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2015-06-29T07:58:14-05:00

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Strange Church Names: An Opportunity to Participate

Last updated on: June 29, 2015 at 7:58 am By Roger E. Olson

A friend mentioned this church to me because he thought the name was unusual (to say the least): Cheers, the Church. It’s a Pentecostal church in British Columbia, Canada. I invite you to suggest church names here for the (mythical) award of “strangest church name.” The only restrictions are these: The existence of the church must be verifiable (but don’t post hyperlinks!), the church must not exist only on the web, the church must actually meet weekly, the church’s name... Read more

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2015-06-27T08:32:22-05:00

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And Now…What Conservative Churches Must Do

Last updated on: June 27, 2015 at 8:32 am By Roger E. Olson

Churches that believe marriage should only be between a man and a woman now must decide what to do–in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling. Will they simply go along with the government and recognize legislative and judicial rulings as valid for them or will they resist? And what would it say about them if they simply bow to the high court’s ruling and begin accepting gay unions as legitimate marriages? If not, will they begin to recognize the inconsistency... Read more

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2015-06-25T07:53:08-05:00

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Is the “New Apostolic Reformation Movement” a Cult?

Last updated on: June 25, 2015 at 7:53 am By Roger E. Olson

Is the “New Apostolic Reformation Movement” a Cult? Over the past several years I have received many e-mails asking for my opinion about something called the “New Apostolic Reformation Movement” (NARM). A few acquaintances have expressed profound concern about it—fearing that it might be an attempt by some conservative Christians to take over America for Christian fundamentalism. I have heard it briefly alluded to in some new broadcasts and commentaries—always as sinister if not downright pernicious. One name is usually... Read more

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2015-06-23T07:46:00-05:00

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“Reformed Arminianism?” Another Book about Arminian Theology

Last updated on: June 23, 2015 at 7:46 am By Roger E. Olson

“Reformed Arminianism?” Another Book about Arminian Theology Reviewed: J. Matthew Pinson’s Arminian and Baptist: Explorations in a Theological Tradition (Randall House, 2015) At the very end of his excellent book Arminian and Baptist Free Will Baptist theologian J. Matthew Pinson reviews by book Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities (InterVarsity Press) and, while praising it, criticizes me for glossing over what he considers very real and deep differences among evangelical Arminians. He supposes I did that due to a concern to... Read more

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2015-06-21T07:42:15-05:00

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The “Deeply Flawed Father” Meme (And Why We Need to Counter It)

Last updated on: June 21, 2015 at 7:42 am By Roger E. Olson

The “Deeply Flawed” Father Meme (And Why We Need to Counter It) Richard Dawkins introduced the term and concept of “meme” in his 1976 book The Selfish Gene. A “meme” is an idea, behavior or style that spreads from person to person within a culture. Anyone who pays close attention to popular culture can easily see certain memes there. They are not necessarily tied to any reality, but they create a perception of reality by repetition. One meme all too... Read more

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2015-06-19T08:25:17-05:00

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Who Decides Who’s A Christian?

Last updated on: June 19, 2015 at 8:25 am By Roger E. Olson

This is not a continuation of the Mormonism discussion just closed–at least not directly. It’s a “spin off” from that discussion which raised the question “Who decides who’s a Christian?” I have discussed that here before, but not recently enough (apparently). Let me set forth a few basic theses for consideration and discussion: 1) While everyone should have the freedom to call himself or herself (or his or her church) “Christian” it simply cannot be the case that every claim... Read more

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2015-06-18T08:24:58-05:00

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Repeat: The Mormonism Discussion Was Closed Yesterday (June 17)

Last updated on: June 18, 2015 at 8:24 am By Roger E. Olson

Please note that I closed the discussion of Mormonism yesterday. The response to my and Robert Millett’s essays were so voluminous and lengthy that I simply do not have time to moderate that discussion anymore. I think virtually everything that can be said was said by someone. If you are interested in the subject, read the books I recommended in my initial post about Mormonism and Christianity. If you attempt to comment here about Mormonism you will be wasting your time.... Read more

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2024-11-01T14:39:51-05:00

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Shallow Religious Fads and Fashions

Last updated on: November 1, 2024 at 2:39 pm By Roger E. Olson

Shallow Religious Fads and Fashions Looking back over my life among American evangelical Christians I am conscious of a pattern among us. We tend to form “tribes” identifiable by clothes, hair, mannerisms, even glasses. I count myself a fairly keen observer of this pattern and I alternate between laughing and crying over it. The other evening my wife and I were watching one of our favorite television programs called “House Hunters International” (on the HGTV channel). I like to watch... Read more

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2015-06-17T06:48:30-05:00

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Robert (Bob) Millett Gets the Final Word (for Now)…

Last updated on: June 17, 2015 at 6:48 am By Roger E. Olson

Below is a message I received from Bob Millett about my blog posts about Mormonism and Christianity. I will let him have the final word in this discussion (for now). Please do not post a comment in response to this or my recent posts about Mormonism. This blog needs to move on to other subjects. Consider the discussion closed (for now) with this response by Millett. Dear Roger: A few days ago one of my colleagues forwarded to... Read more

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2015-06-15T18:21:35-05:00

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What I Learned from the Responses to My Post about Mormonism

Last updated on: June 15, 2015 at 6:21 pm By Roger E. Olson

What I Learned from the Responses to my Post about Mormonism There were almost 200 responses to my blog post titled “Is Mormonism Christian?” I approved about half of them. Many were simply off topic, uncivil or too long for posting here. This blog is for civil, respectful, constructive dialogue, not preaching, flaming or advocacy. Many of the comments were by people claiming to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I usually gave them... Read more

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