I heard about this Jewish teacher named Paul who used to persecute Christians (he even wanted them killed!). Would you believe that he's being heavily promoted and touted as the next major Christian theologian, as if there's a shortage of good Christian men.
Completely sociopathic. Would you believe that she's now being heavily promoted and touted as the next major traditional Christian conservative influencer, as if there's a shortage of good conservative women.
Gonna put out some controversial opinions on here. Get ready.
1. Hitler was bad, actually.
2. Husbands should not hit their wives.
3. There is nothing wrong with interracial marriage.
Please let me know if you think this makes me "soy."
I do not understand the desire of these "trad" men to have a wife who does not have any thoughtful ideas or opinions. Such a life sounds excessively dull. You do realize that you have to actually *talk* to your wife, right? Like, more than anyone else in your life?
I remember when Mark Hamil was asked to be in the People vs. George Lucas documentary, he said that whatever issues he had, he would "keep it in the family," rather than share them publicly.
Yet, these Christian leaders decide that they will work with an outspoken critic of the
I think there genuinely is something to the fact that the Eucharist-centered churches do not have the same kinds of problems with celebrity pastor idolatry as Baptists and non-denoms tend to. The pastor isn't the focus. Christ's flesh given for you is. And it's communal.
@ToochJohnson
No. My point is that this kind of constant messaging being given which specifies every other group of people's needs other than those of white men is communicating to them that they *don't* matter.
Half of you all talking about Christian nationalism are imagining some kind of theologically robust classically Protestant culture, but in reality it would be more like putting John Hagee in charge of US foreign policy.
This. 100%. The "just asking questions" shtick is so annoying. It's the easiest way to say something terrible by implication while avoiding any and all criticism because you haven't said it explicitly.
Baptists talking about pictures of Beth Moore at an Anglican church today is hilarious.
"She's in the pulpit receiving Communion." It's the altar rail. Where everyone receives Communion.
"She's dressed up as a pastor." This is the same clothing worn by acolytes...
I'm glad you're all suddenly realizing that Trump is just in this for himself and not for any real deeply held conservative beliefs, but it I can't help but notice that many of you are the same people who have been attacking us for the last 6 years for saying exactly that.
Catholic Answers: spends forty years telling Protestants that they are anathema and are in false churches.
Gavin Ortlund: Makes respectful historical videos interacting with Rome in the calmest manner possible.
Catholic Answers: Why are you so divisive and mean?
Yes, he's been somewhat controversial in the last few years, but when I think of Tim Keller, I think about the large amount of college students who have told me that it was Keller, more than anyone else, who helped them to maintain their faith. May he rest in peace eternal.
What's so interesting about this video is how they are all looking around at each other to see if it's ok to enjoy the music. The non-interested faces are put on because of social pressure. I mean, how could you watch this and *not* enjoy yourself? It takes effort.
I don't usually share things about my personal life (purposefully), but I could use some prayer at the moment.
I've been dealing with chronic fatigue for as long as I can remember, but since the beginning of this year it's been far worse. I've had a lot of testing done, and
Can we put aside political differences for a moment to just acknowledge that the Uygher genocide is a horrific evil? This shouldn't be an issue of debate.
When my wife and I got married, we both made a commitment not to talk about our problems to anyone other than each other. The only exception would be to get advice from one or two trusted people, but even then, never to complain.
I highly recommend doing this.
Hey
@jordanbpeterson
, now that you're back on here...you've had some great conversations with representatives of the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions. How about a dialogue with someone from a historic Protestant approach? It could be mutually beneficial.
The idea that Western theology and philosophy is synonymous with white or European identity is an obvious historical falsehood.
The founder of western theology, Tertullian, was North African. The most influential Christological thinker, Athanasius, was African. The most
If someone had misunderstood my teaching on male headship in marriage to such a degree that even one congregant believed coercive sex was acceptable in marriage, I'd make it a point to preach a sermon on the topic as soon as possible and rebuke that idea clearly and publicly.
I'm done with this site. Sorry guys. Just too much. It's not worth the constant insults and accusations every time I post anything. I'll be back at some point, but with every notification being an insult from an anon anime pfp, it's not worth the energy.
Women should be modest. True. But men should also cut out the Steven Furtick skin-tight pants and the Tullian Tchividjian v necks showing off a perfectly shaved muscular chest. Put on a tie, men.
FYI: Abortion is still evil, as is any organization which performs such things, and I won't apologize for saying that.
If you don't like seeing that on your timeline, feel free to unfollow.
They're not conservatives. They're just radical reactionaries who want revolution as much as the Marxists. These groups are just mirror images of each other who desperately want control. Don't play the identity politics game for either side.
I was wondering why my whole Twitter feed was full of people arguing with each other over women's roles in the church.
And then I saw that a Baptist said something again.
Just FYI, the church is a lot bigger than the SBC. And their ecclesiology is wack anyway.
I was supportive of churches shutting down for a time for the purpose of public safety (as has happened in the past). However, now that we're at the point where giant crowds can just show up wherever they want to protest, I think it may be time to just ignore state regulations.
@jordanbpeterson
God is Truth, and the fount of all delight. Happiness (not momentary feelings of pleasure) is participation in him, through God's own self-giving in Christ.
More anons accusing me of CRT. Do you guys understand words?
"Actually, racism is bad" does not = CRT.
Get off the internet for 5 seconds and read a book.
I get that everyone is criticizing the whole "I'm not a biologist" thing, but honestly, isn't it a positive thing that it was acknowledged that womanhood is actually a matter of biology, rather than pure social construction?
Ravi's false claims on his CV should've been taken far more seriously as this demonstrates a severe lack of integrity and truth telling on his part. Perhaps if RZIM had done so, they would have uncovered this pattern of lying and cover-ups years ago.
Guys, P*arl is a rage-bait account. She just says ridiculous things for the clicks and retweets. It's better to just not give her the engagement she wants.
Don't let your church fall apart over COVID safety decisions. Whether you are for or against strict safety measures in worship, trust that your pastor is doing the best he can with the knowledge and pastoral care that he has. Recognize how difficult this is for pastors right now.
@a_farmboy
Murder is wrong. But murder's power comes from sin, not the law. Changing the law won't change men's hearts. It's just as sinful to hold hatred toward someone in your heart as it is to murder.
As much as there are so many things we (Lutherans) have in common with the RCC, this is a pretty insurmountable barrier. This is just clearly not the belief or practice of the apostles, and it has no precedent in either Scripture or the fathers.
This is Heresy.
Jesus died to tear the veil that we can come to the father through him. You want to know Jesus? Seek Jesus ! He is our mediator , he is all we need. The Bible says he LIVES to intercede for us.
This is not biblical Christianity this is not biblical at all and…
The Eucharist is the actual real body and blood of Jesus that are received orally by those who take the Sacrament, regardless of whether or not that individual has faith.
church to bash Christians whose politics they don't like.
We all know what "Christian Nationalism" means to the left. It means anyone who believes Christianity should reflect public policy. It means pro-life legislation. It means support of traditional marriage.
It's not just
Half of the people on this site tell me that deconstruction is nothing more than removing cultural baggage from Christianity.
The other half of so-called deconstructers are blatantly talking about how they reject Paul's writings and original sin.
I'm confused.
tomorrow. I'm really hoping that this makes some kind of a difference.
Life has been extremely frustrating these last 6-7 months. I have no energy at all, and can't think straight much of the time. It's hurt my writing significantly. Prayers for a solution would be appreciated.
Who is the alpha male?
The man who can't keep a job and yells at people online all day, blaming all of his problems on feminism?
Or
The man who quietly works, loves, and provides for his wife and children?
The messaging is so backward. Family (children, parents, etc.) is not some kind of obstacle to having a career. Having a career is for the precise purpose of caring for your family, which is what really matters.
Nearly 2 million women in our country have been locked out of the workforce because they have to care for a child or an elderly relative at home.
My Build Back Better Act will make caregiving accessible and affordable and help them get back to work.
Trumpers that have made politics an idol. These people (many of whom I used to respect) have gradually shown themselves to be so totally absorbed in their disdain for different political opinions, that they'll join with an atheist to bash fellow Christians publicly.
Claim: I forced the AALC to kick out a pastor who was ministering to the Alt-Right.
Reality: A non-ordained man began an organization whose stated purpose was to infiltrate and take over Lutheran congregations with far right ideology. This included forcing out pastors from their
I'm waiting for the day when everyone confusing me with Jordan Peterson works out for me and I somehow end up getting invited onto Joe Rogan's podcast.
If men are called to be leaders and protectors, the most manly thing one can do is call out abusers of the vulnerable. And do it regardless of the consequences which may come your way.
For what it's worth,
@gavinortlund
is absolutely right regarding the veneration of images in the early centuries of the church. Nearly all early Christian polemics against paganism make it explicit that one of the distinctives of Christian worship is that unlike the pagans,
Here is your daily reminder that the church has been able to speak about gender for close to 2,000 years without having to mess up our doctrine of the Trinity.
This is what students at Naples Classical (a Hillsdale affiliated K-12) are reading this summer. This is what a serious education looks like.
Kindergarten
•Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McKloskey
•Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
•Dr. Seuss Books
•Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne…
The "just have more kids" approach to church growth would be more compelling if it was evident that the kids in our congregations actually remained in the church past confirmation.
My earliest memories of church are of my youth pastor laughing at me while a bunch of other kids made jokes about how weird and shy I was. It was hard enough not being one of the "cool kids" at school, but even worse when an adult (a spiritual leader especially) affirmed that.
Why do young white men join far-right groups? Because they feel lost, hopeless, aimless, and without respect or value, and then they encounter some neo-Nazi online who is the first person to acknowledge them in a positive way. They're the first to give them encouragement. They're
Too many Christian political leaders behave more like Trump than like Christ. Christian families are torn apart by MAGA members who behave—in their political lives—more like Trump than like Christ. It’s time to face facts: Trump discipled the church:
Since I Tweeted in support of Biblical inerrancy, "progressive Christian" twitter has:
told me that my opinion doesn't matter because of my race and gender
called me a d-bag
insulted my face
made weird claims about my relationship with my wife
accused me of QAnon beliefs
Apparently people are upset about Juneteenth erasing July 4th or something? This shouldn't be controversial. Of course we should celebrate emancipation. This should've been made a federal holiday a long time ago.
I appreciated the Thomistic natural law argumentation in his presentation. On another note, this event was a clear demonstration that Cornell students are very civil. Something to be commended.
All these points are standard Augustinian theology. Can be found in: Augustine, Prosper, Fulgentius, Caesarius of Arles, Lupus de Ferrieres, Aquinas, Ratramnus, Bede, the Council of Orange, etc. It only doesn't make sense if you're stuck in Calvinist-Arminian categories.