Saturday, February 01, 2025

Interesting Links from February 2025

 

The Rise of the Right-Wing Exvangelical


February 2

 

Idaho goes after same-sex marriage

 

A chat with Paul Kengor | WORLD

 

The redemption of Jimmy Carter | WORLD

 

February 3

 

Why Is Bezos Still Banning The Book That Exposed Trans Insanity?

 

Will Jeff Bezos and Amazon Put Billions of Dollars of Federal Contracts at Risk Over Gender Ideology? | National Review

 

NRB head Troy Miller on challenges facing Christian communicators | Church & Ministries

 

Show of Hands - by Bethel McGrew - Further Up

 

February 4

 

Thousands more of former North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem's emails made public - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports

 

Christian convert freed after 3-year imprisonment in Egypt | World

 

Tucker Carlson says Episcopal Church 'not Christian at all' | Politics


February 6

 

Liam Goligher officially deposed, suspended from Lord's Supper | Church & Ministries

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Regard

 

Trump Executive Order on Transgender Soldiers Correct | National Review

 

Is Same-Sex Marriage A Settled Issue In The US?

 

ND bill labels abortion murder from 'moment of conception'

 

Abortion could be considered murder under fetal personhood proposal in North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor

 

ESPN Throws A Tantrum Over Trump Protecting Women's Sports

 

In 2024, Texas’ Pro-Life Laws Saved Countless Women And Babies

 

A zeal for liberal politics but not for the salvation of souls: Head ELCA bishop again condemns Trump’s executive orders - EXPOSING THE ELCA

 

Harrison Butker's faith has rubbed off on Patrick Mahomes, teammates, Chiefs owner's daughter says | Fox News


February 7

 

ELCA 'herchurch' promotes 'goddess' worship, 'resident witch' | U.S.

 

The harsh truth about gentle parenting | WORLD


February 8

 

Waging Peace: UCC pastor who served in Carter’s administration remembers the President - United Church of Christ

 

Duty to Win: Dear Democrats… - by Frank Schaeffer

 

Doubletake: Fighting for Sabbath rest • The World and Everything In It

 

Hail to the Chiefs? Trump’s history with the defending Super Bowl champions | Salon.com

 

FIRST-PERSON: President Trump defends female athletes | Baptist Press

 

The Sports Betting House Always Wins. Who Loses? We Do.

 

Americans will bet more than a billion on the Super Bowl. Do faith leaders care?

 

Lummis Slams USAID Funding For 'Sesame Street' Show In Iraq


February 9

 

Most misunderstood, neglected doctrine in entire Bible

 

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez asks what Jesus Christ would say if he preached his message in the House of Representatives

 

Home | Substack (about Paula White-Cain)

 

Biden Is a Showbiz Goldmine - The American Conservative

 

NCAA Could Have Kept Men Out Of Women's Sports All Along

 

Christian College Caves to Woke Mob, Apologizes For Congratulating Alum In Trump Admin 

 

Sam Storms Issues ‘Heartfelt Apology’ & Asks For Forgiveness For Defending Mike Bickle, Recommending IHOP


February 10

 

Martin Luther’s Ten Important “Catholic” Views | Dave Armstrong

 

Meet Karoline Leavitt: Trump’s 27-year-old devout Catholic press secretary - CatholicVote org

 

Male and female created He them | WORLD

 

The Brew: Could the Badly Decided Obergefell Be Overturned? Newsweek Is Worried - The Stream

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Who needs reality?


February 11

 

‘Queer drain’ being documented in Montana as legislature advances contentious bills • North Dakota Monitor

 

Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes About Atheism | A-Z Quotes

 

Taylor Swift at Super Bowl LIX: Why the Star Getting Booed Was More Chilling Than You Think | Glamour

 

How I Lost My Faith in Atheism - Christianity Today

 

Trump Appoints Paula White to Oversee Faith Office - Christianity Today


February 12

 

Devilish Triangulation, Cancel Culture, and Evangelical Mean Girls

 

Methodist Crusader - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Texas lawmakers again consider punishments for women who abort | WORLD


February 13

 

Joe Rogan knows atheism is stupid. Why isn’t he a believer, then?

 

Rick Warren's interpretation of Crucifixion draws ire | Church & Ministries

 

Rick Warren's Bell-Curve View Of Jesus Is Terrible Theology


February 14

 

Chicago officials vote to remove Hyde’s name from courthouse over pro-life legacy - CatholicVote org

 

Will Christians Let Trump Doom the Fight for Climate Justice? | Sojourners

 

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. to Trump cabinet | Politics

 

Mike Cosper on X: "It would be super easy to come up with 1,000+ names of people who are against food dyes and pesticides who also: 1) Didn’t have an untold number of adulterous affairs and, once discovered, coerce their wife into suicide, conduct a big deal public funeral, then move her out of" / X

 

Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s MAGA Conversion is Finally Complete: ‘God Gave Me President Trump’

 

In nation’s capital, Trump’s cuts and funding freezes spur pastoral-care crisis

 

Evangelicals’ Uneasy History With The Government Trough – MinistryWatch

 

Pope Francis Skews Scripture and History to Attack Trump’s Deportations of Illegal Aliens - The Stream

 

Don’t Write Your Own Marriage Vows - Christianity Today

 

Wasting Away Again in Washingtonville - The Stream

 

Here’s The ‘Deep Bench’ Of Minnesota Democrats Who Could Run For Senate


February 15

 

La Basilica di San Pietro – Microsoft Unlocked

 

Pam Bondi’s ‘Weaponization Working Group’ Will Come Back to Haunt the Trump DOJ | National Review

 

Hollywood Actress Takes Bold Stand, Defends Christians Reportedly Cut From Foster Care Over Biblical Beliefs – Faithwire

 

Why Do Progressive Christians Like Pope Francis Want to Burn the West Down? - The Stream

 

Christianity Today Has Not Received USAID Funds - Christianity Today

 

Just make the cake, appeals court tells Christian baker | WORLD


February 17

 

A Box of Our Own | A View of the Lake

 

The Great Danger Is to Assume We Are All Headed for Heaven - Eternal Perspective Ministries

 

Indian Christians Stopped an Anticonversion Law. Until Now. - Christianity Today

 

Woke Rutgers Endorses Hindu Racism - The Stream

 

Reckless Love . . . On Valentine’s Day and Every Day - The Stream

 

Home | Substack (Bernard Goldberg on Trump)

 

Home | Substack (Michael Moore on Trump)

 

February 18

 

Washington Wasn't a King - Juicy Ecumenism


February 19

 

Does it bother you to offend God?

 

How NBA Great Dikembe Mutombo’s Legacy As A Christian And Humanitarian Lives On

 

The Trump's (and Musk's) cuts to the federal government are taking their toll on American institutions and the people who work for them

 

North Dakota House defeats ‘Christ is King’ resolution • North Dakota Monitor

 

Delaware Faces Difficult Assisted Suicide Battle - The American Conservative

 

Rick Warren apologizes for political tweet about Crucifixion | Church & Ministries


February 20

 

Unmanly Anti-Semitism - First Things (commentary offered for information purposes – not necessarily an endorsement)

 

Divorce and remarriage: What does the Bible say?

 

The Most Pro-Family Thing Trump Can Do Is Ditch His IVF Support

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Yes, we need it all. . .

 

Here’s what will happen when Pope Francis dies – POLITICO


February 21

 

Wellesley College offering 'Queer Bible' religion course | Education

 

33 Christian Reformed ministers take oath to a rival denomination as church split deepens

 

Someone Please Teach The Birds & Bees To The Washington Post


Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Interesting Links from January 2025

 

Trump Picks Vocal Critic of Pope Francis as Vatican Ambassador - The Stream

 

Carter: "I come here speaking to you today about your subject with a base for my information founded on Reinhold Niebuhr and Bob Dylan."

 

Jimmy Carter: The Last Progressive Evangelical - POLITICO

 

Jimmy Carter Was the Worst President of My Lifetime. Until He Wasn’t. - The Stream

 

Evangelicals respond to the death of Jimmy Carter


January 2

 

The Last Pro-Life Democrat President | Daniel Lipinski | First Things

 

Woman, and Women, of the Year | Charles J. Chaput | First Things

 

Former Australian prime minister details God's faithfulness | Autobiography

 

The People Carving Up 'Trans' Kids Have 'Blood On Their Hands'

 

The Supreme Court Leads The Way To A New Phase Regarding The Transgender Debate

 

Whitney Cummings Roasts CNN, Kamala On CNN’s Own New Year’s Eve Celebration

 

You Should Throw A Baby Shower For Every New Mom At Church


January 3

 

Jimmy Carter, Awkward Abortion Moderate | John Murdock | First Things

 

Arlington’s underground mall, a 70s utopian fantasy, prepares to close - The Washington Post

 

New Zondervan "Diversity" Bible Features Contributor Who Says You Can Be Sexually Attracted to Potted Plants

 

Your Likes Are But Dust - Christianity Today

 

NH Orthodox Christian man claims to have destroyed satanic statue | U.S.

 

Answering the Religious Liberty Claim to Abortion - Juicy Ecumenism

 

'Rosary in a Year' podcast debuts at #1 on Apple, ahead of 'Joe Rogan,' 'Dateline,' and 'The Daily'

 

Jimmy Carter’s Most Perplexing Legacy - Thomas S. Kidd - The Dispatch

 

Missouri “Apostle” Accused of Sexual Assault by Multiple Minor Victims

 

Jimmy Carter’s Middle East achievement | WORLD


January 4

 

Trump Rages at Judge Juan Merchan Even After Getting a Slap on Wrist

 

Former Iran Hostage Remembers The Weak Jimmy Carter

 

NY Judge Plans Trump Sentencing 10 Days Before Inauguration

 

Dozens of Christians Slaughtered Christmas Day in Nigeria — and the Horror Doesn’t End There – Faithwire

 

Terrorism: Why the FBI Chokes on the T-Word | National Review

 

Jimmy Carter's Education Legacy: The Birth of Bureaucratic Mediocrity | National Review

 

What Does the Bible Say About Remarriage? - Wyatt Graham

 

Are You Your Spouse’s Biggest Cheerleader? by Bob Lepine | New Growth Press

 

Progressive female religious leaders bless abortion facility | U.S.


January 7

 

Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage, has died

 

Biden takes Lord's name in vain while snapping at WH reporters | Politics

 

Author of 'Widening of God's Mercy' Finds Out Just How Exclusive Jesus Really Is

 

A Bible Prof Listens to Taylor Swift - Christianity Today

 

'Intellectual backbone' to pro-life movement marks 50 years

 

Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington

 

James Kirby Martin, RIP

 

Richard B. Hays, Influential NT Scholar Who Flip-Flopped Pro-LGBTQ Position, Dead at 76

 

Eight Pro-LGBTQ Churches in Grand Rapids Announce Departure From CRC, Including Kristin Du Mez’s


January 8

 

Thoughts on Digital Libraries in 2025 | Tim Challies

 

Hong Kong's Imprisoned Jimmy Lai and 'Choosing a Life of Freedom' - Juicy Ecumenism


January 9

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Grudging respect. . .

 

At Capitol service, dignitaries laud late Jimmy Carter as a 'good and faithful servant'


January 10

 

Jimmy Carter's "life was a testament to the goodness of God"

 

Garth Brooks Slammed For Song Choice At Jimmy Carter's Funeral | OutKick

 

Reaction: Garth Brooks' Song for Jimmy Carter Causes Confusion

 

Social media erupts over funeral rendition of Jimmy Carter’s reported favorite song, ‘Imagine’ | Fox News

 

Trump, Trudeau, and the 51st State | Tim Challies

 

Trump's sentencing provides a bit of hope that the rule of law still exists

 

At state funeral, Jimmy Carter's life celebrated as a 'miracle'

 

‘Jesus, Protect…Lives’: Chris Pratt, Candace Cameron Bure Join Millions in Prayer Amid Historic California Inferno – Faithwire

 

Anglican Funeral Statecraft - Juicy Ecumenism

 

From Plains to the Presidency, Jimmy Carter Remembered at National Funeral - Christianity Today


January 11

 

Christians torch performance of 'Imagine' at Jimmy Carter funeral | Politics


January 12

 

Mel Gibson talks Hollywood opposition to 'Passion of the Christ' | Entertainment

 

Jimmy Carter: A Statesman Who Lived His Faith Imperfectly But Genuinely

 

Sometimes It’s Okay to Laugh at a Funeral - by John A. Daly


January 13

 

Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom | Politics

 

Brandon McGinley: 'Imagine' at a funeral, and the decline of Jimmy Carter-style Christianity | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Steve Lawson, Sola Exposito, and the Speaker-Driven Church


January 16

 

Should Trump buy Greenland? Land with dark birth control history

 

Please don’t sing ‘Imagine’ at Funerals | MurrayCampbell.net

 

Jesus Did Condemn Homosexuality

 

Blue laws bill killed in North Dakota House

 

No One Wants A Biden Presidential Library

 

5 Crucial Questions For Jews And Muslims Post-Ceasefire

 

‘Mind-Boggling’ Salaries of Top Pro-Life Leaders Revealed

 

How To Obtain a Plenary Indulgence in 2025 | Tim Challies


January 17

 

As a Catholic, I Want an Evangelical on the Supreme Court. (Okay, I Want a Calvinist) - The Stream

 

Pastor William F. Kumuyi from world’s 3rd largest church to attend inauguration

 

The Vatican braces for a second Trump presidency

 

January 18

 

Christians react to Carrie Underwood at Trump's inauguration | Entertainment

 

The Sins of TikTok Are Not Unique to TikTok

 

Oklahoma City Council Eliminates Opening Prayers After Pagan Priestess Delivers Invocation – Faithwire

 

The Growing Danger of Assisted Suicide - Juicy Ecumenism


January 20

 

We asked Grok whether its new logo is a broken cross | Business

 

A justice’s life | WORLD

 

California fire victims don't need your judgementalism

 

As a Californian Christian, I'm asking gov't why but not God

 

Progressive Christians are 'doctrine deniers'

 

Fox News Officially Becomes Trump State Media

 

TikTok Ban Gives Social Media Addicts A Chance At Sobriety


January 21

 

Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood head, dies at age 67 | Politics

 

How Should Protestants Talk to Their Roman Catholic Friends about Jubilee? | GCD

 

At inauguration, Trump says he was 'saved by God to make America great again'

 

The Deeper Meaning Behind Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Collar at the 2025 Inauguration | Vogue

 

MLK & Today - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Pope Francis’s Autobiography Is a Masterpiece of Self-Promotion and Obfuscation - The Stream

 

U.S. Catholic Church Spends $5 billion on 16,276 Clergy Sex Abuse Allegations in 20 Years - The Stream

 

Pastoral Meanderings: More than the loss of a word. . .

 

Why 'Imagine' by John Lennon is a dangerous song


January 22

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Losing ground. . .

 

How dare this demonic "priestess" speak truth to Trump! (And other things evangelicals are saying in the wake of the inauguration).

 

Presidential Inaugural Prayers Bless and Contest - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Died: Arthur Blessitt, Who Carried a Cross Around the World - Christianity Today

 

Blessing evil | WORLD


January 23

 

After 30 Years, Skillet Rocks On - Christianity Today

 

Woke Bishop’s Anti-Trump Sermon Is The End Result Of A Marxist Plot

 

Stephen Colbert Has Emotional Response to Anti-Trump Bishop’s ‘Courage’ (for information purposes)


January 24

 

OPEN LETTER TO DC BISHOP WHO LECTURED TRUMP - Catholic League

 

The Way To Make Abortion Unthinkable Is To Wipe Out Feminism

 

Meet Trump's Loyalists - Christianity Today

 

Trump Nominee Is About to Make LGBTQ+ History. Progressives Aren't Cheering - Newsweek


January 25

 

Bishop Budde's remarks to Trump: Gross emotional manipulation

 

At March for Life, crowd roars as GOP leaders renew anti-abortion vows

 

‘We Believe In The Man Upstairs’: Why Many NFL Quarterbacks Are Practicing Christians

 

The bishop’s untethered empathy | WORLD

 

Trump signs anti-abortion policies after speaking to March for Life - POLITICO

 

Trump rebukes Bank of America, Chase for debanking conservatives | Politics

 

Franklin Graham says abortion is not a 'priority' for Trump | Politics


January 26

 

Trump's quasi-messianic status is deeply troubling

 

I Don’t Do . . . - The Stream


January 27

 

‘Duck Dynasty,’ Robertson family returning to A&E Network | Entertainment

 

Go Get Her: To Men Delaying Marriage | Desiring God

 

Inauguration week was a collision of two Christianities (for information purposes)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Duh. . .

 

The disturbing real meaning of Village People's YMCA


January 28

 

Idaho Drafts Resolution to Overturn Obergefell, and Leftists are Going Crazy

 

Archbishop Anastasios, Orthodox Church in Albania head, dies | Church & Ministries

 

Charlie Dates Demands White Evangelical Pastors Repent of Seeing God’s Hand in Trump Win, Sign of His Favor


Several hundred gather in Portland’s Augustana church to show support for immigrant Oregonians - oregonlive.com


January 29

 

World Relief responds to Trump executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program

 

Faith groups speak out as same-sex marriage ban advances in Idaho Legislature

 

Whittaker Chambers on the Blessing of Children - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Robert F. Kennedy Nomination: Pro-Lifers Should Vote No | National Review


January 30

 

Tulsi Gabbard's religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus

 

Donald Trump Pardon Recipients Are Being Charged With New Crimes - Newsweek

 

Bryan Johnson Is Going to Die - Christianity Today

 

Christians Against Trump Should Examine Their Hearts After Wins

 

A woman doing a man’s job | WORLD


Sunday, December 01, 2024

Interesting Links from December 2024

 

Why on earth does MSNBC keep Joy Reid? Why does MSNBC continue to exist? - American Thinker

 

Trump will never be the moral savior of America

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Without strong preaching. . .


December 2

 

India's anti-conversion law is fine-tuned to allow policing of Christians

 

On Mary and the Mob | The Free Press


December 7

 

Netflix’s ‘Mary’ is a survival thriller that loses the script

 

Hunter Biden and a Father's Pardon

 

Obama makes plea for pluralism, citing interfaith partnerships, megachurches (for information purposes)

 

Canada's 'Doctor Death' Has Killed Hundreds Of Patients

 

FRANKIE VALENS - Pop & Gospel Singer - Obituary


December 8

 

Justices take heat for calling trans lawyer by preferred pronouns | Politics

 

A Grotesque Season’s Greetings from Catholics for Choice | National Review

 

What Jesus Will Never Ever Do | Crossway Articles


December 10

 

Don't Lose Sight of the Gospel in the Incarnation of Christ

 

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnoses with Alzheimer’s | Entertainment

 

Animated Netflix Christmas Movie for Kids Mocks Nativity, Jokes About Aborting Baby Jesus – Faithwire

 

Jesus Meets Saint Nick: What Santa Claus Has To Do With Christianity

 

Another Roman Catholic Diocese Settles Sex Abuse Claims, Paying Out $323M


December 12

 

Demonic statue outside NH State House destroyed within 48 hours | U.S.

 

Legendary artists have played Conservatory of Music stages | Lawrence University

 

ECLA Transgender Pastor: The Bible “Wasn’t Written for 2024” | Answers in Genesis


December 13

 

Paul Weyrich: Father of a New Right – Modern Age

 

Questions For the Man Who Wants To Marry Your Daughter | Tim Challies

 

Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning - Yahoo Sports


December 14

 

Short Take: On the Decline and Fall of the "Godfather" of Progressive DAs (GascĂłn was favorably mentioned in Matthew Martens’ book Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal)


December 16

 

Why I Am Not Catholic | Carl R. Trueman | First Things

 

Michael Moore Reacts to Getting ‘Five-Star Review’ From Alleged CEO Killer Luigi Mangione (for information purposes)

 

The Importance of the Doctrine of the Virgin Birth


December 18

 

A Manifesto Against For-Profit Health Insurance Companies — by Michael Moore

 

‘Prophecy Fulfilled’: Candace Cameron Bure Explains How Nativity Fulfills Biblical Promises – Faithwire

 

Christmas Hymn Review: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing


December 19

 

Meet the Astronaut Who Left NASA to Help Support Healthy Churches

 

Are Catholics Christian? – Building Jerusalem

 

What Does Your Pulpit (Or Lack of One) Communicate to the Congregation? - Reformation 21

 

Joshua Harris posts new apology for 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' | U.S.


December 20

 

Santa is Competing With Christ for the Worship of Your Children

 

Critics slam Ketanji Brown Jackson for queer Broadway cameo | Politics

 

KBJ Enjoys Stage. Conservative Justices Can Barely Leave Home

 

Santa is Competing With Christ for the Worship of Your Children

 

In Nigeria, fighting between Methodist groups kills three as schism turns violent

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Do we need a John or a Joseph?


December 22

 

“Please Be in Prayer.” D.A. Carson Ceases Ministry Involvements Amid Debilitating Parkinson’s Diagnosis


December 23

 

Matt Gaetz Ethics Report Accuses Him of Paying Teen for Sex and Illegal Drug Use

 

12 Disqualifying Errors In Hays' 'Biblical' Case On Homosexuality

 

What Gifts Would Wise Women Bring? - IndiAanya


December 24

 

Internet anonymity, conservative Christians: When things go bad

 

Why the satanic Christmas displays are awesome

 

What Did Mary Know? Maybe More Than You Know - Rooted Thinking : Rooted Thinking

 

Cardinal Dolan: Trump ‘takes his Christian faith seriously’

 

Biden Backs Death Penalty For Unwanted Unborn, Not Murderers

 

No, Christmas Is Not 'What You Make It'

 

How Christmas Cookies Can Remind Us Of Our Creator

 

At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray

 

Bismarck woman accused of taking $38,000 from church where she worked

 

Christmas: Tracing The Religious Origins Of Popular Holiday Carols


December 25

 

RNS picks for religion and spirituality books of 2024 (wow, a lot of radically bad books honored by Religion News Service – great listing of what not to read or at least not to heed)


December 26

 

Pastor says 'Christ was glorified' in beheading of satanic statue | U.S.


December 27

 

The Most Absurd Things Americans Had To Endure This Year

 

As Year Comes To An End, India’s Christians Continue To Face ‘Overt And Covert’ Attacks

 

Jordan Peterson examines the Gospels | WORLD

 

Washington County prosecutor circulated shirtless selfies, remarked on coworkers’ bodies, harassment investigation finds - oregonlive.com


December 28

 

Divorce in the Gospels by Kyle Harper | Articles | First Things

 

Are you aware of the true meaning of Christmas?

 

How Ainsley Earhardt Became Fox’s Morning Queen, and Made Sean Hannity Husband No. 3


December 29

 

Is 2025 the Year of Assisted Suicide? - The American Conservative

 

No More Sundays on the Couch - Christianity Today

 

Refuting false gods | WORLD


December 30

 

Jimmy Carter at Messiah College

 

A Broken Relationship with Dad - CCW - Christian Communicators Worldwide

 

Jimmy Carter: Terrible President, Worse Former President | National Review

 

Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact” with Their Parents | The New Yorker


December 31

 

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 | Baptist Press

 

The death of a president | WORLD

 

Lord, Lord, Did I Not...? Jimmy Carter Passes Away

 

Religious Leaders Praise Frmr Prez Jimmy Carter's 'Shining Example'

 

Remembering Jimmy Carter | WORLD

 

Pastoral Meanderings: For auld lang syne. . .

 

Demons Must Be Delighted At Americans' Butchering Of Marriage

 

What Does the Bible Say About Divorce? - Wyatt Graham


Friday, November 01, 2024

Interesting Links from November 2024

 

Not Satire: Harvard Memorial Church Hosts "Lectio Divina" Reading of Taylor Swift Lyrics

 

The Tragedy of IVF | Carl R. Trueman | First Things

 

Tucker Carlson Says He Still Has Scars From Demon Attack

 

Tucker Carlson claims 'physically mauled' by demon at Fox News | U.S.

 

Voting for Trump with a clear conscience but a heavy heart

 

What’s Behind Kamala Harris’s Connection To A Mass-Murder Cult?


November 2

 

Anglican Leader, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Praises Hindus Celebrating Demonic Holiday


November 3

 

Heritage pres: Harris is most 'anti-faith' candidate in history | Politics

 

Do we really want another four years of Donald Trump?

 

The pro-pornography party | WORLD

 

Listen To The Jeffrey Epstein Tapes: ‘I Was Donald Trump’s Closest Friend’

 

Doesn’t Anyone Care About the Walz China Stuff? - The American Conservative

 

Abortion colonization: Harris will hold poor nations hostage

 

Shout to the Lord in a Foreign Language - Christianity Today


November 4

 

Unveiling the True Nature of Grumbling

 

Alistair Begg with Biblical Wisdom for Voting

 

I’m a conservative evangelical pastor who's voting for Kamala Harris


November 5

 

Church reels after murdered missionary’s wife arrested | Church & Ministries

 

For the Church | 5 Reasons I Love Being a Pastor

 

The Problem of Voting for Candidates Who Promise to do Evil

 

COGIC bishop anoints Kamala Harris with prayer | Church & Ministries


November 6

 

Leave Church a Little Tired: Serving the Saints on Sunday Morning | Desiring God

 

A Warning About Having Children

 

Trump Wins The Presidency For A Second Time: 5 Things We Learned About Faith Voters

 

Abortion Rights Win in Four States, but Lose in Florida's Tight Vote - Newsweek

 

Tucker Carlson Claims Demons Invented the Atomic Bomb. Here’s Why It’s Plausible.


November 7

 

Abortion access referendums win in 7 out of 10 states but fail to boost Harris


November 8

 

Evangelicals and the Kamala Harris Fallout - by Jeff

 

Former CEO of My Faith Votes charged with child porn possession | U.S.

 

Trump Should End On-Camera White House Press Briefings

 

Thank You To All The Men Who Voted 'For My Daughter'

 

Vance’s Chance - Christianity Today


November 9

 

Filmmaker behind Tucker Carlson demon attack clip blasts skeptics | Entertainment

 

The Difficult, Possibly Unfixable Lot of Chronic Illness… in This Life - The Gospel Coalition | Australia

 

Pastoral Meanderings: To be judged. . .

 

Former Christian Musician Scolds Evangelicals for Using Political System to Defeat Left

 

Dems Need To Be Honest That Harris Was A Terrible Candidate

 

What Another Trump Presidency Means To Evangelicals Around the World - Christianity Today

 

Whither Methodism? - The American Conservative

 

Trump hires Susie Wiles as first female WH chief of staff | Politics


November 10

 

Beijing, Let My Daughter Come Home - Christianity Today

 

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Could Be A Classic - Christianity Today (note: I have yet to personally see this movie – and maybe I won’t even choose to)


November 12

 

Pastor who killed girlfriend sees life conviction upheld | U.S.

 

Missionary wife's affair behind murder for hire plot in Angola | World

 

Did You Know the Meaning of One Key Word in This Classic Hymn? - The Stream


November 13

 

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigning | World

 

Delaware elects first trans-identifying member of Congress | Politics

 

Liberation Theology’s 'Prophet' - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Politician on Trial For Sharing Bible Verse, Christian Views Reveals Why She Refuses to Back Down as Supreme Court Case Looms – Faithwire

 

Church of England Leaders Kept Evangelical Beatings Secret - Christianity Today

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Archbishop Welby knows better. . .


November 15

 

My Methodist Klan Ancestor - Juicy Ecumenism

 

The 2024 election was the ‘Bud Light’ moment for the Democrats

 

We Need To Have A National Conversation About 'Toxic Femininity'

 

Florida Christian conservative blasts Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz as A.G. • Florida Phoenix


November 16

 

Can everyone at least understand my confusion? — Bahnsen

 

Mike Pence urges Senate GOP to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | Politics

 

Mike Pence: If RFK Jr. is confirmed he “would be the most pro-abortion Republican appointed secretary of HHS in modern history.” 

 

Fracas In NZ Parliament Proves 'Native' Cultures Should Assimilate

 

Mike Pence Calls on Republicans to Block Trump Nominee - Newsweek

 

Why Christian faith often produces an unshakable certainty

 

Good News: Evangelicals Preserve Another Church - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Singing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land (Jim Wallis says that America has elected a dictator)


November 19

 

Pro-Trump Prophets Take a Victory Lap After Being Wrong for Four Years - Newsweek

 

World View Matters - by Erick-Woods Erickson

 

Anti-Trafficking Ministries Oppose Trump’s Pick for Attorney General - Christianity Today

 

Should Christians Practice Total Abstinence from Alcoholic Beverages? | Crossway Articles


November 20

 

Died: Tony Campolo, Champion of "Red Letter" Christianity - Christianity Today


November 21

 

Bill seeks to ban trans lawmaker from US Capitol women's rooms | Politics

 

‘Red-Letter Christians’ Founder Tony Campolo Dead At 89 (Tony was way off-base on some key points)

 

November 22

 

Praying the Imprecatory Psalms: The Case for Christian Curses | Blog | Think Theology

 

Biden Fetes Baby Murder, Planned Parenthood Abortion Priestess


November 23

 

Hegseth Sexual-Assault Allegations: The Facts | National Review

 

Pastoral Meanderings: I am dying... so are you.


November 24

 

Offending people to Heaven or flattering to Hell

 

China Flexes Its Influence in Latin America - The American Conservative


November 26

 

How to avoid political turmoil with your relatives this Thanksgiv

 

Happy Thankless Thanksgiving - Christianity Today

 

Bishop Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, preaches defense of McBride (for information purposes only)

 

A heroic, incomplete stand | WORLD


November 27

 

Candace Cameron Bure discusses her new Christmas films | Entertainment

 

7 Little-Known Faith Facts About Thanksgiving Day

 

Five Signs a Church is Going Woke - by Jeff - The Dissenter


November 28

 

Died: ‘Late Great Planet Earth’ Author Hal Lindsey - Christianity Today

 

Hal Lindsey, ‘Late Great Planet Earth' author, dies at 95 | Church & Ministries

 

Caitlyn Jenner threatens to 'destroy' Kamala Harris in race | Politics

 

45 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Jailed For ‘Subversion’


November 29

 

5 reasons why strong pastoral leadership is biblically essential

 

‘Late Great Planet Earth’ Author Hal Lindsey Dies at 95

 

“Now Thank We All Our God” | WORLD


November 30

 

Transgender Men Are Disrupting Breastfeeding Groups With Chestfeeding Demands

 

Four States Could Secede From US and Join Canada to Avoid Trump—Democrat - Newsweek