Dear subscribers I’m taking some time off from blogging so I can focus on other projects. When I resume later this summer, posts will come to you twice a month … not more. Hope you have a great summer. Thank you again for taking time to read my work … I … [Read more…]
I am dedicating this post to offering important information from The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA), a non-profit dedicated to providing help to former high-control group (cult) members, their families, academics, educators, and counselors. ICSA is hosting several conferences around the U.S. this year. Last month, I gave a presentation at their wonderful Florida … [Read more…]
Welcome to another Fundamentalist Friday. Yes, folks, we’re back to thinking about Protestant Fundamentalism and the scholars who have something helpful to say about it. While there are lots of kinds of fundamentalism (most religions have a branch that, among other things, demands a literal interpretation of and obedience to its doctrines … [Read more…]
Once upon a time, I selected three poems that struck me with their musicality. I typed the poems on the same page—each one being fairly short—and hung the page in plain sight. My intention: memorize each one. It’s been a long time since I did that, and I can’t say my recall … [Read more…]
Will the real Bible please stand up? Welcome to another post on Fundamentalist Friday. Trigger warning: if you hold the belief that the Bible is perfect—factually, historically, and scientifically true and is without contradictions—it is highly likely you’ll get uncomfortable reading this. I’m not here to argue, but simply to share with those who … [Read more…]