This is a quick post to Capital Presbyterian Fairfax on some manners and ways they could be better in the right of way at a storage center in Northern Virginia. But who am I to offer feedback? I am just a refugee from American evangelicalism. “Two things define you: your patience when you have nothing … Continue reading Capital Presbyterian Fairfax, You Forgot the Smoke Machine!
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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
Recommended Read: Kevin Quealy in the New York Times on the Political Leanings of Your Pastors and Leaders in Your Denomination; From the Church of God in Anderson – Indiana to the EFCA
An article in a recent publishing in the New York Times breaks down the political leaning of your pastor and denomination. This is a recommended read that is quite eye opening. "All politics is local" Tip O'Neil Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has … Continue reading Recommended Read: Kevin Quealy in the New York Times on the Political Leanings of Your Pastors and Leaders in Your Denomination; From the Church of God in Anderson – Indiana to the EFCA
The United States is Not a Christian Nation, Lets Address This False Claim; Plus Bill Maher on Evangelical Christians and Hypocrisy
This post explores why the United States is not a Christian nation. This also looks at why there is no covenant between God and the United States, and why Paul did not desire to change Rome through political means. Next why we Christians need to stop engaging in party politics permanently. Also this looks at … Continue reading The United States is Not a Christian Nation, Lets Address This False Claim; Plus Bill Maher on Evangelical Christians and Hypocrisy
Another Open Letter to Archie Griffin
A brief post thanking Archie Griffin for the fellowship, dinner and time that was spent in Old Town Alexandria tonight. Archie thanks for the friendship and giving me a second chance after my faith crisis. I love you brother! “Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in … Continue reading Another Open Letter to Archie Griffin
Why Write about Church Corruption, Systemic and Systematic Issues? Lessons from the Creation of the National Park Service in 1916
The National Park Service turns 100 this month. Over a century ago a number of people had the vision, and drive to preserve national parks. They ran into difficulty, and went against the culture at the time. In time they convinced others that places like Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and others deserved protection. Religious … Continue reading Why Write about Church Corruption, Systemic and Systematic Issues? Lessons from the Creation of the National Park Service in 1916
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