A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
I think I know the answer but I doubt David Barton will respond. First, some background is necessary. For quite some time, the head of Ted Cruz Super PAC David Barton has claimed that John Locke referred to over 1500 Bible verses in his Two Treatises of Government. In The Jefferson Lies, Barton wrote the … Continue reading “Challenge to David Barton: Where Are the 1500 Bible Verses in Locke’s Two Treatises?”
David Barton has lately started sounding like the Institute on the Constitution. Michael Peroutka tells people that the American view is based on the Declaration of Independence and proves that “The American View” of government is that there is a God, the God of the Bible, our rights come from Him, and the purpose of … Continue reading “David Barton Says Founders Took Bill of Rights from Genesis. What If They Did?”
Reinventing the Aitken Bible story is very important to Glenn Beck and David Barton. America as a covenant nation is important for different reasons for both men and the myth of Congress printing the Bible fits right in to their world view. However, as has been shown many times, the story is not what they … Continue reading “Why the Aitken Bible Story is So Important to Glenn Beck and David Barton”
In addition to faulty theology, there are several glaring historical errors in Glenn Beck’s talk to Fellowship Church on July 5. Sadly, the audience is less knowledgeable now than before he spoke. Here is one example. Glenn Beck told Fellowship Church that the first thing Congress did after the United States won the Revolutionary War … Continue reading “Message to Glenn Beck and Fellowship Church: Congress Didn't Print the Aitken Bible”
Last night, Glenn Beck came to Ed Young’s defense. In a Facebook posting, Beck said Young is brave because he is “someone who’s willingness to come under attack should be commended.” Beck added: Ed Young is the pastor of fellowship church here in Texas. It is a family of churches that he shepherds from here … Continue reading “Glenn Beck Defends His Appearance at Ed Young's Fellowship Church; Are America's Founders Mormon?”