Public Schools: Is There A Big Fix? by Steve Mcfarland Being the center of attention has its advantages. People look at you, talk about you, and read reports from others about what they think of you. The world perks up it’s ears when your name is mentioned. When you speak everyone slides to the edgeContinue reading “Public schools: Is there a big fix?”
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The boy at the beach . . . and how I killed him
The Boy At The Beach….and How I Killed Him How being fat and being me became the same thing by Michael Spencer I have a picture of myself, around 13 years old I think, standing with my mom and her brothers on the beach of a lake in Michigan. It’s a handsome photo. I’m asContinue reading “The boy at the beach . . . and how I killed him”
An appetite for fanaticism
An Appetite for Fanaticism Is there something wrong with saying “You’ve gone too far”? by Michael Spencer It occurred to me this week, while observing a group of religious fanatics putting on a public demonstration of embarrassing, excessive religious behavior, that I would be considered way out of line if I told the fanatics toContinue reading “An appetite for fanaticism”
A slow drive over the edge
A Slow Drive Over The Edge An analysis of fanaticism among evangelical Christians by Michael Spencer NOTE: Several weeks ago, I published an essay on IM on the subject of religious fanaticism. Since that time, I’ve continued to think about the subject and find more relevant–and troubling–points that need to be mentioned. If you didn’tContinue reading “A slow drive over the edge”
Dear Rev. Falwell
Dear Rev. Falwell by Michael Spencer “I really believe that the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People for the American Way – all of them who have tried to secularize America – I point theContinue reading “Dear Rev. Falwell”
If It Looks Like an Evangelical Skunk…
If It Looks Like an Evangelical Skunk… (Or Why You Can Leave Me Behind Too) by Michael Spencer I think Jan Crouch’s hair is the darnest thing since the Tower of Babel. I think Benny Hinn is sincere, but probably unstable. I think T.D. Jakes is preaching gnosticism. TBN in general convinces me television isContinue reading “If It Looks Like an Evangelical Skunk…”
Why I’m not a preacher, and why that’s a good thing
Why I’m not a Preacher, and why that’s a good thing We don’t need more preachers. We need better ones. by Bill MacKinnon If you, gentle reader, have gotten past the title and are actually reading this article, you may be wondering why anyone would write an article on why they are not something, ratherContinue reading “Why I’m not a preacher, and why that’s a good thing”
Universalism, Lynchburg Style
Universalism, Lynchburg Style A Falwellian Theologian’s valiant struggle to not fall over the cliff by Michael Spencer Christ died for the sins of everyone. Right? Seems simple enough. When I was journeying towards Calvinism, I’ll admit the biggest bump in the road came when I discovered what that “L” in the TULIP was all about.Continue reading “Universalism, Lynchburg Style”
Education and The Painful Failure of Circular Reasoning
Education and The Painful Failure of Circular Reasoning by Michael Spencer That feeling you have of going in an endless and meaningless circle? It’s the pain of circular logic. The fact is your mechanic IS the problem with your car. Whatever is keeping the thing from running, your mechanic is now invested in not seeingContinue reading “Education and The Painful Failure of Circular Reasoning”
Stalking the DVD Antichrist
Stalking The DVD Antichrist It’s the end of worship as we know it…and we feel fine. by Michael Spencer I spotted the Antichrist today. He looked back at me from an ad in a flyer from a major Christian retailer, which shall go unnamed, though I don’t know why I care about the name. IContinue reading “Stalking the DVD Antichrist”
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