Last time in part 1, I tackled comprehensively why certain high yield investment schemes has been flagged as scams by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) base on what the law says about this. In part two of this three-part series I will discuss the theological perspective of this issue. Why a theological aspect? While the primary motivation for joining this high yield investment schemes is primarily monetary gain, a theological perspective is needed considering that some of these schemes are perpetuated by pastors of certain religious groups and a lot of pastors are actively involved in recruiting their members to join these dubious schemes. Probably part of the reason why these scams proliferated so easily is because of the fact that pastors exercise influence over their members. Since pastors who got themselves in these illegal schemes use Scripture to justify what they are doing, as a theologian let me also quote Scripture so that we can see what it really says … [Read more...]
High Yield Investment scams in the Philippines from a legal, theological, business, investment and economic perspective – Part 1
High yield investment schemes are a hot topic nowadays in the Philippines. Various entities have successfully enticed not only Filipinos both in the Philippine and abroad but even foreigners to get into these get rich quick scheme which offers rate of returns from 30% per month to as high as 400% per month! This burning issue (which has become a big headache for the Philippine government) is multi-faceted as it has not only legal implications. The problem is multi-faceted as it is also an investment, business, economic and even a theological problem! Why is it a theological problem that needs to be addressed? I will explain this later in part 2. As a pastor, lawyer, businessman and personal finance and investment professional this is my take on this matter. We will tackle the legal perspective first. Republic Act 8799 otherwise known as the “Securities Regulation Code” (SRC) prohibits the sale or distribution of “Securities” in the Philippines without first registering it … [Read more...]
A logical analysis of Bill Pratt’s article entitled “Is God subject to logic ?”
Sometime in September of 2010, Christian apologist, Bill Pratt wrote an article entitled "Is God subject to logic." Bill Pratt has a Masters Degree in Christian Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He speak about apologetics at Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.A and blogs about Apologetics at "Tough Question answered." (Where he tackles heavy apologetical issues) This article is an evaluation and an analysis of the above mentioned article he has written. As a student of Apologetics wherein logic is considered one of the things that we "major" on, I will attempt here to dissect his arguments and try to analyse from a logical standpoint if he made a good argument with regards to his position on the issue. In trying to answer the question, “Is God subject to Logic ?,†the author presents several arguments and conclusions. I will try to break down each and analyze how the author builds his arguments to reach his final conclusion and how … [Read more...]
8 ways on how polymaths can beat laziness
Polymaths are very busy people. If somebody claims he is a polymath and you don’t find him busy, he probably isn’t what he says he is. With the myriads of project and passions we are doing all the time, I find it impossible for a polymath who says he is bored in life because he has nothing to do. However everyone including polymaths feels a little lazy at times. Laziness is a natural tendency. All human beings gravitate towards our comfort zone. So when laziness sets in, as polymaths how can we beat it ? Here are some life hacks for polymaths to beat laziness. 1.Find a way to get excited all over again – Experiencing a delay in doing something you are passionate about or a project ? Find ways to get excited all over again. After all you tackled that project because you were excited about it correct ? Think about the benefits that you will get when you get it all done. Polymaths tend to link project together, the sort of “seeing what other people cannot see” attitude. Try to … [Read more...]
“Son of God” or “son of the gods” ? What is the proper translation of Daniel 3:25 ?
The "King James Only vs. Modern translations issue" has always been close to my heart considering that I came out of the King James Only movement. After careful study of the facts and finding out that the position of the movement is not only filled with inconsistencies half truths and even out right lies, I decided I had enough. Since then I have made it some sort of a personal crusade not only study the issue in depth but to answer questions related to the issue in order that other believers might also be enlightened. One of the favourite accusations that the KJV Only movement throws out to those who use modern translations are the alleged omissions, additions, revisions that modern translations commit when compared to the King James Version. Among the most favourite Bible verse they use is Daniel 3:25. The following is an actual question asked of me in Facebook in relation to Daniel 3:25: Your favorite version is NASB. So if that’s your favorite,do you believe NASB’s phrase … [Read more...]
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