Necessary HeresySelf-Authenticating Faith“We know Christianity to be true by the self-authenticating witness of God’s Holy Spirit.” William Lane CraigJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022
Necessary HeresyThe Problem with LoveAs I talk and listen to fundamentalist / evangelical Christians, I’m struck by how they unknowingly “back of the bus” love. I understand…Nov 27, 20211Nov 27, 20211
Necessary HeresyCruel InterpretationOne thing Jesus often critiqued was interpretational idolatry. He did this with the woman caught in adultery and with David gleaning on the…Jul 14, 2021Jul 14, 2021
Necessary HeresyAbusing Theology and Why Trump MattersThe title is quite accusatory but I think for good reason. I want to turn my attention directly to US Evangelicalism. I have stated in…Apr 10, 2020Apr 10, 2020
Necessary HeresyThe Tyranny of Eternal PurposeOne of the most common concerns from apologists and believers, in general, is that if there is no god, there is no meaning. Without god…Feb 1, 2020Feb 1, 2020
Necessary HeresyApostle Paul was Wrong“And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” 1 Cor. 15:14Dec 28, 2019Dec 28, 2019
Necessary HeresyEvangelical SentimentalismBut think for a moment: it is only against the backdrop of the wrath of God that we move beyond sentimentality to a profound appreciation…Dec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
Necessary HeresyYou killed god and you will againWe are the creators of our gods and we are our gods’ murderer. And, we will kill god again if we seek truth, wisdom, and maturity. We…Nov 8, 2019Nov 8, 2019
Necessary HeresyBreaking GoodA hermeneutic tool often used is that of scripture interpreting scripture. So lets use this to put one more final nail in the coffin of…Oct 14, 2019Oct 14, 2019
Necessary HeresyThe Irrelevancy of InerrancyThere’s an often emotional need in conservative religions of the book for their book to be without error. This is a quick post to show…Oct 2, 2019Oct 2, 2019
