The dangers of theological amateurism
This is not a hot take; it’s a late take. Sometimes it’s better to let the people who are better at reacting quickly do so, rather than rushing to react while a particular story is trendy. The departing of Marty Sampson, one of the most influential figures in contemporary worship music, was revealing of a […]
Why we are right to be skeptical of Kanye’s conversion
This is a topic I have wanted to address for weeks, especially since I documented how the Sunday Service promoted the Popularity Gospel with Rick Wilkerson Jr giving the message that presented Jesus in an idolatrous way, using soteriological passages to convey a message of self-improvement rather than salvation. Since then, however, there has been […]
Colin Smothers on answering student questions on sexuality
Colin Smothers is the Executive Director of the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. he recently wrote about his experience answering youth questions in rural Indiana about these matters. And what he says is rather interesting anecdotal evidence about young evangelicals. He writes: In between the Sunday services, I had the unique opportunity of speaking to […]
Jerry Falwell Jr.’s closet endorsement of gay marriage
On of the largest faces of Christian Conservative political activism is Jerry Falwell Jr who emerged in the age of Trump by being one of the first evangelical leaders to endorse Donald Trump. Since then he has been one of the most vocal proponents for Trump among Big Eva. Falwell has acquired a fair amount […]
Drew Brees buckles under pressure when faith tested
After doing a video for Bring Your Bible to School Day for Focus on the Family, Drew Brees earned a fatwa from Rainbow Jihad. With an interest in canceling the all star NFL quarterback for his views, a reporter attacked him for associating himself with renown Christian organization Focus on the Family. Here is the […]
The Popularity Gospel of Kanye West’s Sunday Service
For months now, Kanye West has rebranded his reputation as a more spiritual musician after comments about being used by Candace Owens. He has launched a series of concerts he calls Sunday Service. But the concerts contain a plethora of gospel music and a number of collaborations. The Sunday Service has been kept under wraps […]
Beth Moore refuses open letter to clarify position on homosexuality, blocks author
A lettered penned by prominent Christian women’s discipleship writer, Michelle Lesley, asked Beth Moore to clarify her position on homosexuality after a series of silence and biblically questionable(putting it mildly) actions in her ministry around the issue. The letter is not confrontational towards Moore, however, it does ask that she confront the Bible and homosexuality. […]
Why the Prosperity Gospel is still popular
It’s oddly amazing that Christians have spent a lot of time and energy combating the Prosperity Gospel but the question is to what effect. Names like Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, Paula White-Cain, Joyce Meyer, TD Jakes, Kenneth Copeland, and the entire Trinity Broadcast Network, have been condemned repeatedly by numerous Christian sources. The […]
Hillsong’s Brian Houston condemns Christian athlete Israel Folau for quoting scripture
Yes you read that headline right. This story comes from Austrailia where the county’s largest megachurch, Hillsong, condemned rugby star, Israel Folau, for quoting scripture that condemned homosexuality, among other sins, and warned of hell. The two biblical passages paraphrased by Folau are 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and Galatians 5:19-21. Now, this, predictably, earned a Fatwa from […]
Why ‘Church People’ is a must see faith-based film
There have definitely have been an increase in faith based films being produced. Both the quality and the success of this genre has made significant gains. However, the overwhelming majority, if not all, of these prominent movies have been serious movies. In the near future, the movie Unplanned will come out, tackling the abortion issue. This comes […]