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