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)


March 29

 

Over 2,000 pages of Stenehjem emails released • North Dakota Monitor

 

Yes, ‘Christ is King’ — that is bad news for antisemites | Voice (christianpost.com)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Put a cross on it. . .

 

What's So Good About Good Friday? - by Jeff - The Dissenter (substack.com)

 

Religious Left Officials Wrong on Israel - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Easter Is The World's Most Historically Verified Holiday (thefederalist.com)

 

11 Reasons Why Two Parents are Better Than One (aaronrenn.com)

 

Atonement (currentpub.com)


March 30

 

We Were There When They Crucified the Lord | Hans Boersma | First Things

 

Jesus Christ Superscar: Why the Wounds of Christ Deserve Our Prayerful Devotion - The Stream

 

Christ is risen | WORLD (wng.org)