Rev J N Manokaran

A young man, aged 29, was murdered on the day of his marriage by his father. (The Economic Times, 8 March 2024) The young man owned a gym, physically robust. The father escaped by stabbing him to death and had cash and gold when arrested. He did not have any remorse or regret for his […]

Justice Ranga Nath Mishra served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He visited a famous temple when he heard someone calling: “Ranga Nath Babu.” The security personnel and family members were astonished to hear the Chief Justice’s name called so loud, that too several times. One beggar, a leper, with a

Many believe, there are many ways to God or Heaven. The Bible declares, that there is only one way and One name, Lord Jesus Christ. (John 14:6) Gnana marga: This path of true knowledge, not intellectual is to know the unity of Brahman (God) and atman (human) by rejecting the illusion (Maya), of the world.

The Biblical understanding of salvation is not the same, as that sought by many religious people. Some people think that this life is a bondage, and death itself is salvation. For others, it is deliverance from the cycle of births. People believe that there are rebirths into this world as different species from seven to

Because he murdered his brother in a property dispute, he was arrested and jailed. In the jail he refused non-vegetarian food, stating he was a religious person and did not eat meat. For him, eating meat was a sin, but not his anger, rage, and violent murder. Essentially, Sin is against God’s nature, His Law,

Ten reasons people reject the bible, unable to see it as God’s revelation and truth. The Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit to rebuke, reprimand, correct, equip for good works, and lead into Eternal Life. 1. Myths: Many people think that the Bible is a collection of stirring myths and beautiful sayings invented by

Some cultures teach the husband as a god, hence need not do anything for his wife, but she should worship and serve him. Property owners are the husband, wife happens to be one of the assets. For some, the wife is the slave of the whole extended family without any rights. However, the Bible teaches

There are different ways, people make decisions, act, and behave. There would be some kind of motivation or reason to make decisions. Decisions could be rational or emotional sentimental or imitation. Most people in the world make decisions based on their customs, traditions, ancestor’s model, and cultural practices. Some claim to be pragmatic people who

A son was born in a family. At that time the father lost his business due to political and economic changes in the country. The father was very angry with his newborn son stating he had brought misfortune to the family. Right from his birth, the son was unloved, uncared, and ignored. His elder siblings

A Catholic former Dutch prime minister, Dries van Agt, has died by euthanasia, hand in hand with his wife Eugenie. They were both 93. (The Guardian 11 February 2024) This is becoming a trend and more countries are making it legal for a person to die choosing euthanasia for a variety of reasons including incurable