The Kingdom of God in the Bible
Sharing information about Jesus' vision for the world
Francois Ntone
I earned a BE degree in Mechanical Engineering from City College of New York. I then attended Clemson University where I earned an MS degree and a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering. For 33 years, I was employed by Cummins, Inc. where I used my expertise in Thermal Science and Computational Fluid Dynamics to solve problems related to internal combustion engine development. I retired in 2019 and have been focusing on matters of religion and ethics, for which I have had a lifelong passion. This has led to my first published book called "Grace and Truth" which examines the biblical narrative and draws conclusions from it about what should really matter to Christians.
A Catholic Man Who Stood Against Catholic Antisemitism: Jacques Maritain
The influence of Jacques Maritain, a French Catholic philosopher, on the rejection of antisemitism by the Catholic Church is discussed in this post.... Read More
Does God Always Want to Protect Christians and Hurt Their Enemies?
The Christian Right often thinks suffering inflicted on people other than themselves is divine punishment for sin. That is bad theology.... Read More
Violations of Human Dignity Listed in the Catholic Declaration Dignitas Infinita
Violations of human dignity, as listed in the new Catholic Church's declaration Dignitas Infinita, are reviewed and discussed.... Read More
The Catholic Church Issues a New Declaration on Human Dignity
The Catholic doctrine of human dignity, as presented in a declaration published in April 2024, is reviewed.... Read More
Interesting Perspectives from Conservatives on Today’s Evangelicalism
Thoughts expressed by some conservative commentators about the state of evangelicalism in the age of Trump are reviewed. ... Read More
Christian Antisemitism and Its Roots in Misuse of the Christian Bible
A brief history of Christian antisemitism is provided, and New Testament passages believed to be anti-Jewish are discussed. ... Read More
The Uneasy Dialogue Between Catholics and Jews as the World Watches the Violence in Palestine
Jewish leaders have raised concerns about statements made by Pope Francis about the war in Gaza. The pope's response seems to have relieved some of the unease. ... Read More
Should Taxation Be Increased on the Wealthy to Reduce Economic Inequality?
A letter signed by 250 billionaires urges world leaders to tax the ultra-wealthy to reduce economic inequality. What are states in the US doing on this issue?... Read More
The Vatican Allows Blessings of Couples in Same-Sex Relationships
The Vatican has allowed blessings of people in same-sex relationships. This advances Pope Francis' goal of improved pastoral care for LGBTQ+ Catholics.... Read More
The Rapture and Its Implications for Support of Israel by Evangelicals
The rapture is a 19th Century invention that misinterprets biblical prophecy and proposes a timeline of end times with dangerous implications for Middle East politics.... Read More
