Welcome to the first of two posts about “biblical research” done by Victor Paul Wierwille and how he derived it from other people without citing them as his sources. This is called plagiarism. This is serious. In my memoir, Undertow, readers find out how I discovered, while working in The … [Read more…]
How did the interview end? Escaping Fundamentalism Did you get a chance to read Part I of my interview with Professor Maria Moss from Leuphana University in Germany? If not, you can catch up when you click: Interview with Charlene – Part II Here’s a bit from the intro: “After last … [Read more…]
What did I say in my first published interview? Subscribers, you’re among the first to know. From Germany with Love Last summer, Professor Maria Moss at Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany, invited me to give a presentation about my cult experience to students and faculty in the American Studies Department. … [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…]
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…]