I should ignore this "religious leader's" words, but that's not good for my crap detector and runs the risk of knocking it out of calibration. An added benefit to looking at this "prayer" tweet is that she's got me reading the Book of Job, which I've long neglected. Seems like wishful and arrogant thinking to... Continue Reading →
Paula's "prayer" makes some serious assumptions. Here are my thoughts after reading. Words spoken against wrongs should NOT be turned back on the accuser. Accountability and oversight are NOT demonic setups. Calling mistakes “traps” set by others, Satan, or the Devil is an often-repeated script among religious and political cons. Adding “in the name of... Continue Reading →
Does Rudy Giuliana support the following logic senators are spouting? - I vote against an inquiry to look into any possible wrongdoing. - I think something wrong might have happened, but it wasn’t bad enough to punish. - How do I know this? I'm not sure. Are you following my logic? Prepare for more absurd... Continue Reading →
Early in his presidency, Donald Trump influenced my reading habits. More recently, the religious people he hangs with have influenced and increased my Bible reading. In the past I let things roll off without much thought when listening to religious leaders. Now, when I hear scripture used to make a point, it's an automatic red... Continue Reading →
Reading Paula White's words is like eating religious corn flakes. The fallacy of her prosperity gospel is the belief that we can generate faith that will influence spiritual forces in our favor. Just keep on declaring and claiming it yells the preacher! I guess it's easier than working toward justice and trying to do right.... Continue Reading →
“If so many believers spent just a portion of the time praying for him that they spend complaining about and criticizing the president, there would be a lot more prayers being lifted up and much more good would be accomplished.” -Joseph Parker radio host I'm trying to unpack Joseph Parker’s meaning here. He clearly says... Continue Reading →
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham has asked us to pray for President Trump again. I think that's a good idea. Graham said, “Pray for President Trump today, for God to give him wisdom, protection, and guide each and every step he takes." He then posted a t-shirt you can purchase on his website ($15.99=$3 shipping), modeled here by... Continue Reading →
Email from Donald Trump, Jr. addressed to me. In this message, Donald Trump Jr. states that I'm one of the President's "best supporters and strongest defenders." Several months ago, I responded to a survey up to the point where a donation was required. Since the form wouldn't take negative numbers or zero, I left... Continue Reading →
Baldwin continues, "...people have deluded themselves for so long that they really don’t think I am human …. And this means that they have become … moral monsters.” I was eight when James Baldwin spoke these words. Now, in 2019, I feel as if I've spent my life watching a slow death. The pulse of... Continue Reading →
