Ray Comfort

Op-ed contributor

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Nov 13, 2018
Without this, you cannot evangelize
Once you truly know the Lord, you will be horrified that millions of human beings just like you and me will end up in Hell if they die in their sins. So, you will live to share your faith—to share the gospel with the dying world that surrounds you.
Oct 24, 2018
Sin's Multiple Betrayal
Judas traveled with Jesus during what are often called the "years of popularity." Judas witnessed the miracles. He was there when the fish were multiplied, when the storm was stilled, and when four-days-dead Lazarus came forth from the grave. He heard the gracious words come from the mouth of the Son of God, yet he betrayed Him.
Oct 23, 2018
No One Knows the Future
We can never go back in time. Not for a second. The past is gone forever. Nor can we know what's going to happen in the future. We only have now. Even weather forecasters don't know what tomorrow will bring.
Oct 22, 2018
How to Live a Long Life
I know a number of people whose life's motto is that everyone out there is trying to either rob or kill them. Years ago, I would have laughed it off as paranoia. But nowadays I think it's somewhat justified.
Oct 21, 2018
Furious Man Rants About Pedophile Priests
Recently, a very angry man took out his frustrations on me because of pedophile priests in the Roman Catholic Church. I don't blame him for being angry. His language would curl your ear hair, but I certainly felt his pain.
Oct 20, 2018
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Iconic Hollywood actress Shirley MacLaine caused outrage when she once asked if the Nazi Holocaust victims suffered because of their sins in past lives. "Karma" seems to give a reason as to why God allows or even sanctions suffering.
Oct 18, 2018
The Fleeing Philistines
The world puts all of their eggs in one basket when it comes to their salvation. They champion self-righteousness and make no provision for its failure to justify them on Judgment Day.
Jun 14, 2018
Bringing Genesis Into Evangelism
Years ago, somebody sent me a video by well-known atheist Penn Jillette. He marveled that anyone could believe the foolish stories in the book of Genesis.
Jun 13, 2018
Atheism on the Decline?
I think that many "free thinkers" are rethinking the belief that nothing created everything. It is so thoughtless.
Apr 29, 2018
Hollywood's Sexual Predators
Sexual abuse, like STDs, is one of the negative consequences in a society that has thrown off moral restraint. If anything goes, then there are no real boundaries, and so we have to live with the consequences.