In Addition to the Bible Ray Ortlund Should Give a Christian a Copy of George Orwell’s 1984 to Help Them Understand Evangelicalism

Ray Ortlund explained why he would give a copy of the Quaran to Christians to read. What Ray Ortlund should do is give a copy of George Orwell’s 1984. That classic dystopian novel will help Christians understand evangelicalism as well.  

Problems Exist with Eric Metaxas’s Dietrich Bonhoeffer Biography Which Contain Academic Concerns

Eric Metaxas is known for his work on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. However that biography has not stood well against the test of time. Quality issues and shoddy work are now associated with it. Eric Metaxas who once had promise is now seen is an individual involved in the evangelical culture wars and fringe politics. This post is designed to draw attention to some of the issues with his work on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 

The Gospel Coalition Publishes its Top Books for 2019 Including Both Kathryn Butler and Rebecca McLaughlin

The Gospel Coalition came out with the listing of the top books for 2019. Two of the authors on that list this blog has written about. This is a brief post to let people become aware and familiar with what books The Gospel Coalition is promoting.

Why Did Eric Metaxas Defend Maria Butina a Russian Spy Who Tried to Subvert American Culture?

Maria Butina was recently deported back to Russia. The spy who came to the United States to penetrate both the NRA and evangelical organizations was strongly defended by Eric Metaxas. This post looks at the relationship between Metaxas and Butina.  This blog remains concerned that the Russian government or intelligence agencies could penetrate evangelical ministries due to their stance on the culture wars. 

A Closer Look at Eric Metaxas and His Comments on Mass Shootings and Impeachment. Plus the Fallacy of Intellectual Evangelicalism

Eric Metaxas is a well known evangelical author who has done work on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther. In time he embraced Christian nationalism and became a polarizing figure. This post looks at Metaxas and the issues with his work. Plus he said a number of disturbing things recently both about mass shootings and impeachment. In the end Metaxas again shows the scandal of the evangelical mind in that it was a fallacy to think that he was an intellectual. 

Phil Zuckerman Publishes an Acclaimed Book About how One Does Not Need God to Develop Morals

A college professor from Pitzer in Southern California who writes about atheism and sociology published a book about how one does not need God to develop a system of morals. This book by Phil Zuckerman has generated a lot of discussion in the atheist community and looks to be a good read. 

In Order to Understand Evangelical Culture One Should Cease Reading their Bible and Read George Orwell Instead

In order to understand evangelical Christian culture one should read, study and pay attention to the themes from George Orwell in his classic novels. The themes of corruption, totalitarianism, censorship, blind loyalty, and more are used to paint warning to society. Because remember comrade, while all animals are equal some like your pastor are more equal than others. 

Guest Post: Jean Lash’s Warning on Both Lance Waldie’s Harvest Bible Church in Cypress, Texas and Reformed Theology

This is a statement, a warning from Jean Lash about both reformed theology and Lance Waldie’s Harvest Bible Church in Cypress, Texas. This hardcore 5-point Calvinist church turned a daughter against her family. Its one of the most heart breaking situations I have heard.

Reflecting on the Life of Rachel Held Evans June 8, 1981 – May 4, 2019

Rachel Held Evans died on Saturday May 4, 2019. This is a post about her death, and why it will hit many people so hard. Rachel in many ways is someone who is irreplaceable. But the work that she started can be carried on by those who loved her. And that is what we must remember during this difficult time. 

The Wondering Eagle Book Review: Amanda Farmer’s “Once An Insider, Now Without a Church Home”

A recently published book looks at the growing problem of Neo-Calvinist theology inside the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). Its the story of “Truth Evangelical Free Church” outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a story of how a church goes from elder led to elder rule. Along the way you see how a traditional EFCA church was theologically flipped. In this heartbreaking story you will learn about how it became authoritarian. In the process the Neo-Calvinists are violating the “Significance of Silence” which is core to the EFCA.  This is a solid book that this blog heartily recommends.