Category: Op-Ed

The Absurd-ioch Declaration?

I’m afraid it’s true. There exists a particular people group whose members covertly seek to manipulate those around them in a quest for the group’s power and influence over others. They push this conspiracy right under the noses of everyone else, maintaining plausible deniability of their most offensive beliefs. Some

Rubbing Salt in the Wounds

While “rubbing salt in the wound” often refers to needlessly adding pain, the origins of the phrase come from rubbing salt into a wound to prevent infection. It hurts, but it protects. Such is my desire with what follows. The aftermath of Steve Lawson’s fall is proving an excellent opportunity

New Rule: Evangelicals Who Opposed Trump Don’t Get to Counsel Him

Woke evangelicals, who have opposed Donald Trump every step of the journey, are busying trying to offer advice to the new regime. Don’t let them. Beginning in 2013, with the coronation of Russell Moore at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the Evangelical Intelligentsia presented itself as the helpful companions

The Innocence of JD Hall

You read that right. Consider this article and related publishing from Protestia a public and sincere apology to JD Hall and his family for what they have endured under the auspices of church discipline. I hope public vindication can help them reach some measure of peace and closure from this

Spending God’s Money: Johnny Hunt Lawsuit is Just a Chicken Coming Home to Roost

If you’re reporting on (or learning about) Johnny Hunt’s lawsuit against the SBC Executive Board, you need to do your research and understand this corruption goes back much further than you might think. It might seem offensive that megachurch millionaire ex-pastor Johnny Hunt went through a secret ‘restoration’ process that

Podcast: Permanently Disqualified

On this episode of the Bully Pew Podcast, David discusses the extrabiblical standards used to mark a pastor as “permanently disqualified” and some of the problems with contemporary church culture that lead to pastors burning out or falling into sin. Subscribe to the Bully Pew Podcast on all major podcast

Op-Ed: What Does the Bible Say About Settler Colonialism in Springfield, Ohio?

“Foreigners who live in your land will gain more and more power, while you gradually lose yours.”– An imprecation to Israel, a punishment for their sin (Deuteronomy 28:43A) In Deuteronomy 28, God promised his covenant people blessings if they would obey him. These blessings would include blessing both urban and