A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
In this guest post, freelance writer Becky Garrison reviews Mark Driscoll’s new book Spirit-Filled Jesus with a focus on what is missing from the book. The Revisionist Rebranding of Mark Driscoll from Calvinist to Charismatic By Becky Garrison Mark Driscoll’s latest book Spirit-Filled Jesus: Live by His Power slated to release on October 2, 2018 … Continue reading “Book Review: Mark Driscoll’s Spirit-Filled Jesus”
On July 18, Ruth Graham wrote in Slate “Mariia Butina’s cozy relationship with the Christian right makes total sense.” Butina is the Russian national who was recently indicted on charges of conspiracy and acting as a agent of the Russian government. For certain, Butina had an easy time making friends with Christian right leaders such as … Continue reading “Scott Lively and the American Evangelical Attraction to Russia”
The NRA has been in the news repeatedly in connection with the Mueller probe of U.S. ties to Russian operatives. Back in April, Rolling Stone published a lengthy article by Tim Dickinson which detailed the efforts of Russian nationals connected to Vladimir Putin to infiltrate the NRA under the guise of supporting gun rights in … Continue reading “The NRA and Alleged Russian Operative Maria Butina”
Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX came out in support of Donald Trump’s acceptance of Vladimir Putin’s assurance that Russia didn’t meddle in the 2016 U.S. election. Trump said this in response to a question about who Trump believed: our intelligence community or Putin. There are three kinds of leaders….Caretakers. Undertakers. … Continue reading “Court Evangelicals Franklin and Jack Graham Stick With Trump as Trump Sticks With Putin”
To contact Dr. Throckmorton with tips or comments off the blog, email [email protected]. Bio: Presently, I am Professor of Psychology at Grove City College. I have been with the college since 1994, first as Director of the College Counseling Service and more recently as a professor in the psychology department. I have a BA in psychology from Cedarville … Continue reading “About”
