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Do Children Get Raptured?

Posted on March 5, 2017

I received this question from Germany recently: “If the Rapture takes place, will children of born again parents go too?” The question of “where do children go?” can be tackled in 2 parts: first, “where do children go after they die?” and …

Steve Cioccolanti’s Book Review of “A Guide to the Americans” by author Stephanie Faul

Posted on March 5, 2017

Xenophobe’s Guide to the Americans by Stephanie Faul Precise and concise summary of American culture. Many of America’s critics have never stepped foot into America. They should read this book first. Author Stephanie Faul obviously has. Having lived in the …

The Australian Angst Against Leaders & Sheeples | by Steve Cioccolanti

Posted on March 5, 2017

The national pastime of Australia is “questioning authority”. It is encouraged by every adult. Students who listen to their teachers and do their homework are called “too serious”. Peer pressure and teacher comments subtly ostracize obedience and diminish behavior which …

Paris weint um Charlie Hebdo – wer kann ihre Tränen trocknen? (German)

Posted on February 19, 2015

Liebes Paris, geliebter Juwel von Europa, Stadt der Romantik, Heimat des Eiffelturmes, der Champs-Elysées und des Louvre-Museums, und auch der Ort, an dem deine Märtyrerin Jeanne d´Arc, die Jungfrau von Orléans, verbrannt wurde: ich trauere um dich. Dein Ruhm ist …

Paris pleure pour Charlie Hebdo – Qui peut essuyer ses larmes ? (French)

Posted on January 28, 2015

Cher Paris, joyau bien-aimé de l’Europe, ville romantique, demeure de la Tour Eiffel, des Champs-Elysées, du Musée du Louvre, je suis désolé pour toi. Ta renommée est maintenant le siège de Charlie Hebdo. Je suis désolé non seulement pour cette …

Paris Cries for Charlie Hebdo – Who Can Wipe Her Tears?

Posted on January 9, 2015

Dear Paris, beloved jewel of Europe, city of Romance, home of La Tour Eiffel, Les Champs-Elysées, Le Museé Du Louvre, burning place of your martyr Jeanne d’Arc, the Maid of Orléans, I grieve for you. Your fame is now the …

Questions about Lindt Cafe Sydney Siege… what to do now & next time?

Posted on December 21, 2014

I wanted to wait a few days for more facts to come to light before commenting on the Sydney Siege. Having waited and read a number of comments, I now have more questions about the Sydney Siege than ever. Let’s …

Christmas, Communists & Nelson Mandela

Posted on December 11, 2013

“Religion – the opiate of the masses.” “Religion is the cause of every war.” “Religion is the cancer of humanity – without religion there would be no more wars.” Mordacious words. Fighting words. If you share your faith in Christ, …

Virgin Birth or Virgin Hoax

Posted on October 2, 2013

A movie about Mary the Mother of Jesus is due to be released soon. At the same time I heard some rehashed objections to the Virgin Birth. So the timing seems right for another post! Did God know how much …

Dear Kevin Rudd, A Brief Jewish History on Slavery

Posted on September 5, 2013

Call me old-fashioned but I do expect my prime minister to be educated about the most important book in the world which forms the foundation of our Australian nation and Western civilization. At the very least I expect a leader …

1984 and the Politics of Language

Posted on August 29, 2013

“How can Christians believe a God who condones slavery?” is the question we began examining in my previous blog “The Truth About God and Slavery“. Is the Bible evil because it does not directly prohibit slavery and provides rules about …

The New Testament on Slavery

Posted on August 29, 2013

“Isn’t the Bible an evil book because it condones slavery?” is a legitimate question. If you have not read my previous 2 blogs on the matter of Biblical slavery, please read them first as they lay the foundation for this …

3 Tips from My Mother

Posted on August 18, 2013

One of my American aunties said to my mother years ago, “You must have done something right.” “Why?” my mother smiled. “Because Steve is the type of boy who loves to study. You have no problem with him doing his...

The Truth About God & Slavery

Posted on August 9, 2013

To the objection, “How can Christians believe in a God who condones slavery?” I decided to write a Christian response. If you’re a Christian who shares your faith, you have probably heard this old accusation thrown at God. Inside your …