Friday, April 02, 2021

Interesting Links from April 2021

 

Conservative Episcopal Bishop: Out! - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Black religious leaders, stand with our LGBTQ family (religionnews.com) (for information purposes – Union Theological Seminary is WAY out there leftie)

 

Pastors in $5,000 Sneakers | Gene Veith (patheos.com)

 

Crybullies Sue Christian Colleges | The American Conservative

 

When America Put the Bible on Trial: The Scopes Monkey Case a Century Later | Desiring God

 

Which God Is Served At Duke Divinity? | The American Conservative

 

The Good Friday Appeal — Word Fitly Spoken

 

A Victory for Reality | Carl R. Trueman | First Things

 

Evangelical Left: American Christianity “Exported Patriarchy Around the World” - Juicy Ecumenism

 

North Dakota passes law protecting churches during pandemics - The Christian Post

 

No, Sophia Bush, kids do not tell their parents who they are - The Christian Post

 

When a Lutheran denomination becomes radically liberal - The Christian Post


April 4

 

Lessons from the Downfall of Ravi Zacharias | Mere Orthodoxy

 

Doubt Is a Sin, and Jesus Never Sinned – Denny Burk

 

Over 70 Canadian churches vow to defy lockdowns, will fully open for Easter services | News | LifeSite (lifesitenews.com)

 

How Christians Have Honored Good Friday For Centuries (thefederalist.com)

 

Americans Must Never Throw in the Towel | The Stream

 

On this Good Friday, let us reflect on the 7 last words of George Floyd (religionnews.com) (for information purposes only – all kinds of messed up thinking expressed here)

 

British council unlawfully discriminated against Franklin Graham - The Christian Post

 

For the Church | When It’s Time to Leave a Church (ftc.co)

 

MLB Boycott Calls Grow After Donald Trump Hits Out Over All-Star Game (newsweek.com)

 

The Uneasy Alliance of Evangelicals and Conservatism | The American Conservative

 

Australian Denomination Ordains First "Transgender" Person as a Minister (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

The Capitol Rioters-Pro-Life Extremist Connection Is Real (thedailybeast.com)

 

Bishop Love Joins Anglican Church after Release from Episcopal Church - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Death Has Died | The American Conservative

 

April 5

Because He lives, we can face tomorrow - The Christian Post

 

Why Should We Remember what God Forgets? | Tim Challies

 

"Jesus and Resurrection? What's This Babbler Trying to Say?" (gentlereformation.com)

 

Show Up! : 9Marks

 

‘Top Chef’ Host Padma Lakshmi: People Who Reject Trans Agenda ‘Have No Business Being’ Parents – Faithwire

 

Joe Biden’s Liberal American Catholicism | The American Conservative

 

CNN Versus Biological Reality | The American Conservative

 

'I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die' -- A sobering message to church leaders on mental health — GetReligion


April 6

 

Report: Communist China Is Throwing Christians Into Torturous 'Brainwashing' Camps (thefederalist.com)

 

Raphael Warnock and the Ongoing Legacy of Black Liberation Theology | The University of Chicago Divinity School (uchicago.edu)

 

Rev. Warnock claims people can save themselves in Easter tweet - The Christian Post

 

Report: Communist China Is Throwing Christians Into Torturous 'Brainwashing' Camps (thefederalist.com)

 

God Gets a Lap Dance on Saturday Night Live — Where are the Tears? | The Stream

 

Stained Glass Rainbows: Sexual Minorities in Conservative Christianity — Protect Your Noggin

 

Pastoral Meanderings: It is political. . .

 

Hans Kueng, dissident Catholic theologian, dies at 93 (religionnews.com)


April 8

 

Culture of 'Jesus, Others, Yourself' leads to Baylor’s 1st men's basketball championship - Baptist Press

 

'Physically closed': Alberta health officials shut down GraceLife Church west of Edmonton (msn.com)

 

Canadian Police Barricade Church Entrance, Place High Security Fences to Keep Worshippers Out | CBN News

 

Beth Moore apologizes for her role in elevating 'complementarian' theology that limits women leaders (religionnews.com)

 

A Prayer for the Trans Day of Remembrance - Campus Ministry | Augsburg University

 

Beth Moore Unravels as She Begins to Reveal Her True Views on Biblical Doctrines (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

Conservative Radio Host Gordon Liddy's Obituary Headlines Harsher Than Fidel Castro's | Newsbusters

 

George Liddy Obituary - Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. (darrowfuneralhome.org) (I used to listen to “The G. Gordon Liddy Show” on the radio.  Although he was far from good in all ways in in influence, I preferred him as a talker over Rush Limbaugh because Mr. Liddy (while far from perfect) was more of a family man, had a far wider range of life experiences, and was more diverse in the topics he addressed.  He was frequently laugh out loud funny too.

 

Matt Taibbi: The Sovietization of the American Press | National Post

 

Soviet-style Journalism Comes to America | Gene Veith (patheos.com)

 

Obesity: COVID’s Third Rail | The American Conservative

 

Hans Küng, the theologian who wanted to stand tall (religionnews.com) (he was strongly criticized in Christian News notwithstanding the fact the CN also strongly opposed the papacy)


April 11

 

Beth Moore, You Owe Godly Men an Apology - Protestia

 

Hans Küng, theologian censured by John Paul II, dies at 93 - The Christian Post

 

Girl, Follow Jesus (thegospelcoalition.org)

 

Goodbye to My Brother — for Now | The Stream

 

Christian Left Rallies Against Filibuster in DC, Links Senate Rule to Fascism - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Professing 'Christian' DMX Dead at 50 - Protestia

 

'Church' With a Gay Unicorn Logo Issues Press Release Against GraceLife Church - Protestia

 

Pastoral Meanderings: The cult of personal safety

 

Is Complementarianism a Man-Made Doctrine? - CBMW

 

Statement — Sarah Bessey (for information purposes)

 

President Biden: “There’s Not a Single Thing a Man Can Do That a Woman Can’t” | Answers in Genesis

 

Canadian church shut down, fenced off for violating health orders - The Christian Post

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Dealing with demons. . .

April 14

 

Pro-life Democrats rally nationwide to save Hyde Amendment - The Christian Post

 

Overwhelming Police Presence Descends on Canadian Church as Protesters Tear Down Barricade – Faithwire

 

Susan Heck Says Beth Moore is On Her Way to Hell Unless She Repents (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

Contributors Defend Devotional Book Asking God for Help to 'Hate White People' - Protestia

 

Another ELCA bishop takes a stand for transgenderism - EXPOSING THE ELCA

 

Do you know what happens to you after you die? – Denny Burk


April 15

 

Former ‘Bachelor’ Star Comes Out As Gay, Says It’s Made Him ‘Closer to God’ – Faithwire (“The Bachelor” has never been a show that has upheld godly standards.)

 

Christian Colleges fight lawsuit to block Title IX exemptions - The Christian Post

 

Justin Bieber Slams 'Pedestal Pastors' While Talking up Heretic - Protestia

 

Op-Ed: Why Is the Fruit of John Piper's Loins So Rotten? - Protestia (Whatever Pastor John Piper’s faults are, Abraham Piper is ultimately accountable for his own sad actions.  Not sold that this take is fair to John Piper.)

 

The Disruption — Gottesdienst (we have been watching “The Chosen.”)

 

ELCA Advocates for 'Equality Act' - EXPOSING THE ELCA

 

The Rev. Elle Dowd of Illinois Joins Planned Parenthood Clergy Advocacy Board To Advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Access | Planned Parenthood of Illinois

 

Sam Rodriguez slams 'lukewarm Church': 'Race just became God' - The Christian Post

 

April 18

 

First drag queen certified as a candidate for United Methodist ministry 'speaking in a new way to new people' (religionnews.com)

 

Liberty sues Jerry Falwell Jr., seeking millions in damages (yahoo.com)

 

Liberty University sues Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 million - The Christian Post

 

Vatican Invites Abortion Advocate Chelsea Clinton To Talk About ‘Health’ And The ‘Soul’ (thefederalist.com)

 

Why the Churches Will Help Quash Religious Freedom | The Stream

 

Much of Africa Will Join Global Methodist Church - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Lecrae, Bieber appear at prison events as ministries return to correctional facilities (religionnews.com)

 

Sexual abstinence and 'purity culture' are not the same - The Christian Post

 

This Progressive Pastor, Who Hates Oppression, Preaches Beliefs That are Certain to Create It | The Stream


April 19

 

Obituary: Ole Anthony, our president, pastor, friend, and longtime nemesis of televangelists, dead at 82 | Trinity Foundation (trinityfi.org)

 

Churches without Members, Christians without Churches | Gene Veith (patheos.com)

 

Ole Anthony, longtime critic of prosperity gospel televangelists and head of Trinity Foundation, dies at 82 (religionnews.com)

 

Remembering Judith Reisman: Anti-pornography crusader and a woman of uncommon courage - Washington Times


April 20

 

Skip the Movie, Read the Book - Emmanuel Baptist Church (ebcnipawin.ca)

 

Gay "Christian" Music Artist Nominated for GLAAD Award in 2020 for Outstanding Digital Journalism (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

Baylor coach credits 'Christ-centered program' after championship - The Christian Post

 

The Legacy of Hans Küng | The University of Chicago Divinity School (uchicago.edu)

 

Nancy Pelosi Says Maxine Waters Should 'Absolutely Not' Apologize for 'Confrontational' Comment (newsweek.com)

 

AiG’s Message Deplatformed . . . at a Church? | Answers in Genesis

 

Yoga can leave you injured, psychotic and a Hindu, Christian groups claim | Alabama | The Guardian

 

Pastor fraudulently got $1.5M in PPP loans then splurged on cars - The Christian Post

 

35 Reasons Not To Sin - CCW - Christian Communicators Worldwide (ccwtoday.org)

 

North Dakota governor signs law allowing Ten Commandments to be posted in public schools | Salon.com

 

Pastoral Meanderings: If. . .

 

The Post-Truth Coalition - Current (currentpub.com)

 

How The Left Is Answering Ibram Kendi’s Call For Racial Strife (thefederalist.com)

 

Lesbian Hairdresser who Received Ex-communication Letter From Church Makes International News - Protestia


April 21

 

Church under fire for threatening to expel lesbian mom - The Christian Post

 

God Detests the Worship of the Wicked | The Cripplegate

 

Lutheran Church to Host "Queer Camp" This Summer for LGBTQ Teens (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

Abortion Activist Dies Days After Getting a Legal Abortion in Argentina (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

Gay Pastor Says Jesus Doesn't Desire Our Worship Because Only Gospel of John Says He Does (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

Seattle Police Chief Cancels Department Dinner With Franklin Graham Because He's Not Pro-Gay (reformationcharlotte.org)

 

Seattle police chief rescinds dinner invitation sent by evangelical group known for anti-LGBTQ stance | The Seattle Times

 

Biden Has Already Betrayed The Christians Who Voted For Him (thefederalist.com)

 

Why say gay? A response to “Yes to Gay Identity, No to Gay Sex?” - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Seattle Pacific University faculty vote no confidence in board over LGBTQ exclusion (religionnews.com)

 

Zero objectivity: Seattle Times report on Franklin Graham-backed police dinner hits new low — GetReligion


April 23

 

4 Reasons Why ‘The Chosen’ Works (thegospelcoalition.org)

 

Cardinal Dolan Is Right: It's Time To Get Yourself Back To Church (thefederalist.com)

 

Ravi Zacharias' Wife Breaks Silence- Says all Accusations Are Bogus + Takes Shot at John MacArthur - Protestia

 

Fayetteville church to host 'Queer Camp' this summer (4029tv.com)

 

Gordon College introduces next president (religionnews.com)

 

When Liberals Championed Religious Liberty - Current (currentpub.com)

 

Protestants & Pot - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Christian university criticized for upholding hiring policy - The Christian Post


April 26

 

Montana passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act amid opposition - The Christian Post

 

Ravi Zacharias' Wife Breaks Silence - Says all Accusations Are Bogus + Takes Shot at John MacArthur - Protestia

 

UCC Pastrix Makes 'Queer Clergy Trading Cards' - Protestia

 

Satanist TikTokker thanks progressive Christians - The Christian Post

 

Purity Culture Isn’t Wrong For Loving Chastity, But For Weaponizing It (thefederalist.com)

 

Surburg's blog: Mark's thoughts: What does it mean to "Love Your Neighbor"?

 

Formerly incarcerated, this Unitarian Universalist minister is dedicated to abolishing prisons (religionnews.com) (Unitarian Universalism is a denial of Christianity, as it denies the words of Christ.)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Easter's surprise. . .

 

Why So Many Evangelicals are Susceptible to Qanon Craziness (thedailybeast.com)

 

LGBTQ Groups, Kardashian Family Haven’t Supported Caitlyn Jenner’s Run for California Governor (thedailybeast.com)

 

Why kids need God and summer camp this year more than ever - The Christian Post

 

Ghana’s Lutherans Reelect President - International Lutheran Council (ilc-online.org)

 

Eastern University has served as the evangelical left’s laboratory | The Christian Century (for information purposes)

 

Veggie Tales Creator, Phil Vischer, Says Christians Shouldn't Oppose Transgenderism (reformationcharlotte.org)

April 29

 

Defending the Biblical Doctrine of Marriage as Binding for the Church Today - Part 1 - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Christian University Faculty Revolt After Board Votes to Affirm Biblical View of Sexuality – Faithwire

 

Nikki Haley defends picture with Caitlyn Jenner amid backlash - The Christian Post

 

Detransitioner says gender dysphoria is mental health issue - The Christian Post

 

'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' Author Trashes Book with 'Bull-Dyke' Pastrix - Protestia

 

College of the Ozarks Stands Up to Biden’s Transgender Executive Order | The Stream

 

Matt Gaetz May Be the Only Man Who’s Too Gross for Newsmax (thedailybeast.com)

 

Skillet's John Cooper: Moral relativism 'wrecking Christianity' - The Christian Post

 

Elliot Page Gives Oprah Winfrey Interview to Fight Anti-Trans ‘Misinformation and Lies’ (thedailybeast.com) (Page’s birth name was “Ellen Page.”)

 

Defending the Biblical Doctrine of Marriage as Binding for the Church Today - Part 2 - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Four reasons church discipline matters – Building Jerusalem

 

Christ as Our Substitute | Gene Veith (patheos.com)

 

Russian politics spark division among Christians | WORLD (wng.org)


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