
Electionpocalypse, Part I (Christianity)
As Election Day approaches, the most craven, partisan, dire (and dumb) religious appeals begin to surface.
Read MoreAs Election Day approaches, the most craven, partisan, dire (and dumb) religious appeals begin to surface.
Read MoreWith his signature combination of controversy-avoidance and biblical cherry-picking Joel Osteen promotes the good life.
Read MoreGiven that so many powerful Pentecostals and Charismatics, like Senator John Ensign and Sarah Palin, are embroiled in high-profile scandals, one might expect to hear more about the movements that unite them. Anthea Butler, a leading scholar on Pentecostalism and American religious history, traces the various movements and their theologies of wealth, healing, and dominion.
Read MoreInstead of looking to earthly things and earthly power to bless us, we are to be a blessing in the world. Instead of caring so much that we become overwhelmed by the wicked ways of the world, we are to live our lives as a blessing to others. It is up to us to create a secure world.
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