The Christ-Centered Mind: What would you say to Harry Potter?

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Around the office, whenever I see a Christian, I scream and run away like a little girl. Al Franken We are a nation that is unenlightened because of religion.... I think that religion stops people from thinking. Bill Maher Christianity is a religion for losers. Ted Turner

“I have a problem with religion or anything that says, ‘We have all the answers,’ because there’s no such thing as ‘the answers.’ We’re complex. We change our minds on issues all the time. Religion leaves no room for human complexity.” Daniel Radcliffe

Explain Faith Answer Questions Defend Attacks LIFE APOLOGETICS

The Parable of the Prodigal Son Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

The Parable of the Faithful Father Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

The Parable of the Two Sons Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.” Luke 15:11-12

The Younger Son The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ Luke 11:21

The Older Son But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.’ Luke 11:29

Two Religious Approaches It’s all about It’s all about ME the RULES ME the RULES (Younger Brother) (Older Brother)

The Foundational Truth God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them 2 Corinthians 5:19