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What Is “Fundamentalism?”

“What Is Fundamentalism?” For most of my life now, I have been intensely interested in the concept “fundamentalism.” I grew up in a rather conservative, evangelical, Pentecostal denomination and church. We were very moderately Pentecostal and from the top of the denomination down we considered ourselves evangelicals. Our denomination was a charter member of the […]

What Does Prayer Do?

What Does Prayer Do? *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links.* This is the third blog post in a series about prayer. I have already established […]

More about “Wordless Prayer”

More about “Wordless Prayer” *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links.* This is an addendum to my immediately preceding blog post about so-called “wordless prayer” (also […]

There Is No Such Thing as “Wordless Prayer”

“There Is No Such Thing as “Wordless Prayer” *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure it is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links.* I don’t remember exactly when I first encountered the idea of “wordless […]

Whatever Happened to “Innocent Until Proven Guilty?”

Whatever Happened to “Innocent Until Proven Guilty?” *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure to your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links.* This is a matter of justice and therefore of ethics. All […]

Evangelicals and the Trinity

Evangelicals and the Trinity   *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topics, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links. Do not merely express a feeling or “gut reaction,” explain your reason for commenting […]

About Churches: They Are All Human

About Churches: They Are All Human *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links. Know that this is not a discussion board; I do not approve every […]

Fundamentalish: A New Term for An Old Phenomenon

Fundamentalish: A New Term for an Old Phenomenon *Note: If you choose to comment, keep it brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not argumentative or hostile), and devoid of pictures or links. Know that this is not a discussion board; not all comments are approved for posting […]

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? *Note: If you choose to comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links. Know that this is not a discussion board; it is my moderated blog and I […]

Thoughts about “Cancel Culture”

Thoughts about “Cancel Culture” *Note: If you comment, make sure your comment is relatively brief (no more than 100 words), on topic, addressed to me, civil and respectful (not hostile or argumentative), and devoid of pictures or links. Know that this is not a discussion group; not every comment will be approved for posting here.* […]