Christian Converser: Conspiracy Theories and Christian Nationalism Contrarian To Church Growth [1]

First published on Christian Converser A conspiracy theory is simply a theory about some type of event or occurrence that invokes a conspiracy by “sinister and powerful groups” , even when other explanations are more probable (source: Wikipedia). There are a lot of conspiracy theories sourced within and propagated by the Christian community, especially its… Continue reading Christian Converser: Conspiracy Theories and Christian Nationalism Contrarian To Church Growth [1]

Christian Converser: The Book of Ecclesiasticus (Unrelated To Ecclesiastes)

First published on Christian Converser The Book of Ecclesiasticus is one of seven deuterocanonical works that are accepted as canonical Scriptures only by the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches and Assyrian Church of the East. They considered non-canonical by most Protestant churches, and are therefore found within only some editions of… Continue reading Christian Converser: The Book of Ecclesiasticus (Unrelated To Ecclesiastes)

Christian Controverser: Dreams, Visions and “Signs And Wonders” Theology

First published on Christian Controverser Signs and Wonders refers to a particular branch of theology that has become noticeably prominent since about the 1960s in certain churches of a Pentecostal disposition or alignment. The main charge that traditional theologians often level against Pentecostals are that particular doctrines or beliefs and practices in Pentecostal (or Pentecostal-aligned,… Continue reading Christian Controverser: Dreams, Visions and “Signs And Wonders” Theology

Christian Sexuality Focus: Welcome to Christian Sexuality Focus

First published on Christian Sexuality Focus This blog has been migrated from a previous site name and location. All requests for the previous site will be redirected to this site. The name change is to reflect the evolving shift in the focus of this blog and associated ministry interests. Christian Sexuality Focus will also become… Continue reading Christian Sexuality Focus: Welcome to Christian Sexuality Focus

Christian Controverser: Heresy Is Key Feature Of Credulous US White Evangelicalism [1]

First published on Christian Controverser If you have tracked the four years since the 2016 US presidential election and the re-election campaign this year, you’ll be well aware of the controversy that has surrounded the 45th president and the division created in Evangelical communities worldwide over whether to support him or not. Polling has showed… Continue reading Christian Controverser: Heresy Is Key Feature Of Credulous US White Evangelicalism [1]

Christian Controverser: Heresy Is Key Feature Of Credulous US White Evangelicalism [2]

First published on Christian Controverser In part 1 of this two part series, dominionism and some related theologies were examined. Part 2 continues this discussion more in relation to the 2020 presidential elections in the US. A key aspect of dominionism closely tied to dispensationalism is the belief that Christians must help to usher in… Continue reading Christian Controverser: Heresy Is Key Feature Of Credulous US White Evangelicalism [2]

Christian Controverser: Heresy Is Key Feature Of Credulous US White Evangelicalism [3]

First published on Christian Controverser After writing the first two posts it has become clear a summary or conclusion would be helpful, so here it is. SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS: Prior to the 2016 presidential election campaign. various prophecies are produced that the Republican candidate (POTUS 45) will win the election. POTUS 45 wins the election… Continue reading Christian Controverser: Heresy Is Key Feature Of Credulous US White Evangelicalism [3]

Christian Controverser: American Evangelical Angst Over Trump Loss Disproportionate In Western Churches

First published on Christian Controverser Unless one lives under a rock, it would be hard to be unaware of the considerable disquiet and unrest within the evangelical community in the US over the Trump election loss, the extent of which appears to be almost unprecedented. Almost immediately at the time that mainstream media outlets were… Continue reading Christian Controverser: American Evangelical Angst Over Trump Loss Disproportionate In Western Churches

Christian Controverser: “The American Conservative” Pans Trumpist Evangelical Electoral Campaign

First published on Christian Controverser Rod Dreher, the senior editor of “The American Conservative”, is hardly a R.I.N.O. (a pejorative slung at Republicans disdaining the Trump campaign’s shrill shrieking, meaning Republican In Name Only), nor would it be accurate to describe him as a C.I.N.O. (Christian In Name Only). He has, however, expressed a great… Continue reading Christian Controverser: “The American Conservative” Pans Trumpist Evangelical Electoral Campaign