*** Pastors who use their assumed position of authority to control personal lives. *** for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Hebrews 13:17 *** This is finals week at school, so in the interest of time, I'm going to resurrect anĀ old post from March of… Continue reading Some Pastors Think They Get to Control the Details of Your Lives, Even the Colors of Clothes You Wear
Category: Extra-Biblical Nonsense
Christian Domestic Discipline (Wife Spanking): A Personal Story, and a Closer Look at Patterns Connected with this Abusive Practice
Christian Domestic Discipline, "wife spanking," Christian Patriarchy Movement, Spanking of Adult Children, Denominational Practices and teachings *** TwoĀ summers ago, I received a phone call from a pastor who shared his growing concern about wife-spanking in his family of churches. Months later, I finally reported on the topic of wife spanking in this article:Ā The Christian… Continue reading Christian Domestic Discipline (Wife Spanking): A Personal Story, and a Closer Look at Patterns Connected with this Abusive Practice
Jesus is Pretty Lowly Compared to the Likes of Spurgeon and Whitefield among Certain Folks
*** JeremiahCry and The Herald Society put on a Conference to DiscussĀ Dead Heroes of the Faith, But SomeoneĀ Seems to be Missing *** JeremiahCry Ministries is putting on a conference. Take a look at Jeremiah Cry's primary vision: The primary vision of JeremiahCry Ministries is the advancement of the Kingdom of God through the biblically prescribed… Continue reading Jesus is Pretty Lowly Compared to the Likes of Spurgeon and Whitefield among Certain Folks
So, what does John MacArthur really think about young women going to college?
*** Karl Heitman and Matt Tarr come to different conclusions about whether it is okay for young ladies to go to college. Both cite John MacArthur and the Bible to back up their claims. Who is right? *** I'm always thankful for readers who send me information on articles or concerns they see within… Continue reading So, what does John MacArthur really think about young women going to college?
Recent Twittering on Joining or Submitting to Churches
Agree? Ā Disagree? Ā Whatcha think?Late addition. Ā I should have looked further
Invitations and Altar Calls: Is it Manipulation or Evangelism?
Ā *** What is going on when a pastor gives an altar call or invitation? Is this appropriate? Is it manipulation? When I was a kid, at churchĀ there wasĀ a weekly altar call with the hymn, "Just As I Am" playing and we knew that if God was working on someone's heart, they'd get out of… Continue reading Invitations and Altar Calls: Is it Manipulation or Evangelism?
Pat Robertson: Getting a Tattoo is Heathen Practice, Even If Your Tattoo Depicts Jesus Christ
Pat Robertson has flappedĀ his tongue with nonsense again, this time about tattoos. A false teacher gives extra-biblical teachings. Do not dismiss these as simply foolish words, they are wrong and can be harmful to blind followers. I get really annoyed when people in a position of Christian leadership or expertise utter nonsense from their mouths,Ā throw… Continue reading Pat Robertson: Getting a Tattoo is Heathen Practice, Even If Your Tattoo Depicts Jesus Christ
Spiritual Recovery and Leaving a High-Controlling Church: Free to Plant, Free to Bloom, Free to Be
*** What does freedom feel like for those who have left a high-controlling or spiritually abusive church? *** ** About a month ago, I was sent beautiful pictures by SSB'sĀ friend, BeenThereDoneThat (BTDT). Ā At first I was drawn to them because cobalt blue is my favorite color. Ā Cobalt blueĀ exudes a soothing peace and tranquility for… Continue reading Spiritual Recovery and Leaving a High-Controlling Church: Free to Plant, Free to Bloom, Free to Be
Patriarchy: Doug Phillips, Bill Gothard, Doug Wilson and Damage Control
** Media and blogosphere are abuzz with sex abuse stories coming from Patriarchy proponents, Bill Gothard and Doug Phillips. Gothard releases a statement, other Christian leaders defend Patriarchy. ** I tell you what, my head is spinning this week with so many items of news regarding scandals by Christian leaders, especially within Christian Patriarchy. Ā But… Continue reading Patriarchy: Doug Phillips, Bill Gothard, Doug Wilson and Damage Control
Is the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Drinking Mormon-Flavored Koolaid?
*** Will there be Complementarian or Egalitarian marriages in heaven? Ā What about Biblical gender roles in heaven? Ā What in the world is Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) talking about? *** A link to an article was posted in the comments today. Ā I don't have time to flesh it out (trying to get another… Continue reading Is the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Drinking Mormon-Flavored Koolaid?
The Christian Patriarchy Movement’s Dark Secret of Wife Spanking
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * As Doug Phillips and his Vision Forum ministry is sinking, stories of abuse among Christian Patriarchy are surfacing: Ā domestic violence, wife spanking, etc, among other well-known circles such as RC Sproul Jr., etc. * Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Warning: Ā this is a heavy and disturbing article.… Continue reading The Christian Patriarchy Movement’s Dark Secret of Wife Spanking
Doug Wilson Shares Sex Advice to Married Couples When Distance Separates Them
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Last year, an excerpt of Doug Wilson's book, Fidelity, went viral because of the graphic words chosen to describe the roles of men and women in the sexual union in marriage. Ā In a recent blog post, Wilson attempts to answer more sex-related questions. * Ā Ā * Ā … Continue reading Doug Wilson Shares Sex Advice to Married Couples When Distance Separates Them
Christian Parenting: Training Your Child’s Gender Identity
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Twenty-four years ago, when I was pregnant with our second baby, we found out we were having a boy. Ā When my mom heard the news, she found a doll to purchase for our first child, Hannah. She thought it would be good for Hannah to have her own… Continue reading Christian Parenting: Training Your Child’s Gender Identity
Is it Proper for Christian Wives to Initiate Sex?
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun. Ecc 9:9 * Ā Ā * Ā Ā … Continue reading Is it Proper for Christian Wives to Initiate Sex?
Learn and Discern: Government is Evil
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Yesterday, GRACE published an excellent article by Victor Vieth and linked to the Paul Washer video that I posted in yesterday's article (video is posted below in this article). GRACE Ā is a non-profit organization made up of highly trained and experienced multi-disciplinary professionals who seek to educate and… Continue reading Learn and Discern: Government is Evil
Evangelical Church is Weak and Womanly
"* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Pulpit Highlights - Phil Johnson from Grace Community Church on Vimeo. In an earlier discussion on street evangelists (Is it Love or Not? Street Evangelists Defend TheirĀ Method), reader David Ā posted the above video in the comments section. Ā It's just over two minutes long. Ā Phil is a great speaker… Continue reading Evangelical Church is Weak and Womanly
Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: When Did “Roles” Become a Primary Doctrinal Issue?
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * One of the more troubling trends I see in Christiandom is making what I understand to be secondary issues as primary doctrinal issues. Ā Sometimes church leaders will say certain issues are "gospel" issues, that the whole gospel message depends on adhering to whatever bandwagon said church leader is… Continue reading Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: When Did “Roles” Become a Primary Doctrinal Issue?
Good Friday and Dangerous Traditions of Men
* * * My 22-yr old son and I went to a Good Friday service in which the choir performed, John Stainer's oratorio, "The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer." The congregants were invited to join in some songs, while other songs were sung by the choir only. In addition,… Continue reading Good Friday and Dangerous Traditions of Men
Pastor Rod Parsley Rides Zip-line During Church Circus, oops, Service
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * * Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Clown, oops, Pastor Rod Parsley is pastor of World Harvest Church which serves more than 12,000 each week. * Ā Ā * Ā Ā * * Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Is it me, or does the church kind of… Continue reading Pastor Rod Parsley Rides Zip-line During Church Circus, oops, Service
Muslim Brotherhood and Christian Patriarchy: They Look the Same to Me
* Ā Ā * Ā Ā * Woman was merely man's helpmate, a function which pertains to her alone. She is not the image of God but as far as man is concerned, he is by himself the image of God.Ā Ā Ā -- Saint Augustine * Ā Ā * Ā Ā * * Ā Ā *… Continue reading Muslim Brotherhood and Christian Patriarchy: They Look the Same to Me
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