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discuss: equality of sins

The Roman Catholics have a list of “seven deadly sins” that pop up from time to time in the mainstream. These sins carry a greater weight than lesser transgressions. This makes a lot of sense, considering that we’ll give harsher sentences to murderers than liars. But, on the flip side, you’ll also hear people who [...]

discuss: individualism and christianity

Okay, so thus far I’ve been able to avoid an Olympic-themed article. But I am really into the Games right now and I watch what I can.
Apparently the folks over at Boundless are too, and they share my enthusiasm for the Americans in the 4×100 Free…what a race! But later on down the article, they [...]

discuss: christians and secular causes

I know there are different opinions on this issue and no easy answers, which is good for this kind of setting.
There are plenty of organizations out there that are willing to help the world out. Walk for Diabetes, blood drives, United Way, you name it, there’s plenty of stuff out there to make the world [...]

discuss: christians and “south park”

When I saw that a South Park episode had won an Emmy, I wanted to check it out. The episode that won was the one where they make fun of the Warcraft culture, and, while watching, I began to appreciate the cultural phenomenon that is “South Park.” I watched a few more episodes because, when [...]

discuss: christianity and the revolutionary war

We’re a couple of weeks past the 4th now, and I know I’ve got some Aussies in the audience here, but I thought this was a fascinating subject for discussion.
American Christians like to wrap themselves in the flag and proclaim America as a Christian nation, but have we considered our origins? The Bible tells Christians [...]

discuss: Jesus as a drug

I’ve come across two songs in my music library lately that talk about a correlation between Jesus and drugs.
You’re better than drugs
your love is like wine
Feel you comin’ on so fast
Feel you comin’ to get me high
You’re better than drugs
Addicted for life
Feel you comin’ on so fast
Feel you comin’ on to get me high
- Better [...]

discuss: christians and swearing.

Okay, so this week’s question is about a topic that I find to be quite fascinating. It’s generally accepted that Christians shouldn’t swear, but the Bible is uncharacteristically vague about what you can and cannot say. The smoking gun that I always use come from Colossians 3:8:
But now you must put them all away: anger, [...]

discuss: christians excelling in their field

After two questions that were definitely a bit deeper, let’s try something that should be a bit simpler.
I’ve heard before that Christians should be making the best music, the best art, the best sales reports, the best marketing schemes. The idea is that if we have the biggest creative genius that created everything we do [...]

discuss: gender roles

This question was submitted by user TaraMarie. Thanks for submitting! If anyone else has a topic for submission, pass it along to me. I’m gonna step aside now and answer it as just another user!
The Question:
Women are the weakest link. What does it mean? In what ways are women weaker then men concerning the spirtual [...]

discuss: faith healing

This article talks about the world of faith healing, as another person has died because he refused treatment, choosing instead to trust in the Lord for healing.
Such an article is sad, especially when they said that the condition was fully treatable. I believe in God’s healing power, as I have seen friends be healed of [...]

discuss: debating politics

I came across this interesting article from the Assemblies of God website. I liked it because it reflects some of my views on religion and politics.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am no authority in this arena. I have no idea how Jesus and the American polical system are supposed to jive. But I know [...]

if you could withhold illegal drugs from the world, would you?

Here at ZA Magazine, we really want to encourage the community to sound off and tackle the issues. The first such post was about Planned Parenthood, and some good points have been made. During the exchange, user PrimeCupEevee made this statement (click here for full comment in context…emphasis in quotation is mine):
Do I think illegal [...]