohibit tattoos, but there are a few passages that Christians should…
Can Christians be Cremated?
The Bible does not explicitly mandate what should happen to the bodies of believers when they die. It elevates neither burial nor cremation as superior. Some Christians have rejected cremation due to respect for the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, the expectation…
Does God Want Me to Suffer?
We all know that God is good. And we know that He exercises sovereign and complete control over everything. But if He is good and in control, why does He allow us to suffer?Does He cause our suffering or want us to suffer? Sometimes, it…
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