Saturday, July 01, 2023

Interesting Links from July 2023

 Courage Is The Only Path Out Of The Fake ‘Winsome’ Gospel (thefederalist.com)

 

How to Get Excommunicated in 2023 - Tablet Magazine (Ryan Dumperth commented, “Did not have Tablet Mag giving Ryan Turnipseed a more Christian treatment than his own church on my 2023 bingo card, but here we are.”)

 

Proposed Update for Martin Luther’s Small Catechism (more “Contemporary Applications”) | theology like a child (wordpress.com) (this is sarcastic, but not totally inaccurate compared to what some people say)

 

Sarah Sanders says she’s not removing kids’ sidewalk chalk cross | U.S. News (christianpost.com)


July 2

 

Compilation of United Methodist False Teachings by Top Denominational Leaders - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Pastoral Meanderings: When despair has become fad. . .


July 4

 

The Canadian Government Says "Pride Season" Now Goes From June To September (prophecynewswatch.com)

 

250 celebrities urge social media to censor anti-LGBT content | Entertainment News (christianpost.com)

 

Actor Ashley Bratcher: Marriage Has Become ‘Disposable’ in Today’s ‘Hookup Culture’ – Faithwire

 

Minister’s Heretical ‘Sparkle Creed’ Sparks Controversy and Criticism - Charisma Magazine


July 5

 

LA Times: A trans-identified man 'is and was a man' | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

Global Methodist, United Methodist Churches Split on Nicene Creed - Juicy Ecumenism


July 6

 

What We Miss When We Skip the Book of Nehemiah (knowableword.com)

 

A Short Treatise on Slavery (gentlereformation.com)


July 7

 

Anglican Church of Canada votes to drop Jewish conversion prayer | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com) (wrong to do this)

 

A Mild Corrective in a World Gone Mad - The American Conservative


July 8

 

CBS Praises Newborn Girl Being Trafficked to Two Homosexual Men (substack.com)

 

"Sparkle Creed" Is Dim & Dull - Juicy Ecumenism


July 10

 

Ron DeSantis defends video attacking Trump on LGBT issues | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

Leading Bible study platform ‘Logos’ leans into long, respected history with brand reposition (religionnews.com)

 

Renfroe: Time for Methodists to Go Separate Ways - Juicy Ecumenism


July 12

 

13 Times Jesus Amazed His Hearers in 2 Words or Less | Crossway Articles

 

Supreme Court Strengthens Religious Workplace Accommodations in Sweeping 9-0 Decision - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Geneva College soccer coach fired after expressing support for LGBTQ people (religionnews.com)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Bless the beasts and the children. . .


July 13

 

Mayflower Church pastor urges lawmakers to put pressure on China | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

Pastoral Meanderings: Inclusive might mean rejecting Jesus. . .


July 15

 

‘The Chosen’ Director Says Jesus Transfiguration Not Important: ‘What Purpose Would it Serve our Story?’ (substack.com)

 

Vivek Ramaswamy says censorship to blame for Jan. 6 protests | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

Marijuana firms top Oregon’s tally of delinquent taxpayers (search the full list) - oregonlive.com

 

Leftists Are Lying To You About Tuberville And ‘White Nationalists’ (thefederalist.com)

 

'We Don't Want to Convert the Young People to Christ' - The American Conservative

 

Greg Locke Touts His ‘Humbleness’ and ‘Obedience’ by Partnering with…Benny Hinn? (substack.com)


July 17

 

Lutheran Pastor Praises God as Promiscuous ‘Femme’ Who ‘Wiggles Her Wide Hips at You’ (substack.com)

 

Portland Pride Parade marks another year of joy, freedom, defiance - oregonlive.com (lead story in the Portlland Oregonian – for information purposes)

 

A Wrong Prophet Is Not a False Prophet, Right? | (lovesickscribe.com)

 

Location, Location, Location (justinhuffman.org)

 

The harassment of Italian evangelical churches, Evangelical Focus

 

If Satan Took Up Marriage Counseling | Tim Challies


July 18

 

Joe Not Tuberville Brought The 'Culture War' To The Military (thefederalist.com)

 

How ALL United Methodist Bishops Fail the Discipline - Juicy Ecumenism


July 19

 

Florida pastor, son found guilty for Jan. 6 Capitol riot | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

Asst Sec of Defense Says Military Should Provide Abortions So Women Can Fight Wars (substack.com)

 

Riley Gaines says spiritual awakening is helping her fight battle | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

A Jan. 6 Trump Indictment Would Include Very Serious Charges (thedailybeast.com)

 

New Study Reveals Pastors Are Lonelier, More Isolated Than In Recent History – Faithwire

 

A nuanced look at Portland Archbishop Sample? Journalists aren't coming up with it — GetReligion


July 20

 

What about coerced pronouns? | WORLD (wng.org)

 

Defending the Integrity of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Jan. 6 Rioters Have Bad News for Donald Trump About Washington, D.C., Juries (thedailybeast.com)

 

Penal Substitution Evidences the Godness of God | MurrayCampbell.net


July 21

 

The Literal Suicide Of The West - Canada To Help Mentally Ill Kill Themselves (prophecynewswatch.com)

 

George Floyd Protesters: NYC to Pay $13.7 Million to Protesters over Alleged Police Misconduct | National Review

 

Report: Vikings 1st-round pick Jordan Addison cited for reckless driving, speeding 85 mph over limit (yahoo.com)

 

Mike Pence's abortion stance stirs debate on prenatal diagnoses | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

Short Op-Ed: Should Christians Support Turning Point USA? (substack.com)


July 23

 

An indefensible Department of Defense | WORLD (wng.org)

 

Even Laura Ingraham Isn’t Sold On DeSantis’ Anti-Woke Crusades (thedailybeast.com)

 

Meet the pastor running for president | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

July 24

 

United States of Abortion: A Grave History in Five Threads | Desiring God

 

The Left’s Elections ‘Fortification’ in 2024 - The American Conservative

 

Yes, the culture war is real, and Democrats started it - Washington Times

 

Former Anti-Abortion Group Chairman Fired After Child Sex-Abuse Charges (newsweek.com)

 

Idaho Christians Secure $300,000 Settlement After Disputing City COVID Policy, Wrongful Arrest - Juicy Ecumenism


July 25

 

10 Things You Should Know about the Beatitudes | Crossway Articles

 

Today’s Southern United Methodism: Non-Celibate Gay Clergy, Weddings Already Here - Juicy Ecumenism


July 26

 

Retired pastor confesses to killing fellow pastor’s daughter | U.S. News (christianpost.com)

 

'Sound of Freedom' Reveals Rising Power of Jesus in Hollywood (newsweek.com)


July 28

 

The National Council of Churches’ collapse | WORLD (wng.org)

 

Where We Stand in the EFCA: Denials and Affirmations — Evangelical Free Church of America

 

"Christian Nationalism" & Mocking Victims - Juicy Ecumenism

 

VP of Jermar Tisby’s Org: ‘Gender Normativity is Rooted in Transphobia’ (substack.com)


July 29

 

Defending Good Men: A Review of The Toxic War on Masculinity - Juicy Ecumenism

 

Desiring to Rule over Him - The American Conservative

 

Issues with Sodomy, Etc: Wilken, Middendorf, and the End of Lutheran Radio – Old Lutherans

 

Representative Nancy Mace Foregoes Fornication To Attend Prayer Breakfast (substack.com)

 

Most family breakdowns aren’t because couples divorce | Living News (christianpost.com)

 

Historically challenged Kamala Harris gaslights a nation | Voice (christianpost.com)


July 30

 

Nancy Mace jokes about sex with fiancé at prayer breakfast | Politics News (christianpost.com)

 

Our View: Hate groups tear at the seams of our country (pressherald.com)

 

Opinion | North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is a qualified presidential candidate - The Washington Post

 

When the sex workers vanish, no one cares: Steve Duin column - oregonlive.com


July 31

 

It's time to believe Donald Trump | Salon.com