The old folks in church used to sing a song that says, “Whisper a prayer in the morning. Whisper a prayer at noon. Whisper a prayer in the evening. It will keep your heart in tune.” Well before the rigors of research revealed the truth of this song; our Ancestors and Elders believed in...
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Anne Rice Quits Christianity And Why I’m Thankful That She Did
This past Sunday in my sermon I couldn’t resist raising for my congregation’s consideration, the public “resignation” of Anne Rice from Christianity. The best-selling author of many vampire tales announced on her Facebook page last week that she was done with the Faith. She said: “Today I quit being a Christian. I’m out. I...
Thinking Differently About Church Organization
One of the first things that I was told when it was known that I would become a pastor was to read the church bylaws. Second to scripture (and in some churches more importantly than the Holy Scriptures) the church bylaws provide information as to how a particular community of Faith chooses to organize...
When Christian Mission Goes Way Wrong (part 2)
Photo Credit: Telegraph.Co.Uk I have an uneasy feeling when it comes to Christian Missionaries. I know that sounds strange coming from a pastor. But anyone who reviews the history of missionaries from the Western, American context will find a deluge of disheartening examples connecting Christian Mission with subjugation, oppression, and the dehumanizing of Indigenous...
Religious “leaders” under investigation
Last week on the Larry Young Morning Show, we brought up the topic of a handful of televangelists who have been contacted by Republican Senator, Chuck Grassley(Iowa). Grassley faxed letters to Randy & Paula White, Benny Hinn, David & Joyce Meyer, Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Eddie Long, and Creflo Dollar requesting information about salaries,...
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