A three-part series of opinion and research/resource articles by "brad/futuristguy" on the recent Christianity Today interview with Saeed Abedini: Part 1: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations. Part 2: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case. Part 3: Apparent Assumption of Trustworthiness Left Unexamined, and Final Thoughts. * * … Continue reading Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 2 of 3: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case.
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Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 1 of 3: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations.
A three-part series of opinion and research/resource articles by "brad/futuristguy" on the recent Christianity Today interview with Saeed Abedini: Part 1: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations. Part 2: He Raised Unchallenged Accusations About His 2007 Domestic Assault Case. Part 3: Apparent Assumption of Trustworthiness Left Unexamined, and Final Thoughts. * * … Continue reading Challenging Christianity Today’s Interview with Saeed Abedini – Part 1 of 3: Introduction, and He Gave No “Answer” to the Allegations.
Todd Friel Warns Christians about Adult Coloring Books
*** Some of my Christian friends have caught on to the adult coloring book craze. Todd Friel has a warning for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRDPDIFqeCQ
Resource Bibliography on the Saeed and Naghmeh Abedini Situation
On This Page: About This Bibliography Basic Facts and Timeline of Imprisonment, 2012-2015 Essential Introductory Reading Idaho Statesman and Other News Agencies. Chronological Links, Late 2015 – Early 2016 Survivor Blogs and Mainstream Christian Media. Chronological Links, Late 2015 – Early 2016 Saeed Abedini Develops His Post-Imprisonment Platform – April/May 2016 Critical Responses to Christianity… Continue reading Resource Bibliography on the Saeed and Naghmeh Abedini Situation
The Bully: Familiar Feelings, Completely Different Environment
Spiritual abuse, bullies, connections, gaslighting *** A few weeks ago, I started Spring term at college. The professor has a PhD in her field, and told us she's been teaching from high school level to grad school since the 80s. READ: she's no spring chicken and has a lot of classroom experience. As the days… Continue reading The Bully: Familiar Feelings, Completely Different Environment
Personal Story: Feeling Stuck after Spiritual Abuse
*** Mark is new to the blog and left a comment on another post yesterday and I have decided to make it into its own post so we can focus on these issues. Maybe some of you have experienced some of what he is going through and can share how you dealt with these issues.… Continue reading Personal Story: Feeling Stuck after Spiritual Abuse
A Challenge to Abused Christian Women Regarding Teachings on Divorce
*** Divorce, domestic violence, church teachings on Biblical divorce, David Instone-Brewer, abuse, Patriarchy, submission *** For years and years, I was taught that the only reasons Christians could get divorced were for adultery, abandonment, and if an unbelieving spouse wanted a divorce. I believed this wholeheartedly. Sadly, I looked down on people who divorced outside of… Continue reading A Challenge to Abused Christian Women Regarding Teachings on Divorce
Phil Johnson: ‘Some thoughts on CJ, T4G, and “survivor blogs.”’
Phil Johnson, C.J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries Sex Abuse Case, Together for the Gospel, #T4G2016, Survivor Blogs Phil Johnson, John MacArthur's right-hand man has issued a public statement on his Facebook page regarding CJ Mahaney, the Together for the Gospel 2016 conference, and survivor blogs. As usual, we don't see much concern for the… Continue reading Phil Johnson: ‘Some thoughts on CJ, T4G, and “survivor blogs.”’
Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood 2016 Conference #CBMW16 Live Tweets and Complementarianism Cool-Aid
Complementarian CBMW Owen Strachan, John MacArthur, John Piper, Grant Castleberry, Albert Mohler, Gavin Peacock The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood is holding their conference, "The Beauty of Complementarity" in Complementarity Capital of the World, Louisville. The nice thing about live tweeting is that I don't have to research, it's coming hot off the… Continue reading Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood 2016 Conference #CBMW16 Live Tweets and Complementarianism Cool-Aid
Drive-By Trainwreck Counseling
Biblical Counseling, psychology, Wretched Radio, Drive By Counseling, Suicide, cutting *** I.just.can't. Someone tweeted this link to me. The video is only a minute long. I watched it. I wanted to scream. The end. You can hit play to listen to it - it's just an audio. Or you can read the words transcribed below.… Continue reading Drive-By Trainwreck Counseling
Learn to Discern: Pastor John Raymond, in His Own Words
Pastor John Raymond, New Horizon Calvary Chapel Church, Slidell, Louisiana, Steven Angle, Spiritual Abuse Yesterday on Facebook, journalist Ashley Rodrigue of WWLTV posted the following press release from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff in Louisiana (typed and screenshot below): by Ashley Rodrigue WWLTV (PRESS RELEASE) HAMMOND, LA - Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking… Continue reading Learn to Discern: Pastor John Raymond, in His Own Words
JA’s Spring Break Happenings
*** I've been kind of out of blogging commission lately, except for commenting and moderating for the last few days. On Friday, I took my boys to the Oregon Coast and then spent Sunday through Tuesday in Portland and stayed at the parsonage of the 2nd oldest church in Portland - my friend, Pastor… Continue reading JA’s Spring Break Happenings
Good Friday and Easter: Loss, Death, and New Beginnings
*** "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" *** Today is Good Friday and Sunday is Easter. These are important days for Christians to remember what Christ did for us. How He paid the ultimate price for us. Easter represents new beginnings and new life, and it's very timely that… Continue reading Good Friday and Easter: Loss, Death, and New Beginnings
Pastors Tullian Tchividjian + Bob Coy + Sexual Sin + Church Leaders Who Protect Immoral Pastors = A Broken Church
Tullian Tchividjian, Bob Coy, Church Leaders Response, Clergy Sex Abuse, Sexual Infidelity, Spiritual Abuse, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale *** I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep,… Continue reading Pastors Tullian Tchividjian + Bob Coy + Sexual Sin + Church Leaders Who Protect Immoral Pastors = A Broken Church
Resource Bibliography on System Issues Related to the Tullian Tchividjian Situation
Initial edition compiled by brad/futuristguy; link selections, issue analysis, and opinions expressed are his own. This resource bibliography contains links from bloggers, survivor bloggers, and mainstream Christian media. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Instead, the majority of links are to the following sources. They have done multiple posts on related subjects - often… Continue reading Resource Bibliography on System Issues Related to the Tullian Tchividjian Situation
Tullian Tchividjian and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Discussion: “He demanded that people be loyal to him.”
Pastor Tullian Tchividjian, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Willow Creek, Liberate Network, Clergy Sex Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Repentance, Grace Hey friends (and welcome to new readers), I am going to do something a little bit different. I suspect many are chomping at the bit to discuss the situation regarding Tullian Tchividjian, so I am… Continue reading Tullian Tchividjian and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Discussion: “He demanded that people be loyal to him.”
New commenter: having difficulty with religious “systems” and wants advice
*** A first-time commenter left a great comment that I'd like to open up for discussion: Hi everyone This is my first time posting on this site and I apologize in advance for its being off topic. I could use some help from some of you who have been through what I’m going through right… Continue reading New commenter: having difficulty with religious “systems” and wants advice
Pastor Saeed Abedini Unwilling to Seek Abuse Counseling
Naghmeh Abedini, statement, Pastor Saeed Abedini, Domestic Violence, Counseling A short while ago, Naghmeh released a public statement on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NaghmehAbedini/posts/10153907080785767 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Dearest friends and prayer warriors, Many of you have been concerned about and have asked about updates on Saeed and our situation. At this point Saeed has not been… Continue reading Pastor Saeed Abedini Unwilling to Seek Abuse Counseling
Jordan “J.D.” Hall Grumps about Women Who Shouldn’t Attend Shepherds’ Conference
Shepherds' Conference, J.D. Hall, Women, Church #ShepCon #ShepCon2016, John Mac Arthur, Pulpit and Pen, Bunker *** This week quite a few pastors and men have been at the Shepherds' Conference at John Mac Arthur's digs in California. Traditionally, women are not allowed to attend, yet evidently, women did attend at least one day per Pastor J.D.… Continue reading Jordan “J.D.” Hall Grumps about Women Who Shouldn’t Attend Shepherds’ Conference
Marriage, Children, Anniversaries, . . . and a Pedophile
* * * Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82:3-4 I'm going to do something a little different here today, but I believe God laid this on my heart, so I… Continue reading Marriage, Children, Anniversaries, . . . and a Pedophile
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