This is a picture of a woman celebrating her birthday in Iran in the early 1970’s, before the Islamic Revolution.

Pastors Reginald and Kelley Steele of Kingdom Church in Phoenix, Ariz. | YouTube/Kingdom Church see full article HERE

It’s Biblical Studies debate day on Youtube and the topic is Penal Substitution, the idea that Jesus saved you because he died for your sins. Ethan from Spartan Theology will be arguing against the Penal Substitution interpretation of Jesus’s death. Check it out!

Florida pastor accused of giving 15-year-old girl ‘spiked’ drink, sexually assaulting her at churchMonte Chitty, 62, is pastor at First Baptist Church in Marathon, Florida It’s always been a question as to why sexual abuse of children is so conspicuous in the church? Perhaps it has to do with the culture of sexual purity advocated … Deviancy and the Church

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July 8,1961-Feb 5, 2024 I just wanted to share the sad news that Country singer Toby Keith has died from cancer at the age of 62. It goes to show how precious life is. Just as bees, butterflies, roses, fungi, chickens, sparrows, and penguins don’t magically re-animate in a spiritual form after they die, neither … The Passing of Toby Keith

It is well known that the God of the bible wants a contrite heart, not sacrifice. We read, for instance, God says in Hosea: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6). Jesus reiterates this. He says: “Go and learn what this means:: ‘I desire mercy … Atonement: The Insight Of Edouard Tahmizian 

Last time I blogged about my second time interviewing Richard Carrier, and I’d like to reflect on that a little because a friend wanted to know what it was like. Carrier is a proponent of the Christ Myth Theory, the idea that Jesus was originally not thought to have existed on earth, but lived and … The Christ Myth Theory in Question (Part 4): My Second Richard Carrier Interview

Ed and I interviewed Carrier today. I think he did well on the question of the Nazareth Inscription, but not how missing body apotheosis tropes are problematic for his theory of a resurrected body that left behind the old body. This certainly fits with Paul saying Jesus was buried and raised. I thought he did … The Christ Myth Theory In Question (Part 3)