Over the past year I have been hearing that the Constitution was inspired by God – that, somehow, it holds and equal [or slightly less] status to Scripture. I’m not buying into that theological stance. The idea that the Constitution is inspired by God seems, well – both dangerous and silly. Sure, everyone can write under the inspiration of God, but that does not make what we write inspired. Keep in mind, having a theological view that the Constitution was... Read more
Today is the end of the world, that is according to Chris McCann of the eBible Fellowship. Since the year 2000 there have been about 40 different dates for the end of the world [“as we know it, but I feel fine” – could not resist]. Everyone from Jerry Falwell saying the world will end on January 1, 2000 to the infamous Harald Camping’s claim that the world would end on May 21, 2011; keep in mind, when that did... Read more
I have been hearing a great deal about this crazy thing called “deeply held religious beliefs.” To be honest with you, all I am hearing when people say that is “This is a way I can tell others they are not living the way I want them to live – and try to get away with it.” The thing is, if your deeply held religious beliefs do not center on the teachings of Christ, and do not center on his love,... Read more
The other day I received a Facebook message from a pastor informing me that I was “not right with God” because I support the idea that all humans equal; I know, silly me. In his message, he must have used the word abomination about a million times; well, not a million times, but you get the idea. This got me thinking, how many times does the word abomination appear in scripture? So, I went on a hunt. In the NIV... Read more
I received an email today from someone who asked me why I hadn’t spoken about the SCOTUS ruling on Marriage Equity. My reply was simple; I never shout-out my point of view in the middle of a celebration. But, now that the party is slowing down a bit I will share with you my point of view: Love Wins It really is that simple, Love Wins. I’m not concerned which side of the debate you are on; as long as... Read more
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We, as Followers of the teachings of Christ, must live a life different from the world. Over time, I have seen too many Followers use the world’s teachings to address problems. We are quick to make fun of other, belittle others, seek revenge on others, act crudely towards others. Our default is the world, and how the world acts. We must always remember, Love wins. We need to focus on love in everything we do – we do not seek... Read more
30 years ago, I was ordained an elder in The Church of the Nazarene. The Nazarenes are enthusiastic folks who set their sights on holy living. A concept that I always found sort of obscure and confusing. Holiness Unto The Lord, the church’s slogan, pretty much boiled down to living by a standard of ethics that would keep sin at bay. As I got deeper into the theology, I was moved by the focus on perfect love, heart consecration and... Read more
REGARDLESS OF THE ENEMY, AS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST, WE ARE SIMPLY CALLED TO LIVE IN PEACE Read more
It seems there are an abundance of abuse stories in the church today. While all abuse is wrong, no matter who is doing the abuse, one kind of abuse stands out, child abuse and neglect. Don’t take this as a disclaimer, because it’s not, I’ve no issue with the Fundamentalist Church. they can believe what they desire, as long as those beliefs do not abuse others. In their infallible, literal understanding of the Collective Narrative [the Bible] they seem to take... Read more
The Naked Jesus
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