Warren Throckmorton
Why is there no coverage at the Christian Post about Richard Land’s troubles?
UPDATE: Christianity Today, Religion Dispatches, and Christian Century (via Religion News Service) have stories on the SBC investigation. Nothing so far from CP. Richard Land has been in the news a lot lately and not for reasons one would want to be in the news. Land apologized for remarks made about the Trayvon Martin case on…
Read MoreSchism at Exodus International?
Apparently, Exodus President Alan Chambers’ recent comments about change of sexual orientation have not been well received by some Exodus ministry leaders. Earlier today, Andy Comiskey posted a link on his website which called for changes at Exodus in light of his disagreements with the Exodus President. The controversy relates to Mr. Chambers recent statements…
Read MoreGolden Rule Pledge listed on StopBullying.gov; How about a Walk-In?
I noticed last week that the Golden Rule Pledge is now listed on the federal government’s StopBullying.gov website. This government resource is managed by DHHS and contains a wealth of information for schools, parents and students to help curb bullying. I like it. Regarding the Golden Rule Pledge and the Days of Dialogue and Silence, I…
Read MoreGovernment to ministers: Preach or pay
Spoof alert – Taketh not this first part seriouslyeth. Washington, DC (HUH) – Today, Barack Obama pledged to introduce legislation which would allow the President to set days of public prayer and thanksgiving. Obama said he had come to recognize the importance of prayer to the nation and he believes the President should set the…
Read MoreDavid Barton’s bad media day
No TGIF for David Barton last week. First, the Wall Street Journal published a book review of The Jefferson Lies by Alan Pell Crawford which briefly takes apart the book. Crawford begins by agreeing with Barton that Jefferson’s connection to his slave Sally Hemming’s children has not been established. However, from there on, the review identifies…
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