Christianity Today has stretched the limits of what can be considered Christian journalism for some time (for example, posting ERLC research fellow Karen Swallow Prior’s defense of Planned Parenthood against accusations of murder), earning for themselves the title Christianity Astray in polemics circles (a title that managing editor, Katelyn Berry, chuckled at when she read Pulpit & Pen … Read more
You might have heard of the blockbuster Marvel movie that is now in theaters, Deadpool. Unlike most Marvel movies based upon comic book characters, this film received an ‘R’ rating for its sexual content, on-screen nudity, and vulgarity. Should it surprise you that Christians with a culture-redemption complex are now finding “Christian themes” laced among … Read more
Scalia is in Heaven. Rubio is saved. At least, evangelical leaders have asserted both of those things and ostensibly for the same reason. Both men have held to conservative principles and have promoted Christian values. Both men have professed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. And yet, we (that is, Protestants) have consistently groaned in annoyance each time … Read more
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 This post is the sixteenth in a series that addresses a list of “40 harmful effects of … Read more
Pulpit & Pen has been covering evangelical darling, Beth Moore, for quite some time. While taking a lot of heat last year for claiming that God gave her a vision that Christians and Roman Catholics would be united, she has kept her head low and gone under the radar. Moore has been criticized for embracing … Read more
Back in the old days of Christendom, we had our local church. Megachurches were nearly unheard of, and when they did exist, it was in the vicinity of a large metropolis with a large population. We had the traveling crusades of Billy Graham and Co., and a few smaller traveling ministries that most people from … Read more
Seventh Day Adventist, Ben Carson, has launched his appeal to evangelical voters in Iowa through his Revive714 events. According to the website for Revive714, it is a “prayer worshiping experience aimed at sparking our passion for prayer,” quoting the oft-cited verse 2 Chronicles 7:14 for its biblical motivation. Keep in mind, this is (1) a campaign … Read more
“..do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 6:8-10 This post is theoiourteenth in a series that addresses a list of “40 harmful effects … Read more
Every so often I read an article from Christianity Today Astray, most often resulting in disappointment. Today was no exception thanks to Editor Mark Galli. The continuing saga of the hijab-wearing Wheaton College Professor suspended for the claim that Christians and Muslims worship the same God was the focus of Mr. Galli’s article. While well … Read more
***Editor’s Note, this story was broken by Pulpit & Pen, to see original, go here. And Pope Francis is absolutely right. Scripture proclaims there is no other Lord but God, I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I equip you, though you do not know me – … Read more
“I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people; I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the world.” 1 Corinthians 5:9-10 This post is the thirteenth in a … Read more
“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.” Jesus as recorded Matthew 10:37 This post is the twelfth in a series that addresses a list of “40 harmful effects of Christianity” that originated on … Read more
This post should not be confused with the Top Ten SBC Stories of 2015. That post covered the top ten stories, in my subjective opinion, that were conveniently overlooked by the Baptist Press and the amen corner of the blogosphere. This post recalls the top ten posts at Pulpit & Pen in 2015, by views. … Read more
Pulpiteers, This has been an unbelievable year for Pulpit & Pen. From all of us to all of you who have made this year a success in encouraging discerning Christians to take part in and understand polemics, thank you. On the eve of our dear Savior’s birth, let us put down our swords for several days … Read more
“In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Let us alone! What business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!’ But Jesus rebuked … Read more
