FACT CHECK on Dr. Umar Johnson’s Council of Nicea Claims

Dr. Umar Johnson has been very instrumental in filtering Pan-Afrikan influence into the black American sphere. While he succeeds at gathering support due to his justifiable exhibits to provide an exposé to subjugation of the black community, he fails at providing scholarly arguments in opposition of Christianity. In fact, his recent tweet contradicts previous comments …

Heritage, Not Hate? Hold on…

I was raised, as previously written here, in West Virginia. June 20, 1863. This was the day West Virginia became a State. What was once considered western Virginia split and became this new State. This rift occurred because, while some did,  the overwhelming majority of the populace did not condone slavery. The State Constitution banned …

Ask Chris: God-given Promotion – Merit, Grace, or Both?

Promotion... Does God base it off merit, grace or both? Well, I suppose you can apply this to why non-Christians get promotions as well. If you are a hardworker, you're a hardworker. The "sowing and reeping" principle works across the board. This is why many believers get discouraged when they are struggling to ascend in …

Ask Chris: Materialism – Gaining Control Over the Power of ‘Stuff’?

Materialism: How much is 'too much', and what should be considered 'not enough'? The biggest issue to address in this regard is where someone's intent is when he is acquiring goods. Is it to keep up with the Jones' next door? Is it to feel better about a recent breakup? Is it to approve oneself …