How Kris at SGM Survivors Gave C.J. Mahaney The Greatest Gift of His Career in “Ministry”

This is a post about the long term implications of the death of SGM Survivors. In the end Kris, who ran the blog gave C.J. Mahaney the greatest gift in his "ministry." There are many issues with what happened, one of which this blog believes is the re-victimization of sex abuse survivors inside Sovereign Grace. … Continue reading How Kris at SGM Survivors Gave C.J. Mahaney The Greatest Gift of His Career in “Ministry”

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

Why Josh Harris’ Deconversion From Christianity is a Positive Development, and How Evangelical Christians Are Responding to Him

Recently on Instagram Josh Harris explained that he is no longer a Christian. Harris' deconversion from Christianity has created a buzz on the internet. This post looks at what happened and explains why this is a positive development for Josh Harris. A faith crisis can be healthy and good and this blog hopes that each … Continue reading Why Josh Harris’ Deconversion From Christianity is a Positive Development, and How Evangelical Christians Are Responding to Him

Brent Detwiler Writes About how Al Mohler Severed his Relationship with C.J. Mahaney

At his blog Brent Detwiler writes about the relationship between Al Mohler and C.J. Mahaney and how that came to an end. The expose in the Houston Chronicle about the child sex abuse issue helped bring this issue to light.  "Power is a tool, influence is a skill; one is a fist, the other a … Continue reading Brent Detwiler Writes About how Al Mohler Severed his Relationship with C.J. Mahaney

Was Sovereign Grace Ministries a Cult or Cultic? An Old Comment at SGM Survivors Inspires this Quick Post

An old comment that I stumbled upon at SGM Survivors leads to a quick post. Was Sovereign Grace a cult or cultic? Or cult like? It was my conclusion at the time that Sovereign Grace was a cult, and that belief has not softened with the passing of time. "Cult recruiting methods based on dosing … Continue reading Was Sovereign Grace Ministries a Cult or Cultic? An Old Comment at SGM Survivors Inspires this Quick Post

When Religion is as Destructive as Alcoholism or Drug Addiction

This is an article that reflects on an older post from Mike Anderson who led The Resurgence at Mars Hill in Seattle. What do you do when religion leads you to places that are dark and to behaviors just as destructive as alcoholism or drug addiction? This also reflects on what I have seen in … Continue reading When Religion is as Destructive as Alcoholism or Drug Addiction