Fredrick Ochari

Have you ever been in a relationship, and soon after you left, you noticed your ex-partner’s flaws? Or does everyone around you (mostly those with good intentions) warn you of your partner’s flaws or red flags, as we would call them, but you can’t see them? Well, we can easily say in such cases that you’re blinded by love. ‘Love is blind’, you would say, as you justify your partner’s mistakes and hurt yourself in the process. Sometimes seeing unlikeable traits in them but choosing to ignore them and even regard them as good qualities. In our relationship with God, […]

Introduction: Christ and the Problem of Freedom Why did Christ reject power, miracles, and authority? In Dostoevsky’s “The Grand Inquisitor,” this question forms the core of a deep debate about human nature and freedom. The Grand Inquisitor claims that Christ misunderstood what humans need to be happy. He thinks people don’t want freedom—they want security. They need someone to make decisions for them, to remove their burdens. This story puts Christ’s message of love and free will in a harsh light, showing how difficult freedom can be. The Inquisition: A Stage Set for Christ’s Return The story takes place during […]

Introduction: The Religious Landscape and the Uniqueness of Jesus The world is filled with many religions. Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism all hold significant sway, each offering their own path to spiritual fulfillment. In Islam, they follow the teachings of the prophet Muhammad; in Hinduism, there are many gods, paths to enlightenment, and reincarnation cycles; Christianity stems from the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; in Buddhism, the goal is to achieve enlightenment by following the Buddha’s teachings. All these paths except for Christianity focus on human effort and knowledge to find truth. The purpose of this article is […]

Introduction: A Battle Between Good and Evil I was recently watching a sermon by Ty Gibson and something he said hit home. He painted a vivid picture of our world—which is a battlefield— filled with evil, not just around us but within us. The evil around us—in the headlines, in our daily struggles, and in our decisions—is a reflection of the real battle happening inside every heart. The cumulative evil seen around us is a reflection of what’s in individual hearts. There’s a battle between good and evil in all of us. I hear you constantly expressing a desire to […]