What some viewed as forced political homage at the altar of a foreign god (Russell Moore would probably fall here – but more on that to follow), others saw as an unparalleled opportunity, not only to brush up with the fame and bravado that is Donald Trump, but also a chance to publicly, wholeheartedly, … Read more
The First Baptist Church or Orlando (SBC), pastored by David Uth (who polemicists have recently criticized for having a cultist preach from his pulpit), hosted a church and LGBT unity event last night. Paying closer attention to the naming and claiming, strange-fire decreeing and declaring from Ronnie Floyd at the annual Southern Baptist Convention meeting, … Read more
At the #LoveOrlando Citywide ecumenical prayer-fest, hosted by Southern Baptist Megachurch, FBC Orlando pastored by David Uth, pastor of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, in Orlando Florida, Larry G. Mills, made a rather interesting comment regarding the LGBTQXYZ community in the area. Now, keep in mind, this is the same SBC Church that hosted a … Read more
With the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting mere days away – June 14-15 – and since more, shall we say, “conventional” leaning websites have generated their own “Ask The Nominee” queries, I thought perhaps a similar list would be useful from a more discerning source, such as Pulpit & Pen. Here are a few … Read more
Outside of Southern Baptist Seminaries, the editorial pages of The Washington Post & New York Times, and denominational political circles, Russell Moore isn’t that well-known. Moore is a the President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the denomination’s least useful entity and best kept open secret. Moore’s … Read more
There was a snake in the garden with a woman. No, not that snake, not that garden, and not that woman. But the curious similarity surely made me think. On a sunny, cool, spring Saturday afternoon, my bride was out planting posies (Tulips, perhaps?) in one of her flower beds. As has happened … Read more
The Rolex of Polemics Blogs is changing. Basically, I don’t have time write hardly ever. My struggle is that as I write a few, shorter blog posts it keeps me from focusing on longer, more substantive works like the few books I’ve been trying to finish up for nearly forever. And so, the “Pulpit & … Read more
Ed Stetzer, the Executive Director of Gospel Compromise and Ecumenical Outreach … no, wait, he’s the Executive Director of LifeWay Research. What was I thinking? Oh, I know, I was thinking about his behavior rather than his proclamation. Forgive me. It’s an easy enough mistake that anyone in the Southern Baptist Convention could make, really. … Read more
Abortion is by far the most heinous crime against humanity to ever exist. Over 58 million children in the United States have been slaughtered at the hands of bloodworkers since 1973, and nearly 1.5 billion worldwide. The level of human depravity amassed at a single murder facility, between the workers and the patients, is beyond incomprehensible, and … Read more
“Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. Romans 1:32 Perhaps you haven’t been paying attention, but if you will turn on the news or read your favorite news website, then flip open your Bible (you do read … Read more
…and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. (Matthew 14:11 ESV) The crime of John the Baptist was opposing King Herod on account of his adultery. Herod’s response, prompted by his mistress’ daughter, was to cut off John’s head. The first century Christian political … Read more
The Christian rapper, wait..wait! The rapper, who “happens to be Christian,” (whew, almost messed that one up) known as Lecrae, should now be addressed as Dr. Lecrae. Dr. Lecrae (not to be confused with Dr. Dre), who is known for his rap music that appeals to worldly-minded professing Christians, recently received his honorary doctorate from Canada … Read more
This isn’t about politics. In fact, I’m disgustingly tired and bored with politics. At this point, I really couldn’t care any less who wins the upcoming presidential election, because all the candidates are losers. However, it’s a major problem when a pastor who purports to hold to the orthodox view of the Christian faith continues … Read more
“Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive … Read more
**Editor’s Note – This post first appeared at the Berean Examiner’s blog at Pirate Christian’s site, and has been reposted here with permission. Pulpit & Pen would also like to add that Greg Laurie will be a featured speaker at the 2016 Southern Baptist Pastor’s Conference. We have covered the sliding trajectory the SBC has taken … Read more
