I asked a favor of one of my sleuth readers and while searching he came across some interesting information. Coming from a place where there was a no-talk rule and where things were not fully disclosed, I have a different policy here. This is a place where I fully disclose, especially when there are unsuspecting loyal… Continue reading My Response to Kevin Swanson’s Non-Response about Embedded Dead Babies and Damage Control
Category: Crazy Things Church Leaders Say & Do
Kevin Swanson Issues Response to Dead Embedded Babies Comment
Kevin Swanson has updated his blog with a response regarding the womb being a graveyard for dead babies for women who have taken birth control pills - - - - or something along those lines. Here is a part of his response: In a recent program, the matter of the abortifacient effects of the birth… Continue reading Kevin Swanson Issues Response to Dead Embedded Babies Comment
Kevin Swanson Fails to Provide Sources for Ignorant, Unsettling Statement
* * * * * Those of you who follow me on Twitter (DefendtheSheep), know that I have been trying to get to the bottom of the quote by Pastor Kevin Swanson, the popular homeschool leader who reported… Continue reading Kevin Swanson Fails to Provide Sources for Ignorant, Unsettling Statement
Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Hides the Truth by Removing Videos and Comments
Some people like to eat bonbons and watch tv on a Sunday night. I get worked up over False Teachers who perform weird sexual ordination ceremonies, claiming they are Biblical. One of the biggest signs of a false teacher is damage control. My former pastor did it by removing or changing wording on his Google reviews.… Continue reading Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Hides the Truth by Removing Videos and Comments
Spiritual Abuse: Perversion in the Church – Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Lays on Top of Men During Ordination
Do you remember the Pastor Jack Schaap video in which he spoke at a FBC Hammond Youth Conference in 2010? At this conference, Schaap used hand gestures in a way that simulated masturbation as church leaders in white jackets sat behind him and watched as if this was normal behavior for a pastor. … Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Perversion in the Church – Bishop Wayne T. Jackson Lays on Top of Men During Ordination
Weird John Piper Tweet: Who Can Figure This Out?
What does this John Piper tweet mean? As of this posting, 22 people have said it is their favorite and 26 people have retweeted it, so it obviously means something to them, but it means gobbledygook to me. Please, someone help me out. You can read the comments here, including some from yours truly. *… Continue reading Weird John Piper Tweet: Who Can Figure This Out?
Chuck O’Neal of Beaverton Grace Bible Church Issues Press Release
Sheep-Dog, a regular reader here, wanted to see the original press release from our former pastor. The link to the original "press release" is no longer working at The Wartburg Watch and the document was apparently removed from the BGBC website. A reader sent O'Neal an e-mail and this press release was included in O'Neal's… Continue reading Chuck O’Neal of Beaverton Grace Bible Church Issues Press Release
Independent Churches = Recipe for Spiritual Abuse?
** We were taught submission at our former church: children to parents, wives to husbands, husbands to Christ, congregants to pastor/elders, civilians to governmental authorities. Most churches have a check and balance system in place to ensure that there are no abuses going on in church. Here is part the doctrinal statement from our former… Continue reading Independent Churches = Recipe for Spiritual Abuse?
No Gossip Allowed in My Church!
*** Great Is Thy Faithfulness Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand… Continue reading No Gossip Allowed in My Church!
Creepy Pastors and Churches Using Creepy Stalking Control Tactics
* * * There have been a few stories of spiritual abuse in the news lately. A kind reader sent me this article from The Christian Post: Spiritual Abuse: Shepherds – or Fleecers – of God's Flock? This article starts by discussing the abuse of gaining members' funds through… Continue reading Creepy Pastors and Churches Using Creepy Stalking Control Tactics
Glad You Asked!
Muckraker asked great questions yesterday and I'll address them on this post. MuckrakerJune 16, 2012 5:51 AM Julie Anne: What does it mean "reviews are slowly being removed"? Who removes them?? Google? The church requests it? Or demands it with some kind of legal pressure?I thought the whole point of online reviews is that "customers"… Continue reading Glad You Asked!
Survival Strategies for Hyper-Authoritarian and Repetitive Sermons
* * * I'm a little bit surprised if you are still reading my blog. The last three posts were rigged to make a point and I took you on a ride without your permission so you could understand first-hand what it felt like. I tricked you and purposefully kept the… Continue reading Survival Strategies for Hyper-Authoritarian and Repetitive Sermons
Additional Former Church Member Has Been Sued!
* * * I'll get to the subject of the former church member sued in just a moment, but want to make sure this point is told: I believe that suing former church members is just an extension of the spiritual abuse. How can that be? Let me explain.This is old… Continue reading Additional Former Church Member Has Been Sued!
"Justice" Responds
* * * FrederickaMay 17, 2012 11:07 AM I must confess myself mystified as to the nature of 'Justice's' complaint, which seems to be lacking in a certain, shall we say, precision. What exactly is it that he or she is alleging was done to him or her? AnonymousMay… Continue reading "Justice" Responds
Julie Anne’s Musings
Countdown: 4 more days until court hearing, drawn by 9-yr old Resident Artist I have been inundated with requests to set up a Legal Defense fund. That blesses my socks off. Thank you for your support in this practical way. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *… Continue reading Julie Anne’s Musings
Justice: Becoming Free
"Flying Free" by 9-yr old Resident Artist Now, on to much lovelier topics. I really want you to read this . . . I want to share a story with you about a person named Justice. Justice is not this person's real name and you'll have to pardon the awkwardness of pronouns in this article… Continue reading Justice: Becoming Free
Anticipation
Six More Days Until Court Hearing There are a number of Christian bloggers keeping up with our story. Yesterday, two popular bloggers posted articles about our situation and I wanted to give more information so you can see how things fit together. I'll give a little background. This is the original Google review that was… Continue reading Anticipation
Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
XXX This post was found in the comment section from Anonymous. How can one not feel the pain in this note? Chuck, Why don't you love people? 1 John says if you say you love God but don't love people you are lying and the Truth isn't in you. Don't you know you have… Continue reading Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
Damage Control – How Do I Look?
* * * I love the interaction on this blog in the comment section. There are some very insightful people reading this blog and time and again, they help steer the direction of the blog posts as it stirs something in my mind. (Hint: if you want me to cover a… Continue reading Damage Control – How Do I Look?
Manipulating Reviews Yet Again
* * * Look how fast the BGBC elves went to work. It was brought to my attention that a new review up at the DexKnows review site, but it was shoved down so far that you have to click on "See All Reviews" in order to see it. They appear… Continue reading Manipulating Reviews Yet Again
Spiritual Sounding Board 