Monthly Archives: October 2015

Theology-related quote for the day

Those great, fun, harmless, safe, nostalgic, exciting, slightly scary and completely un-demonic Halloweens of the past? Gone, gone, gone with the evangelical hot air. Does it bother me? You bet it does. It bothers me that we fall for such … Continue reading

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Bizarre theological advice for the day

Seriously: Y’all have got to read this to get a good feel of its self-assured wackiness. Continue reading

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Clergy sex abuse scandal in Peru

Nobody who is actually sentient has any good reason to be surprised by yet another account of Holy Men raping children, but the stories now emerging from Peru are startling by even jaded contemporary standards. One of the most repulsive … Continue reading

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Halloween: The annual conniption fit

It wouldn’t be Fall, and Halloween, if preachers weren’t having fits. Setting aside a day to celebrate evil, darkness, witchcraft, fear, death and the demonic brings disdain to God. Period. A Christian celebrating Halloween would be like a Satan worshiper … Continue reading

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International Missions Board: Break the law

David Platt, the brand new head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Missions Board, has some helpful suggestions for members who want to help the home-team overcome the severe budget shortfall that has them calling missionaries home. Business is international. … Continue reading

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