Love the all caps "THINK" in this tweet, so similar to our president's writing style. A not-so-subtle message from Jeffress is that Democrats aren't welcome at First Baptist Church in Dallas or any "Bible-believing evangelical church" for that matter. I'm trying to hang onto some of my Christian beliefs, but religious leaders like Jeffress make it... Continue Reading →
No nuanced views allowed.
Nice of First Baptist Church in Dallas to post this video on its YouTube channel so I could easily find it. https://youtu.be/EDBA-G675yo How easy might it be for this evangelical leader make comments supportive of the policies he agrees with while taking an occasional critical stance against actions inconsistent with his Christian beliefs or national... Continue Reading →
Hollow words, Dr. Jeffress…and I don’t want to go on your cruise!
Hearing canned comments from political and religious leaders after mass shootings rings hollow. Especially tiresome are the generic statements with hints of religious phraseology such as “bind their wounds” and extolling “the power of prayer” (Gov. Abbott). Dr. Jeffress says, "We know that the Lord is close to the broken hearted." Jeffress is one of... Continue Reading →
Blurring the Lines
The Federal Advisory Committee Act, passed in 1972, says Congress and the public “should be kept informed with respect to the number, purpose, membership, activities, and cost of advisory committees.” I think President Trump's Evangelical Advisory Committee meetings, dinners, and as one participant described it, "unprecedented access," should be open to public scrutiny. Expenses related to this "unprecedented access"... Continue Reading →
Kindly Curmudgeon 