Christianity and Anarchism

Anarchism is a political philosophy and movement that is opposed to the coercive authority of governments and nation states.  Anarchists believe that replacing the coercive power of governments with free, voluntary associations will lead to greater human flourishing. There is much diversity among anarchists, and many different types of anarchism. But they are all united … Read more

The Theology of Supernatural

The hit television series Supernatural follows the exploits of brothers Sam and Dean Winchester as they hunt monsters, ghosts, demons, and other supernatural threats. As the show progresses, the stakes become higher and higher, as the Winchesters tangle with angels, Death, and, eventually, God Himself. After watching all 15 seasons of the series, I thought … Read more

On Annihilationism

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series Salvation and Damnation

In the traditional view of Hell, Hell is a place of eternal conscious torment (ECT), in which the damned will continue to exist forever in a state of suffering.  Recently, an alternative view of Hell, known as annihilationism, has become increasingly popular.  According to annihilationism, the damned will be annihilated and completely cease to exist.  … Read more