Friday, March 01, 2024

Interesting Links from March 2024

 

How Jordan Peterson conflates Justification and Sanctification | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

The Coming Clash Between Republicans vs. Hardliners On IVF - The American Conservative


March 2

 

Marijuana and the Movies | Peter Tonguette | First Things

 

Rev. Martin Luther King was "not a Christian at all," claims old white hate pastor - LGBTQ Nation (overlook the biased spin in this report)

 

Presbyterian Church (USA) Considers Forcing LGBTQ Affirmation - Juicy Ecumenism

 

‘How Great Thou Art’ gets new ending on 75th anniversary of famed English translation (religionnews.com)

 

Church Leaders Accuse Nigerian Military Of Being Complicit In The Murder Of Christians (religionunplugged.com)

 

Lauren Boebert Just Realized She Lives in a Glass House (thedailybeast.com)

 

Report: Church Militant loses defamation suit (religionnews.com)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Theology does not help the bottom line. . . (Valpo has promoted liberal theology for decades – no real loss here – Valpo is a lukewarm institution that may finally fall apart)


March 4

 

In New Interview, ‘The Chosen’ Director Dallas Jenkins Insists He Loves The Same Jesus as His Mormon ‘Brothers’ (substack.com)


March 5

 

Trump's Mar-a-Lago hosts Log Cabin Republican's gay wedding | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

Valley News - By the Way: Music drew me to the Episcopal Church (vnews.com)

 

Scenes from a celebration of the same-sex marriage law — at Mar-a-Lago - POLITICO (for information purposes)

 

Meet The Biden Official Making Six Figures To Travel The Globe Pushing Transgenderism | The Daily Wire

 

‘She Knew Jesus’: Laken Riley’s Grieving Mom Breaks Silence, Delivers Powerful Message Calling People to Christ – Faithwire

 

'The Chosen' director defends comments about Mormons and Jesus | Entertainment News (christianpost.com)

 

An alleged affair, security cameras and a K-9: How police determined North Dakota house fire was a murder cover-up - ABC News (go.com)

 

John MacArthur vs Christian Nationalism - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Who Knew? Study Finds God's Design for Family Structure is Best Fit for Children After All (substack.com)

 

Blaze News investigative writer Steve Baker says FBI wants him to self-surrender Friday in Dallas over his Jan. 6 reporting | Blaze Media (theblaze.com)


March 6

 

As France Makes Abortion a Constitutional Right, Evangelic...... | News & Reporting | Christianity Today

 

France enshrines abortion as 'guaranteed freedom' in constitution | World News (christianpost.com)

 

Laken Riley's mom gives Jesus 'glory' for sustaining her family | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

Three Reasons Why the Exclusivity of the Gospel Causes Offense - Rooted Thinking : Rooted Thinking

 

John Piper on Profanity, Crude Joking, and Using the Word “Dang” | Crossway Articles

 

Port: The school choice bill isn't about religion; it's about empowering parents (inforum.com) Annoying Fargo-based columnist/podcaster Rob Port is an atheist!


March 7

 

Corps chose not to publicize environmental damage by DAPL protesters, official testifies • North Dakota Monitor

 

16 AGs demand YouTube drop 'misleading' abortion notice | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

Department of Justice closes investigation into SBC Executive Committee's handling of abuse (religionnews.com)

 

May God Deliver Us From Our Obsession with Numbers And Popularity (religionunplugged.com)

 

Episcopal Chaplains Sought for ‘Identity-affirming Spiritual Care’ - Juicy Ecumenism

 

'60 Minutes' Wages Propaganda War On Moms For Liberty (thefederalist.com)

 

Abortion is constitutive of the nation? | WORLD (wng.org)


March 8

 

Charismatic elders declare Mike Bickle ‘unfit’ for ministry | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)

 

'In the name of the Mother, Daughter and Holy Spirit': Catholic women advocate change (religionnews.com) (for information purposes)

 

Christian Women Punished For Praying In Nicaraguan Prisons (religionunplugged.com)


March 9

 

Why John MacArthur Is Wrong About MLK | Christianity Today (for information purposes)

 

'The righteous shall live by faith': Planting a Lutheran church in Rome (lcms.org)

 

How Not to Be a Grumpy Old Woman | GCD (gcdiscipleship.com)


March 10

 

Pastoral Meanderings: The purpose of clothing. . .

 

How to Hold Onto Your Convictions Without Becoming Arrogant - The Stream

 

March 12

 

Five Timeless Observations from Francis Schaeffer that are Still True Today - Daily Citizen (focusonthefamily.com)

 

The ELCA's Queer Confirmation Curriculum - EXPOSING THE ELCA (for information purposes only)

 

God Uses Sinful People, But ... - The Stream

 

The Therapeutic Model Of Childrearing Is Destroying Kids' Lives (thefederalist.com)

 

An American’s Letter from the Hungarian Gulag - The American Conservative


March 13

 

Joe Rogan, Riley Gaines discuss Satan, Jesus' return and prophecy | Podcast News (christianpost.com)

 

An Insubstantial Book for a Weighty Problem (mereorthodoxy.com)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: A silent witness. . .

 

Port: Trump the flip-flopper (inforum.com)


March 14

 

3 reasons to ditch the Easter Bunny: Not a harmless tradition | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

INTERVIEW: Pivot Points (currentpub.com)

 

David 'Vichy' French Endorses Biden. Are We Seeing a Tragedy or a Farce? - The Stream

 

Detroit Pistons player says 'Jesus is coming back' | Sports News (christianpost.com)

 

Rob Reiner, Heidi Przybyla and smearing of Christian nationalism | Voice (christianpost.com)


March 15

 

American Bible Society to shutter $60 million Faith and Liberty Discovery Center (religionnews.com) (barely was aware this museum existed)

 

The Decline Of Valparaiso University A Tragedy For American Lutherans (religionunplugged.com)

 

Persecution Watchdog’s Warning: Canadian Bill Could ‘Send Christians to Jail’ for Quoting Bible – Faithwire

 

'An Outsider in Every Way': Jemar Tisby's Reformed and Racial Journey - Juicy Ecumenism (for information purposes)


March 17

 

Maryland church teacher who assaulted girls deported twice | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

West Point Changes Mission Statement, Removing Values 'Duty, Honor, Country' (westernjournal.com)

 

Why AI Can Never Replace The Need For Reading And Writing (thefederalist.com)

 

Youngkin sabotages his GOP future with same-sex marriage support | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Over 600 religious freedom violations in Cuba in 2023: report | World News (christianpost.com)


March 19

 

5 Biblical Reasons Gaza Is Important (christianity.com)

 

North Dakota most supportive state of Christian nationalism, study finds - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports

 

Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘hostages’ remarks, explained (msnbc.com)

 

Trump’s ‘Bloodbath’ Rant Is Disgusting in Any Context (thedailybeast.com)

 

Tucker Carlson exhorts Texas audience to discern spiritual war | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

Truthful Thinking Is Greater Than Positive Thinking – Daniel Seabaugh

 

This November, Vote for a Balanced Budget - The American Conservative

 

Can Irish culture bring a new springtime to the faith? (oursundayvisitor.com)


March 20

 

Hold Nigeria accountable for its failure to stop internal religious violence  | The Hill

 

As Freedoms Shrink in Hong Kong, One Christian Media Editor Explains Why He Stays... | Christianity Today

 

Kanye West says he has ‘issues with Jesus': 'I'm God' | Entertainment News (christianpost.com) (for information purposes – sad)

 

The Titanic Was the Safest Ship of Its Time – Entrusted to the Dirt

 

Trump Claims 2024 Election Will Be Rigged, Putting GOP Turnout at Risk - WSJ

 

Digital degradation | WORLD (wng.org)


Medication abortion rates grew 10% over the last few years, report shows • North Dakota Monitor


March 21

 

Michael Ian Black: Trump Going Bankrupt (Again) Is an Opportunity to Reset America (thedailybeast.com)

 

‘How Dare You!’—Mark Driscoll Shares the Story Behind His Most Controversial Sermon (churchleaders.com)

 

Kamala at the death camp | WORLD (wng.org)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: An old word. . . but a good one


March 22

 

Michael Brown suggests Martin Luther eternally condemned | Podcast News (christianpost.com)

 

William Lane Craig Says Abortion Doesn’t Harm Babies + Confers ‘A Great Good’ Upon Them (substack.com)


March 23

 

The Vice President Visits an Abortion Clinic — And the People Yawn? - The Stream

 

Prominent Woke Ex-Southern Baptist Pastor and TGC Contributor Rebukes John MacArthur for MLK Comments (substack.com)

 

West Point Diluted Its Mission By Removing 'Duty, Honor, Country' (thefederalist.com)


March 26

 

JourneyWise Network announces partnership with Museum of the Bible and its 'New Testament Experience' (religionnews.com)

 

My grandfather Paul Tillich, the unbelieving theologian | Aeon Essays

 

Does God Care How You Cook Your Goat? | Tim Challies

 

It’s You. Hi. You’re the Problem. It’s You. | JD Greear Ministries

 

Albert Mohler Says the Pope Is Ignoring ‘The Words of Jesus’ in Comments on Hell (churchleaders.com)


March 28

 

The ‘foolish’ message every Christian believes | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

The Utter Ridiculousness of ‘Trump Bibles’ (thedailybeast.com)

 

Canada Following China's Path? Bank Accounts Linked To Obedience Scores (prophecynewswatch.com)

 

Thousands baptized after watching Phil Robertson's story | Entertainment News (christianpost.com)

 

140+ Global Christian Leaders Call for Permanent Gaza Ceasefire, Halt of Arms Sales to Israel (salsalabs.org)

 

Bob Casey’s Abortion Evolution | National Review

 

The Story of Jesus Christ Is a True Myth | Christianity Today (in my opinion, not helpful to use the word “myth” here, about the truth of Christ’s saving work)

 

'Gender Identity' Law Spells The End Of Religious Liberty In MN (thefederalist.com)


Friday, February 02, 2024

Interesting Links from February 2024

 

Street evangelist returns to church after being shot in head | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)

 

Catholic U. fires professor who invited an 'abortion doula' | Education News (christianpost.com)

 

Does Alistair Begg have a point about gay weddings? | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Disgraced Dem Senate Staffer Escapes Charges For Gay Sex Tape (thefederalist.com)

 

Washington D.C. Crime: Local Government Must Enforce Law, Punish Criminals | National Review


February 2

 

Farewell, after 20 years: Why we did what we did — GetReligion

 

Super Bowl LVIII Preview: Inside Sin City’s Christian Quarterback Dual (religionunplugged.com)

 

We Need More Repellently Attractional Churches - Stephen McAlpine

 

The Gospel Is About Going to Heaven When You Die (mereorthodoxy.com)

 

Why Male Athletes Should Not Compete with Females | National Review

 

‘Harvard of Christian Schools’ Fires Back After Fox News Column Claims It Has Become ‘Woke’ – Faithwire

 

Pastoral Meanderings: My moral fiber is sufficient. . .

 

Jesus and My OCD | Christianity Today


February 4

 

Are you eagerly anticipating Christ's return? | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

A pastor's response to Alistair Begg's gay wedding advice | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Is Trump trying to lose? | The Hill

 

7 signs that your sinful nature controls you | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

February 5

February 7

 

The Prophetic Voice You May Not Have Heard (currentpub.com) (for information purposes)

 

Rosaria Butterfield Rebukes The Gospel Coalition for Supporting Preston Sprinkle's Heretical Teachings (substack.com)

 

Wheaton College Fires Back After Fox News Accuses Them of Being Woke, But Were They Right? (substack.com)


February 8

 

10 Bible Verses about Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage (truthforlife.org)

 

Fond Farewell to John Lomperis - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Classical College Brings On 'Exiled' Pastor Who Prayed At Trucker Convoy (thefederalist.com)

 

Trump Is Undermining Conservatives' Anheuser-Busch Boycott (thefederalist.com)

 

Soldotna church to host LGBTQ story time for kids, after library drag show cancelled - Alaska Watchman

 

Pastoral Meanderings: A parody of ecumenism. . .


February 9

 

Super Bowl QB Brock Purdy reads this Bible passage every day | Sports News (christianpost.com)

 

Worst Persecutors of the Church Named for 2023 - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Homosexual Son of Former SBC President Publishes Pro-Homosexual Children’s Book: “My Guncle and Me” (substack.com)


February 11

 

The Leftist Kidnapping Of Anne Of Green Gables (prophecynewswatch.com)

 

Worse Than Any Affliction: Why I Refuse to Grumble | Desiring God


February 12

 

Lesbian Methodist Bishop: Prioritize Reconciliation Over Redemption - Juicy Ecumenism

 

America's embrace of legalized gambling is a sporting proposition - Washington Times

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Christianity's gift -- the value of life. . .


February 13

 

Does Hell have various degrees of punishment? | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Learning from Methodist Hymnals, Elitists and Common People - Part III - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Greek Church Leads Hateful, Twisted Campaign Against Gay Marriage (thedailybeast.com) (ignore the biased rhetoric in this report – legalizing same-sex marriage in Greece is a bad thing)


February 14

 

The age of glorifying Greta Thunberg is over - The Spectator World “Thunberg is a leader, and an icon — for the immature and the idiotic.”

 

Pastors Who Won't Call Out False Teachers by Name are Most Likely False Teachers (substack.com)

 

When Goodbye Is Forever | Tim Challies

 

Tucker Carlson Is Wrong About Moscow — And The United States (thefederalist.com)

 

"He Gets Us" Doesn't Get Jesus (slowtowrite.com)


February 16

 

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage (religionnews.com)

 

When ‘He Gets Us’ Presents a Jesus Who is Too Much Like Us - The Stream

 

Five Marks of a False Convert - by Jeff - The Dissenter (substack.com)

 

Lech Walesa & Transcendent Truth - Providence (providencemag.com)


February 17

 

He Gets Us Takes a Big "L" in the Superbowl (aaronrenn.com)

 

Is marijuana legal? Why feds are taking so long to change old rules. (usatoday.com) (for information purposes)

 

Not trans, but just gay or lesbian? | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Think You're Immune to Adultery? - CCEF


February 19

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Is your home a holy place?

 

MS Society Stands By Decision to Kick 90-Year-Old Volunteer Out for Not Understanding ‘Preferred Pronouns’ – Faithwire

 

In The Bible, Lincoln Found The Antidote To Slavery And Despair (thefederalist.com)

 

New Report Reveals That Persecution Against Christians In Iran Continues To Grow (religionunplugged.com)


February 20

 

Even Believers Need to Be Warned: How Hell Motivates Holiness | Desiring God

 

PRAY: Ex-Muslim Couple in Uganda Reportedly Murdered After Converting to Christianity – Faithwire

 

Transgender Funeral At St. Patrick's Is An Attack On The Church (thefederalist.com)

 

Meathead, Meet John Q. Adams, 'Christian Nationalist' - The Stream


February 22

 

Pastors, don’t tie your reputation to a political leader | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Erasing Jesus from Israel - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Kansas City Parade Shooting: Christians Love The Chiefs, But Hate The Violence (religionunplugged.com)

 

By the Way | What Happened to My Father’s Evangelicalism? - Good Faith Media

 

The Insurgency News Blast | Protestia | Substack

 

Crime skyrockets in the nation’s capital | WORLD (wng.org)

 

Prayers for Children and Grandchildren - Lutherans For Life


February 24

 

Canadian Politicians Introduce Bill Removing Christianity, Bible as ‘Hate Speech’ Defense (substack.com)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: A schizophrenic church. . .


February 27

 

Pray.com removed from App Store in China | World News (christianpost.com)

 

Transgender Basketball Player Injures 3 Female Players, Team Forfeits Game (prophecynewswatch.com)

 

John MacArthur defends Michael Cassidy for toppling satanic altar | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Found Christianity Before His Death (religionunplugged.com)

 

When your preconceived notions collide with Christ | Voice (christianpost.com)


February 28

 

Slaves of white people, slaves of Christ | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Jimmy Lai and the Plight of Hong Kong Christians - Juicy Ecumenism

 

If GOPers Are Pro-Life, They'll Stop Dems' IVF Bill Condemning The Unborn (thefederalist.com)

 

Climate Cultists Will Do Anything To Save Earth, Except Stay Home (thefederalist.com)

 

Considering History: National Parks Help Us Grapple with Our Hardest Histories | The Saturday Evening Post


Monday, January 01, 2024

X Marks the Spot

 X Marks the Spot

 

(Posted on my personal Facebook page on 12-30-23.)

 

It is customary at the end of the year that certain publications, bloggers, writers, pundits and other influencers announce their choices for books worth reading.  Even former United States President Barack Obama did this.

 

For any interested, through Goodreads, here is a link to books I read or at least skimmed through in 2023.  Similar links are available for other years.  I appreciate that Goodreads allows one to track these in a systematic way.  I like the Goodreads web site and app.  And it’s good to do some reading of good books and to even learn something from bad books.  Of course, one can’t and shouldn’t read everything (check Ecclesiastes 12:12 and the whole chapter) but one can try to make good decisions in what to read.

 

I posted reviews of many of these books here on my private Facebook page.  Some of the latest ones haven’t been publicly reviewed yet.

 

A change that I plan for 2024 is to start doing this on X (formerly known as Twitter).  Since I started doing these book reviews online in June 2021, there have been a lot of them – 378 pages worth of reviews as well as some commentaries.  Many of these older writings I now look to share on X.

 

I’ve never been satisfied that Facebook is the best fit for book reviews, at least of the type I do, but I did it anyway.  Facebook can be good for photo sharing and family and friend updates.  There have been more ads on Facebook than there used to be.  Also, there has long been a fake account under my name, and Facebook has done nothing about it despite numerous reports by me and by others.  I don’t like that Facebook management has failed to address that.  Having said that, I still plan to maintain my Facebook account and may cross post future book reviews on both Facebook and X.

 

He is far from perfect and can be a little flaky sometimes, it seems, but since Elon Musk bought X, it has been better in fostering free speech and in not suppressing significant viewpoints and discussions, which is a good thing.  In my view, X remains by far the major leader in the social media category that it is in, exceeding competitors like Threads, Gab, Post News, Mastodon, Truth Social, Poa.st, and others.  I plan to purchase an X Premium account to allow me the freedom to publish long form messages.

 

I will also note again that I do share links (and occasional comments) on the blog/web site, loyaldefender.info.  I intentionally try to keep that as bare bones and simple as possible.  There is a word search bar on the top left of the web sites.  Also, one may comment on the web pages at loyaldefender.info, though few so far have taken advantage of doing so.  I don’t delete comments except in rare cases.  Feel free to check out loyaldefender.info if you haven’t already.

 

For any interested, the link to my account at X is https://twitter.com/davidmarkbecker.  As noted, I plan to start very actively using it beginning in 2024.  The theme Bible verse in my X profile is “The one who boasts must boast in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 10:17.”

 

Happy soon New Year!

Interesting Links from January 2024

 

Berlin Balances Budgets while Washington Drowns in Debt - The American Conservative

 

Darnella Frazier Filmed George Floyd's Murder. Read Her Anniversary Statement : NPR (for information purposes)

 

Mike DeWine Veto of Bill to Protect Children from Gender Surgeries Wrong | National Review

 

Dobbs & Abortion Controversy: A Plea to All People of Good Will | National Review


January 3

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Sadness. . .

 

The transgender revolutionaries want our children | WORLD (wng.org)

 

January 4

 

Taking on the Revolutionary Program of Ibram X. Kendi – Denny Burk

 

Friends in High Places | Christianity Today

 

Moral seriousness and the post-Christian right | WORLD (wng.org)


January 5

 

Preston Sprinkle Hosts Webinar on Why We Need More Homosexual and Queer "Christian Leaders" (substack.com)

 

Sadie Robertson Huff kicks off Passion 2024 with powerful message | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)


January 8

 

Why George Floyd wasn’t a martyr - The Spectator World

 

Biden, Did You Know? (Song Parody) (youtube.com) (for information purposes)

 

Ex-psychic says Fox News pushed 'demonic agenda' with tarot cards | Entertainment News (christianpost.com)

 

Parents, Discipline Your Little Children - Reformation 21

 

Dr. Carol M. Swain joins the Institute for Faith & Culture as a Senior Fellow   (religionnews.com)

 

World Vision and Sexual Criteria in Religious Employment - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Judge dismisses Muslim couple's lawsuit against school where daughter converted to Christianity (religionnews.com)


January 9

 

The Shootings Media Don’t Hype Are By Gender-Fluid Murderers (thefederalist.com)

 

Ashley Carter: Taylor Swift is not the role model you want your daughter to emulate (1819news.com)

 

Politicos Who Smeared Tuberville's Protest Are MIA On Austin's Absence (thefederalist.com)

 

Democrats Set The Stage In 2023 For An LGBT Onslaught In 2024 (thefederalist.com)

 

Lutheran Pastor Sides With The 5 Foolish Virgins AGAINST Jesus+ Has Harsh Words for the Groom and 5 Wise Virgins (substack.com)


January 11

 

What the 'Hall of faith' teaches us about fear | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

A Legitimate Justice System Would Jail 'Intifada' Vandals, Not Pro-Lifers (thefederalist.com)

 

The DeSantis vs. Haley Debate Didn’t Give Us a Single Human Moment (thedailybeast.com)


January 12

 

Canceling William Penn | WORLD (wng.org)

 

Purity of Arms  (currentpub.com)

 

Did Fani Willis Hire Her Unqualified Lover To Prosecute Trump? (thefederalist.com)

 

Trump’s ‘Terrible’ Damage to the Pro-Life Cause - John McCormack - The Dispatch


January 15

 

Ten Reasons Why I Am Supporting Ron DeSantis Instead of Nikki Haley or Donald Trump (townhall.com)

 

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum throws support behind former President Donald Trump | Fox News Video

 

Life Without Romans 8:28 | Tim Challies

 

State prosecutor appeals acquittal of Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen | World News (christianpost.com)


January 16

 

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s Heresy, Denial of Christ's Deity and Physical Resurrection (substack.com)

 

Should Christians Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.? (substack.com)

 

Kyle Rittenhouse and the ConInc Carousel (substack.com)

 

Nikki Haley Refuses to Say a Man Cannot Become a Woman During Campaign Event – Megyn Kelly

 

Refuting the Call for Unity in Compromise: The Importance of Upholding the Biblical Truth of the Flood Narrative (substack.com)

 

Famous Author’s Claim Bible Is a ‘Work of Fiction’ Ignites Social Media Furor – Faithwire

 

Is Our View of Satan Too Small? | Biblical Preaching

 

Deacon calls for Immanuel Baptist Pastor Steven Smith to resign | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)


January 17

 

What Did You Plan To Be Hated For? - by Rhys Laverty (substack.com)

 

God Made a Dictator (youtube.com) (for information purposes)

 

Why We Can’t Just Shrug Off the Fani Willis Scandal (thedailybeast.com)

 

A new kind of “evangelical”? | WORLD (wng.org)

 

The Roman Pope Embraces a Heretical Universalist View of Hell and Eternity (substack.com)

 

Biden Administration Relentless Push for Abortion Continues | National Review


January 18

 

Christian group blasts eHarmony for ‘glorifying sin’ | Business News (christianpost.com)

 

Religious Persecution & Human Freedom - Juicy Ecumenism

 

After 20 years, Terry Mattingly bids farewell to GetReligion (religionnews.com)


January 19

 

Alistair Begg Caves to LGBTQ Movement, Suggests Christians Attend LGBTQ Wedding Ceremonies (substack.com)

 

Pastor Alistair Begg Says Christians Should Attend Gay Weddings So They Don’t Come Across as ‘Judgmental, Critical’ (substack.com)


January 20

 

Should I attend the same-sex “wedding” of a friend or family member? – Denny Burk

 

The Slaughter in Nigeria Continues - Juicy Ecumenism

 

FBI's Role In The Whitmer 'Kidnap Plot' Is Bigger Than You Think (thefederalist.com)


January 22

 

Beware the Devil’s Normal Schemes – Aliens and Pilgrims (wordpress.com)

 

Don Wildmon: A Heaven-sent blessing for America | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Why isn’t Lenin as condemned as Hitler? - The Spectator World

 

India reclassified as ‘restricted nation’ by Voice of the Martyrs | World News (christianpost.com)

 

Anglican Watch - More on the Susan Elzey/Liam Goligher debacle

 

Revealed: Citation for Liam Goligher Shows SEXUAL ACTIVITY as Cause for Arrest (substack.com)


Trump/Burgum 2024? | The Hill


January 23

 

Alistair Begg, gay weddings, and love | Voice (christianpost.com)


January 24

 

PCA petitions Biden protesting trans surgeries for minors | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)

 

Speaker Mike Johnson: Biden's election 'must've been God's will' | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

‘I Did Kill My Son’: Women Share Powerful Testimonies of Forgiveness After Abortions at March for Life – Faithwire

 

Pastoral Meanderings: A big fine. . .

 

Ambassador Sam Brownback on the Lack of Concern for Religious Persecution Abroad - Juicy Ecumenism


January 25

 

Greek bill on marriage for LGBTQ couples tests Orthodox Church's historic influence (religionnews.com)

 

Abortions Have Declined Since Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade | National Review

 

ERLC Endorses Pathetic Pro-Life Legislation While Snubbing Prominent Abolitionist Bill (substack.com)

 

Bishop Gene Robinson on why "God called me out of the closet" - CBS News (provided for information purposes)

 

January 26

 

For NBA teams, religion can be unifying or divisive (usatoday.com)

 

Fani Willis Fallout Proves The Fulton County Indictment Is Garbage (thefederalist.com)

 

American Family Radio Drops Alistair Begg Following Controversial Remarks About LGBTQ+ Weddings (churchleaders.com)

 

Can Christians Attend Gay Weddings? | Carl R. Trueman | First Things

 

Trump idolatry is a real thing. And it must stop | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Is ‘Gentle Parenting’ Biblical? (thegospelcoalition.org)

 

Maine Gender-Affirming Care Bill Stifles Conventional Gender Views | National Review

 

Tucker Carlson wanted a fight with Team Trudeau. He got one. - POLITICO

 

The Price of a Soul | The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO


January 28

 

Why God never forces anyone to love Him | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Americans Spend More Weekend Time With Screens Than People (thefederalist.com)

 

Hollywood’s profanity problem | WORLD (wng.org)

 

Evel Knievel - Faith Testimony at the Crystal Cathedral (americanrhetoric.com)


January 29

 

Will you receive Jesus or reject Him? | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Former Prez. of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards is Still Fighting for Abortion, Following Diagnosis of Incurable Brain Cancer (substack.com)


January 30

 

Alistair Begg: 'I'm not ready to repent over' gay wedding advice | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)

 

Rep. Ilhan Omar Is An Indictment Of Our Immigration System (thefederalist.com)

 

Pritzker the pot pusher - Washington Examiner

Friday, December 01, 2023

Interesting Links from December 2023

 

Berlin Balances Budgets while Washington Drowns in Debt - The American Conservative

 

Rosalynn Carter memorials, with coverage about faith, family and, yes, political fashions — GetReligion

 

Do We Really Have to Pray for Democrats? - The Stream

 

‘Jesus’ film producers plan release of new animated version in 2025 (religionnews.com)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Enshrining the right to murder. . .


December 2

 

Sam Collier, Hillsong’s first black lead pastor facing divorce | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)

 

Can Two Walk Together Unless They Agree? | HuffPost Contributor (for information purposes)

 

A Little Gay Leaven Works Through the Whole Lump: James Merritt’s Grandchildren Celebrate Special “Guncle” Jonathon (substack.com)

 

68 global bishops and Christian leaders call for ceasefire and peace (religionnews.com)


December 4

 

Trinity Western grad 'attacked' for being Christian in job rejection | CBC News

 

'They're less tied to religion': Shift toward cremation causes shortfall in Saskatoon cemetery revenue | CBC News

 

Quebec to abolish ethics and religious culture course, to make way for '21st-century themes' | CBC News

 

Brandon monument celebrates rich cultural tapestry of southwestern Manitoba | CBC News (for information purposes)

 

Kyo Lee writes about being a queer Korean Canadian — now she's the youngest ever CBC Poetry Prize winner | CBC Books (for information purposes)

 

Once I no longer had breasts, my gender identity came into focus | CBC News (for information purposes)

 

FIRST PERSON — I wish I waited to tell my family about my pronouns | Article | Kids News (cbc.ca) (for information purposes)

 

We like our EV because it's green. But for escaping wildfires — maybe it's not the best option yet | CBC News (duh)


December 5

 

Funeral For Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Includes John Lennon’s Communist Anthem ‘Imagine’ (substack.com)

 

Doug Burgum Suspends His Republican Presidential Campaign - LifeNews.com

 

Evangelical Left Death? - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Answering Six Objections to the Virgin Birth (substack.com)

 

'Duck Dynasty' couple talks financial struggles early in marriage | Podcast News (christianpost.com)


December 6

 

Living Faithfully in Advent — Firebrand Magazine

 

Tribune editorial: ND better off after Burgum’s failed effort (bismarcktribune.com)


December 9

 

Hold on military promotions ends amid DoD abortion travel fight | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

It’s more awkward to reject the virgin birth - Building Jerusalem

 

What is happening at Philadelphia's historic 10th Presbyterian Church? (currentpub.com)

 

Pastor of Philadelphia’s Historic Tenth Presbyterian Church Resigns – MinistryWatch

 

Was Eve the First Transgender Female? - The Stream


December 11

 

Pastoral Meanderings: U R awesome. . . says God!?

 

A Mary Christmas - The Stream


December 12

 

Satanic displays have no place in government buildings | WORLD (wng.org)


December 13

 

Creation Waits in Eager Expectation | Christianity Today (for information purposes only – heaven and hell is an infinitely greater concern)

 

Influential PCA pastor resigns after 2014 arrest is made public | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)


December 14

 

For South Korean Christians, Christmas Is a Ministry Quandary | Christianity Today

 

Why Trump Should Drop Out Now: A Conservative Republican Viewpoint (newsweek.com)

 

How the 2024 Election Could Get Weird - Michael Warren - The Dispatch


Pastoral Meanderings: Church fathers. . .


December 16

 

Trump Co-Defendants Pen VERY Brief Apology Letters for Election Crimes (thedailybeast.com)

 

Human Rights Advocates Urge Biden Administration To Blacklist Nigeria - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Dance company featured in Jill Biden’s Christmas video promotes ‘prison abolition,’ ‘defund the police’ groups (foxnews.com)


December 18

 

How drugs turned Portland into a ‘demonic hellhole’ - The Spectator World

 

Righteous Anger Drove The Iowa Demon Decapitation (thefederalist.com)

 

The Devil’s 2023 Christmas Gift Guide - The American Conservative

 

32 Random Thoughts About the Local Church | Tim Challies


December 19

 

Data: Banning Therapy For LGBT People Increases Suicide Risks (thefederalist.com)

 

The Iowa Satan Tea Party - The Stream

 

Satanic Temple Mocks Religious Freedom | National Review

 

What Are Angels, and How Should Christians Think about Them? | Crossway Articles

 

Decapitating the Serpent | The Cripplegate


December 21

 

Fight the Christmas Letdown – Well-Watered Women (wellwateredwomen.com)

 

Faithful Living in Advent - Juicy Ecumenism

 

America’s Wars on Civilians: Examples that Keep on Killing - The American Conservative

 

Former North Dakota prosecutor and lawyer to plead guilty to murdering ex-wife - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports


December 22

 

Young organists pull out all the stops to inspire interest in a 'complex' instrument (religionnews.com)

 

How to find true contentment this Christmas | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Netflix Toddler Show Features Little Boy Dancing in Dress for Homosexual "Dads" (substack.com)

 

What Messianic Prophecies Inspired Mary's Song and Her Courageous Faith? - The Stream


December 23

 

Man who toppled Iowa satanic display responds to critics | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

Defending the Preborn at Christmas - The American Conservative


December 24

 

A 'Silent Night, Holy Night’ approach to anxiety | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

The Sabbatical Series: Did Jesus Ever Label or Exclude Anyone? • The Alisa Childers Podcast (spotify.com)

 

A Prayer for a Christian Husband and Wife To Pray Together | Tim Challies

 

The Pope cannot overrule God | Voice (christianpost.com)


December 25

 

The Second Civil War - The American Conservative

 

What Would Jesus Do? Not What the MAGA Right Is Doing. (thedailybeast.com)

 

GOP Floats Tucker Carlson As Donald Trump’s 2024 Vice President Pick (thedailybeast.com)


December 26

 

Revisiting Carl F.H. Henry’s The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism, 75 Years On - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Extended Trailer Drops for David Platt Expose (substack.com)


December 27

 

Abortion Activists Are Winning (newsweek.com)

 

The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Faith leaders, influencers who died in 2023: Preachers, protesters, writers, singers (religionnews.com)

 

🏆 Weekend Plug-In Year In Review: The Best Religion Journalism Of 2023 🔌 (religionunplugged.com)

 

Trump Claims Dem Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Wasn’t Nice Enough to Him About Her Husband’s Funeral (thedailybeast.com)

 

This will be the saddest Christmas in Bethlehem - The Spectator World


December 28

 

New Christmas Movies No Longer Think Jesus Is The Reason For The Season (religionunplugged.com)

 

Canada’s Suicidal Contradictions - The Stream

 

Why We Follow False Prophets: False Prophets are Masters of Disguise (substack.com)


December 29

 

Hollow Christmas in Japan — EFCA Blog

 

Mike Johnson is a good father. The Left hates him for it | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

FINAL-2023-Christian-Schools-White-Paper.pdf (instituteforprolifeadvancement.org)

 

The Sources of American Estrangement - The American Conservative

 

13 emerging faith leaders who made their mark in 2023 (religionnews.com)

 

Why Trump May Find Himself in Jail Sooner Than He Thinks (thedailybeast.com)


December 30

 

No One Shared the Gospel with Me — Beautiful Christian Life

 

Donald Wildmon, American Family Association founder, dies at 85 | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

GetReligion will close on February 2, the 20th anniversary of this blog's birth — GetReligion

 

Contending with Forced Speech - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Christmas Massacres Challenge Secular Explanations of Nige...... | News & Reporting | Christianity Today

 

December 31

 

What does Pope Francis want LGBTQ Catholics to do? | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Evangelical Journalists and Progressive Media | National Review