Abusive Theology, Oklahoma and Us

May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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by Joel L. Watts crossposted from The Huffington Post It would seem when John Piper tweets, the world takes notice in much the same way it notices the words Pat Robertson says — with much gnashing of teeth. Almost immediately after the monster of massive currents touched down in Moore, Okla, John Piper tweeted Job [...]

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Quoting Quiverfull: Who is to Blame For Tornadoes?

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Today is a random list of various ministries and others laying the blame for the recent Oklahoma tornadoes to all sorts of things. Pat Robertson of “The 700 Club”

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Quoting Quiverfull: Bad Attitude Causes Chronic Illness?

April 3, 2013 By 8 Comments
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by Pat Robertson on The 700 Club – April 2, 2013 “The first thing you’ve got to get straight is that what’s happening to you isn’t necessarily ‘God’s plan’ for you,” Robertson said in response, looking into the camera. “What is it Shakespeare said? ‘The fault, dear Brutus,

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Quoting Quiverfull: Uneducated People Get Miracles?

April 2, 2013 By 8 Comments
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by Pat Robertson on “The 700 Club” on April Fools Day, April 1, 2013 “People overseas didn’t go to Ivy League schools,” the TV preacher laughed. “We’re so sophisticated, we think we’ve got everything figured out. We know about evolution, we know about Darwin

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Quoting Quiverfull: The Way It Is?

March 29, 2013 By 15 Comments
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From Pat Robertson of CBN and The 700 Club “I know this is painful for the ladies to hear, but if you get married, you have accepted the headship of a man, your husband. Christ is the

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