The Zealot’s Grip: Is Christianity Held Hostage?

Last updated on: April 8, 2025 at 5:34 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

The hijacking of Christianity. Part 5 of 6 A “zealot” is defined as someone fanatically pursuing religious, political, or other ideals, or a member of an ancient Jewish sect resisting Roman rule. They are unlike a mere fanatic who is intensely interested. A zealot more closely resembles an extremist holding extreme religious or political views, potentially advocating extreme action. Today, some embody both: religious and political extremists who conflate the two and may advocate resistance to the point of violence.... Read more

Was Jesus Wrong? Reclaiming Jesus’ True Way

Last updated on: April 2, 2025 at 3:47 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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The hijacking of Christianity. Part 4 of 6 Would you be surprised to learn that many in our government and military adopted one of the most insidious notions ever to walk the path of Christianity? “Jesus was wrong,” they proclaim. It’s not about love, it’s about power! Spirituality and religion were blended with politics to create a demonic caricature. Podcast show links with added content: Substack, YouTube video, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. These appear a day after blog-article posts. The... Read more

Hijacking Christianity: Power, Money, and Betrayal

Last updated on: March 26, 2025 at 10:25 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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Gen Z vs. Corporate Christianity: A Battle for Authenticity. Part 3 of 6 Is it true that nothing moves without money or political might? Or are we overlooking the true engines of change? For reference, in my new book, Unleash Movements that Matter: Break Through Barriers to Change, I explore how transformative change often originates from individual actions, not established power structures. Think Rosa Parks, whose refusal to yield her bus seat ignited a movement. Jesus, too, began without worldly... Read more

End Times hijacking of Christianity

Last updated on: March 16, 2025 at 8:22 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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How has Christianity been hijacked and what can we do about it? Part 2. Very powerful forces want to remake Christianity in their own image. We have to decide for ourselves if these messages represent Jesus or some self-serving interest. Today’s churches have a crucial role to play in championing what is humane and just. If it’s inhumane it doesn’t represent love, and therefore, cannot accurately represent the teachings of Jesus. How can we prevent this takeover of Christianity. Podcast... Read more

Will AI Replace Creatives? Why Human Art Still Wins

Last updated on: March 11, 2025 at 8:56 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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The fear is that with AI use, human creativity will cease Reading time: the best invested 14 minutes of your creative life. Summary Are you a church or other musician, a writer about religion and other topics, or a filmmaker? Are you worried AI will eliminate your job? Here is good news for you. The creative world is buzzing with concerns about AI. Videos and articles shout doomsday headlines about how AI will replace us or kill us. But can... Read more

The hijacking of Christianity

Last updated on: March 8, 2025 at 10:21 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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How has Christianity been hijacked and what can we do about it? Part 1 of 6 This era bears a striking resemblance to the time when churches grappled with the issue of slavery. While many congregations recognized its inherent inhumanity and the urgent need for its abolition, others, unfortunately, aligned themselves with the prevailing political and social norms of their regions, which supported the institution of slavery. When many states tried to secede, this division ultimately led to the devastating... Read more

Can AI Police Itself? Look to the Future of Ethics & Control

Last updated on: February 25, 2025 at 8:58 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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Can AI police itself? A futuristic story 18 minutes reading time, high school level. Or see the audio and video podcast links below. Foreword I wrote this as a story to make it easier to understand. This is about AI, which people have many warranted concerns about, such as concerns about privacy, job displacement, and the unknown. New technology is a difficult topic for people to understand. I understand that. Biblical references are included. I worked in the field, and... Read more

The Beautiful Generation and Vulnerability

Last updated on: February 16, 2025 at 5:59 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Vulnerability and Being Enough Summary A striking characteristic distinguishing older generations from Gen Z and some Millennials is the latter’s embrace of vulnerability. This is often misunderstood, making them seem weak even though it takes great strength to be vulnerable. They feel it is not only necessary but beautiful. It brings them connection with others. This embrace of vulnerability is a defining characteristic of this generation. Older generations often prioritize independence and emotional restraint. They are very independent-minded and very... Read more

50 Years, 2 Bad Gifts, and a Lifetime of Marriage Wisdom

Last updated on: February 10, 2025 at 9:53 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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50 years of marriage and all I have is great advice Summary Confessions of a Hopeless Romantic Early in our marriage, I became the poster goofball for what not to do on Valentine’s Day. My wife’s friends all got cards and nice little gifts. With the pocket money I had remaining, I bought a pack of cigarettes and told her cards were for elementary school children. I’ve never lived this down. This early misstep taught me a valuable lesson about... Read more

The Wrecking Ball Versus the Dove

Last updated on: February 5, 2025 at 11:19 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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What Would Jesus Do About Gaza? Do you ever get the sense the world is seriously out of whack? The United States runs the entire world. The United States has no control of any part of the world. Let’s all sit in our pews, sports bars, water cooler areas, and giggle at the absurdity of it all. Or give high praise to the powers that be for major accomplishments with a hollow core. We have criminals and racists out of... Read more