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Freeing Bonhoeffer: Goodreads Corrects Attribution of Quote Formerly Attributed to Bonhoeffer

On August 25, I posted research into the attribution of the following quote: Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act. Commonly attributed to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, I traced the quote back to a now deceased researcher … Continue reading “Freeing Bonhoeffer: Goodreads Corrects Attribution of Quote Formerly Attributed to Bonhoeffer”

What Original Source Did David Barton Use for His Louis L'Amour Story?

Remember this? Barton said he got his story about elementary school kids threatening an intruder in a one-room Old West school from a novel by Louis L’Amour. L’Amour was an Americana fiction writer who in 1986 provided Barton with some historical material he used in 2013. I thought of Barton’s use of that third hand source … Continue reading “What Original Source Did David Barton Use for His Louis L'Amour Story?”

The Popular Bonhoeffer Quote That Isn’t in Bonhoeffer’s Works

Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a modern day hero among evangelical Christians. Killed by the Nazis in 1945 for resisting the regime, Bonhoeffer’s fame among evangelicals increased after the publication of Eric Metaxas’ acclaimed biography of the Lutheran pastor. For many Christians who feel compelled to take a stand on principle, Bonhoeffer has become an inspiration and … Continue reading “The Popular Bonhoeffer Quote That Isn’t in Bonhoeffer’s Works”

David Barton: If You Don't Vote for Trump You Will Have to Answer to God

Since the Bible doesn’t reveal who we are to vote for, I am not worried about it. I think people who vote for Trump are wrong but I am not ready to speak for God on the subject. My conscience is clear. But never fear, David Barton knows what God thinks and he is dealing … Continue reading “David Barton: If You Don't Vote for Trump You Will Have to Answer to God”

The Futility of Donald Trump's Johnson Amendment Promise: Most Pastors Don't Want to Endorse Political Candidates

CBN’s The Brody File reported yesterday that Donald Trump will speak to a group of pastors in Florida about repealing the Johnson Amendment. GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump will be speaking to hundreds of pastors this Thursday in Orlando, Florida. This is a private event sponsored by the American Renewal Project. Trump will speak to … Continue reading “The Futility of Donald Trump's Johnson Amendment Promise: Most Pastors Don't Want to Endorse Political Candidates”