Reincarnated or resurrected, same thing?

Theological Column By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, What’s the difference between resurrection and reincarnation? A:             It makes sense to question the nuances of these two words since they stem from the same general idea: rising from death to life. Yet, if we’re talking about people, spirits and souls, the death-to-life parallel of these …

Judeo-Christian trifecta on Palm Sunday

Theological Column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I heard there are many spiritual events intersecting Palm Sunday this year. Does this mean anything? A:             Yes, I believe it does. Palm Sunday 2021, which marks the triumphal Sunday right before Easter (for those who may need a refresher on Christian holidays), occurs in the …

Is God waiting for us to pray?

A Theological column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I’ve heard that God won’t do anything unless Christians pray. Is this true? A:             Yes and no. Our God is in constant, unceasing action even when nobody prays. For example, think of all the involuntary movements happening inside your body right now; your heart beats …

Jesus never sinned so he can’t understand how I feel

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Jesus never sinned, so how can he relate to mine? A: The pastor in me is curious as to why you are asking: Are you battling a particular sin? Do you wonder if Jesus understands your suffering? Is there a part of you hoping to diminish the crime of …

Old Testament is relevant now as ever

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Does the Old Testament remain relevant to 21st Century Christianity and society overall? A: Unfortunately there has been slow drain of education toward the importance of personal, biblical literacy within the Church, especially regarding the Old Testament (OT.) As a result, the average church member has little knowledge of …

God’s intelligent design: process

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, If God is omnipotent (all-powerful), why did he take six days to create everything? Why not speak everything into existence all at once? A:             The short answer: Because that’s how he decided to do it! God is very sure of himself and not under pressure to prove to …

How many seraphim do we know?

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I heard there are more archangels than the three mentioned in the Bible. Is this true? A:             Yes, it is true. Ancient Jewish manuscripts, oral traditions and scrolls tell us there are at least seven Seraphim (archangels.) However, the belief in them follows several religious traditions, including Christianity, …

Religion controls people

By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Isn’t Christianity just something people use to control others? A: I find it interesting that in most states in America, this article will publish on September 11th; the infamous “911” of our history. And it was all regarding the religious domination you’re asking about. Believe it or not, there …