Author Archives: Bob Felton

Quote for the day

I’m sure I’m going to get along with him, and if I don’t, he’s going to pay a big price. That’s Donald Trump, the likely Republican nominee, explaining his plan to get along with Paul Ryan, the Republican Speaker of … Continue reading

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Be true to your cult, ctd — OR —
Dismal theology-related tweet for the day

Piper: “If you don’t want God more than you want anything else, you are not a Christian.” https://t.co/7sOBKZ4cLu — Desiring God (@desiringGod) March 2, 2016 Fortunately, as I never tire of saying, most people have too much sense and decency … Continue reading

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Massive abuse in Pennsylvania Diocese

A 2-year long grand jury investigation has concluded that hundreds of children were abused in a Pennsylvania diocese, and that church officials engaged in an extensive cover-up. After an exhaustive, two-year investigation, a statewide grand jury has determined that hundreds … Continue reading

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Trump and the evangelicals, again

The New York Times publishes yet another tedious meditation on Donald Trump’s appeal to evangelicals. AMONG the most inexplicable developments in this bizarre political year is that Donald Trump is the candidate of choice of many evangelical Christians. [ … … Continue reading

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Trump taps nativist malice

I naively thought the next generation was better than this. Students at two Midwest high schools recently hurled Trump-themed insults at Latino students, using the presidential candidate’s anti-immigration rhetoric as inspiration for repulsive basketball game chants. Fans at Andrean High … Continue reading

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