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This list contains the majority of articles on this site.  They are written in the question-and-answer format of “Christian, tell me why….” answered by my reasoning of “Because”.

Confession and Repentance

Christian, tell me why do you say that everyone must “confess” and “repent” of their sins? What gives you the right to be so judgmental?

Why Pray?

Christian, tell me why bother praying? God already knows what He’s planning to do. How would my prayer change that, and why would I want to?

God’s Not Fair

Christian, tell me why do you talk about the “grace of God”? What does that mean?

Kingdom of God

Christian, tell me why do you talk about the “Kingdom of God”? I don’t see any palaces or thrones being built!

The Church, the Body of Christ

Christian, tell me why do you insist on going to church? I can meet God anywhere, like by myself in the woods or when watching a sunset, can’t I?

The Jews, God’s Chosen People

Christian, tell me why do you say that the Jews are “chosen” by God? What makes them so special? Why are they always at the center of so much conflict?

Good Shepherd

Christian, tell me why do you call Jesus “the Good Shepherd”?

Lamb of God

Christian, tell me why do you call Jesus the “Lamb of God”?

Emmanuel

Christian, tell me why is Christmas so important to you?

Born Again

Christian, tell me why do you say that you are “born again” and have become a “new creature”? What on earth does that even mean?

Lost and Found

Christian, tell me why do you say that non-Christians are “lost”?

Husbands and Wives

Christian, tell me why are wives supposed to submit or “be subject” to their husbands? Why aren’t they equal?

Women in the Church

Christian, tell me why the Bible says for women to be silent, wear their hair long, cover their hair, and not teach or have authority over men?

Jesus, Only Jesus

Christian, tell me why you are so insistent on Jesus as the only answer? There is always more than one route to a destination!

Dress Code

Christian, tell me why do you expect people to dress up for church in their “Sunday best”? You’re acting like a snob!

Authority

Christian, tell me why do you respect Jesus’ words more than any of the world’s other great teachers?

Baptism

Christian, tell me why do you do that silly dunking-in-water thing?

Tithes and Offerings

Christian, tell me why churches are always talking about money? Are they just greedy, or do they expect people to buy their way into favor with God?

Trinity and Incarnation

Christian, tell me why you refer to “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”, yet still say that there is only one God? Why do you say that Jesus is the Son of God, but you also say that He is God Himself? Why don’t you make up your mind?!

Infinitely Valuable

Christian, tell me why do you think that everyone is “infinitely valuable”? Some contribute much more to the world than others!

Individually Responsible

Christian, tell me why you say that everyone is “individually responsible”? Some have lots of advantages, while others are very dis-advantaged.

Following the Rules

Christian, tell me why do you follow so many rules and restrictions? Why do you jump through so many hoops to please God?

Resurrection Importance

Christian, tell me why the Resurrection is so important to you? What difference does it make?

Resurrection: Fact

Christian, tell me why do you believe in the resurrection? Why do you accept such an un-natural event as an historical fact?

Security

Christian, tell me why you feel so secure? Why don’t you worry about the future? How do you know that everything will be all right?

Evolution

Christian, tell me why you disagree with evolution? Why do you see it as a threat?

Confession and Repentance

Christian, tell me why do you say that everyone must “confess” and “repent” of their sins? What gives you the right to be so judgmental?

Why Pray?

Christian, tell me why bother praying? God already knows what He’s planning to do. How would my prayer change that, and why would I want to?

God’s Not Fair

Christian, tell me why do you talk about the “grace of God”? What does that mean?

Kingdom of God

Christian, tell me why do you talk about the “Kingdom of God”? I don’t see any palaces or thrones being built!

The Church, the Body of Christ

Christian, tell me why do you insist on going to church? I can meet God anywhere, like by myself in the woods or when watching a sunset, can’t I?

The Jews, God’s Chosen People

Christian, tell me why do you say that the Jews are “chosen” by God? What makes them so special? Why are they always at the center of so much conflict?

Good Shepherd

Christian, tell me why do you call Jesus “the Good Shepherd”?

Lamb of God

Christian, tell me why do you call Jesus the “Lamb of God”?

Emmanuel

Christian, tell me why is Christmas so important to you?

Born Again

Christian, tell me why do you say that you are “born again” and have become a “new creature”? What on earth does that even mean?

Jesus, God’s Word

Christian, tell me why do you refer to Jesus as the “Word” of God?

Lost and Found

Christian, tell me why do you say that non-Christians are “lost”?

Husbands and Wives

Christian, tell me why are wives supposed to submit or “be subject” to their husbands? Why aren’t they equal?

Women in the Church

Christian, tell me why the Bible says for women to be silent, wear their hair long, cover their hair, and not teach or have authority over men?

Jesus, Only Jesus

Christian, tell me why you are so insistent on Jesus as the only answer? There is always more than one route to a destination!

Dress Code

Christian, tell me why do you expect people to dress up for church in their “Sunday best”? You’re acting like a snob!

Authority

Christian, tell me why do you respect Jesus’ words more than any of the world’s other great teachers?

Baptism

Christian, tell me why do you do that silly dunking-in-water thing?

Tithes and Offerings

Christian, tell me why churches are always talking about money? Are they just greedy, or do they expect people to buy their way into favor with God?

Why Bad Things Happen

Christian, tell me why a “good” God allows so many bad things to happen?

Trinity and Incarnation

Christian, tell me why you refer to “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”, yet still say that there is only one God? Why do you say that Jesus is the Son of God, but you also say that He is God Himself? Why don’t you make up your mind?!

Infinitely Valuable

Christian, tell me why do you think that everyone is “infinitely valuable”? Some contribute much more to the world than others!

Individually Responsible

Christian, tell me why you say that everyone is “individually responsible”? Some have lots of advantages, while others are very dis-advantaged.

Following the Rules

Christian, tell me why do you follow so many rules and restrictions? Why do you jump through so many hoops to please God?

Resurrection Importance

Christian, tell me why the Resurrection is so important to you? What difference does it make?

Resurrection: Fact

Christian, tell me why do you believe in the resurrection? Why do you accept such an un-natural event as an historical fact?

Security

Christian, tell me why you feel so secure? Why don’t you worry about the future? How do you know that everything will be all right?

Evolution

Christian, tell me why you disagree with evolution? Why do you see it as a threat?