An interview with myself concerning the “Holidays”:

Q: Would it make me happy if the whole world came to follow Jesus Christ and celebrated Christmas?

A: Sure.

Q: Am I crazy enough to believe that that will ever happen?

A: Of course not. I teach a series on Revelation every year and I am confident that this world (as a whole) will never accept Christ, even according to His own book!

Q: Should we all quit trying to evangelize the world?

A: No! As a Christian, my number one priority should be evangelism.

Q: So if I meet someone who isn’t interested in accepting Jesus, should I shun them, hate them, kill them, or fart in their general direction?

A: No!! Jesus taught us to love our enemies. That is to say, just because we don’t agree doesn’t mean we have to fight about it. I’ll just continue to live the way God directs me to live let the testimony of my daily life give authenticity and verisimilitude to my evangelism. Besides, we are blessed to live in a country where all of us are free to worship as we please.

Q: If my friend invites me to a pagan blood letting ceremony should I go?

A: Only if you’ve done your homework and you know what all is involved in the ceremony. I probably wouldn’t go to a pagan blood letting ceremony because 1) it might be rude or awkward if I have to refuse to participate in some part of the ceremony because it conflicts with my own beliefs and 2) I hate giving blood.

Q: So should I tell my friend that his religion is “all lies” and that he’s going to Hell?

A: I don’t think that would achieve the desired effect. Better to maintain your friendship and just be honest about your own faith without insulting his.

Q: What does verisimilitude mean?

A: Look it up!

Merry Pancha Ganapati and Happy New Year!