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==enoch burke======
Irish evangelical leader says Enoch Burke case centers on 'behavior', not transgender rights
A senior Irish evangelical leader has said the prolonged imprisonment of teacher Enoch Burke is the result of his own conduct and defiance of court orders, not his beliefs about gender or transgender issues. Nick Park, executive director of the Evangelical Alliance in Ireland, told the Irish Independent that Burke’s “un-Christian,” “insulting” and “disruptive” behavior — rather than his views — lies at the center of the case, which has become one of Ireland’s most contentious legal and cultural flashpoints. “Enoch Burke was not suspended or fired for refusing to call a child by incorrect pronouns,” Park said. “He was suspended for his behaviour.”
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A senior Irish evangelical leader has said the prolonged imprisonment of teacher Enoch Burke is the result of his own conduct and defiance of court orders, not his beliefs about gender or transgender issues. Nick Park, executive director of the Evangelical Alliance in Ireland, told the Irish Independent that Burke’s “un-Christian,” “insulting” and “disruptive” behavior — rather than his views — lies at the center of the case, which has become one of Ireland’s most contentious legal and cultural flashpoints. “Enoch Burke was not suspended or fired for refusing to call a child by incorrect pronouns,” Park said. “He was suspended for his behaviour.”
(Christian Daily; 1.12.26) READMORE>>>>>
==dave burnett======
Jan 22, 2023: Fox News: Atheist group accuses Indiana sheriff's office of 'pushing Christianity' on inmates after hundreds baptized
On Dec. 29, the sheriff's office posted photos on its Facebook page of dozens of inmates being baptized.
"What a great way to celebrate Christmas and a New Year! DCDC Chaplain Dave Burnett along with REC members baptized nearly 40 men and women after a personal, public profession of Jesus Christ in their lives," the post said.
On Dec. 29, the sheriff's office posted photos on its Facebook page of dozens of inmates being baptized.
"What a great way to celebrate Christmas and a New Year! DCDC Chaplain Dave Burnett along with REC members baptized nearly 40 men and women after a personal, public profession of Jesus Christ in their lives," the post said.
==fergus burnett======
A Better Story: How three friends from North London are challenging Christian nationalism
A group of three Christian friends from North London are attempting to tackle notions of ‘Christian nationalism' through a grassroots movement. Better Story aims to spread a gospel-based counter to recent anti-migration riots, which saw crucifixes displayed alongside nationalist symbols. Tommy Sharpe, along with his wife Poppy Sharpe and friend Fergus Burnett, felt prompted to tell "a better story" after witnessing first-hand the clash between anti-immigration and anti-fascist ideologies. (Premier Christianity 11/13/25) READMORE>>>>
A group of three Christian friends from North London are attempting to tackle notions of ‘Christian nationalism' through a grassroots movement. Better Story aims to spread a gospel-based counter to recent anti-migration riots, which saw crucifixes displayed alongside nationalist symbols. Tommy Sharpe, along with his wife Poppy Sharpe and friend Fergus Burnett, felt prompted to tell "a better story" after witnessing first-hand the clash between anti-immigration and anti-fascist ideologies. (Premier Christianity 11/13/25) READMORE>>>>
==harvey burnettt======
Zorek Richards
January 22, 2025: The Way I See It:
A guy named Harvey Burnett says he was asked by people in his congregation: "Since these fires have devastated what has otherwise been known as strongholds of liberal thought and lifestyle of the rich, and many of who disdain God and Biblical morality, could these fires possibly be the judgement of God?"
He moved toward saying no, but having to qualify that his blog, The Dunamis Word, does not preach any "liberal talking points" but did answer rightly with: "We don't place God on the platform of a social vigilante. God is God. He is a savior and a true judge and he raises up one and sets down another at his bidding (Ps.75.:7) and in his due time for his own purpose. All them that have embraced evil, will be handled. The whole world is ultimately subject to his will. With that said, it amazes me to see how many, alleged Christians, can view destruction, loss and suffering of others who have views of morality that they oppose, as an opportunity to point towards and uphold their own self-righteousness, and further use the suffering of other individuals as an opportunity to contend that "God is speaking" and, I suppose, because the wealthy suffer, "God now means business" and we suddenly need to listen more intently."
He continues: "Yes, we will pay a price as a nation for over 63 million murders of babies through and by abortion. Yes, we will pay a price for the promotion of homosexuality and now the normalization of transsexuality which encourages the mutilation of children. Yes, I could name many sins, that America has embraced, actions, ways and moral positions that are against God and godliness, and totally unworthy of his blessings...However, with all of that said, God's WORD affirms:
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? ~ Ezek. 33:11".
When qualifying the fact that he doesn't preach liberal talking points, my immediate assumption was this was going to be a Christian Nationalist type response. But in the end he rightly wrote "When The REAL and FINAL Judgment of God comes, it will be inescapable." I can agree with that and set aside some immediate prejudices I have acquired along the way.
A guy named Harvey Burnett says he was asked by people in his congregation: "Since these fires have devastated what has otherwise been known as strongholds of liberal thought and lifestyle of the rich, and many of who disdain God and Biblical morality, could these fires possibly be the judgement of God?"
He moved toward saying no, but having to qualify that his blog, The Dunamis Word, does not preach any "liberal talking points" but did answer rightly with: "We don't place God on the platform of a social vigilante. God is God. He is a savior and a true judge and he raises up one and sets down another at his bidding (Ps.75.:7) and in his due time for his own purpose. All them that have embraced evil, will be handled. The whole world is ultimately subject to his will. With that said, it amazes me to see how many, alleged Christians, can view destruction, loss and suffering of others who have views of morality that they oppose, as an opportunity to point towards and uphold their own self-righteousness, and further use the suffering of other individuals as an opportunity to contend that "God is speaking" and, I suppose, because the wealthy suffer, "God now means business" and we suddenly need to listen more intently."
He continues: "Yes, we will pay a price as a nation for over 63 million murders of babies through and by abortion. Yes, we will pay a price for the promotion of homosexuality and now the normalization of transsexuality which encourages the mutilation of children. Yes, I could name many sins, that America has embraced, actions, ways and moral positions that are against God and godliness, and totally unworthy of his blessings...However, with all of that said, God's WORD affirms:
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? ~ Ezek. 33:11".
When qualifying the fact that he doesn't preach liberal talking points, my immediate assumption was this was going to be a Christian Nationalist type response. But in the end he rightly wrote "When The REAL and FINAL Judgment of God comes, it will be inescapable." I can agree with that and set aside some immediate prejudices I have acquired along the way.
==mark burns======
John Mark Burns (born September 21, 1979) is an American evangelical minister, televangelist and political candidate who is the pastor of the Harvest Praise & Worship Center in South Carolina. He was an early supporter of Donald Trump during the 2016 United States presidential election and by 2023 was a board member of Pastors for Trump. Burns unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives in South Carolina's 4th congressional district in 2018 and 2022. He is co-founder of the NOW Television Network
Faithful America inducts 12 more into its ‘false prophets’ hall of fame
This year’s inductees, listed in alphabetical order, are: Mark Burns, televangelist and regular speaker on the ReAwaken America Tour. Time Magazine called “Donald Trump’s Top Pastor” in 2016. He is currently a board member of Pastors for Trump. On the ReAwaken America Tour, he regularly declares “war on Satan and every race-baiting Democrat” and uses the Bible to threaten explicit political violence. He frequently tells crowds, “This is a God nation, this is a Jesus nation, and you will never take my God and my gun out of this nation.” . (Baptist News Global Staff/Baptist News Global 11/6/23)
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This year’s inductees, listed in alphabetical order, are: Mark Burns, televangelist and regular speaker on the ReAwaken America Tour. Time Magazine called “Donald Trump’s Top Pastor” in 2016. He is currently a board member of Pastors for Trump. On the ReAwaken America Tour, he regularly declares “war on Satan and every race-baiting Democrat” and uses the Bible to threaten explicit political violence. He frequently tells crowds, “This is a God nation, this is a Jesus nation, and you will never take my God and my gun out of this nation.” . (Baptist News Global Staff/Baptist News Global 11/6/23)
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Over 12K Sign Christian Petition Condemning 'False Prophet' Mike Johnson In response to Mike Johnson recently becoming the new House speaker, over 12,000 people have signed a Christian petition condemning the congressman as a "false prophet" among other Republican Party members. Faithful America, an online Christian group that supports social justice causes, released their second-annual "False Prophets Don't Speak for Me" campaign featuring a list of top Christian-nationalist leaders in both church and politics along with a petition on Tuesday. The list, which in addition to Johnson, identifies former President Donald Trump, pastor Mark Burns, self-proclaimed prophet affiliated with the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) Julie Green, Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, conservative activist and radio talk show host Charlie Kirk, pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, Texas' Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Archbishop Carlo Viganò, self-proclaimed prophet affiliated with NAR Lance Wallnau, and co-founder of Moms for Liberty and school board chair in Sarasota, Florida, Bridget Ziegler as "false prophets." (Natalie Venegas/Newsweek 11/4/23) Read More>>>>> |
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May 15, 2023:
Following are a few of the most bizarre things that was preached last night at the REAwaken Tour, which is essentially a Christian Nationalist Lovefest for Donald, the sexual predator, Trump. Michael Flynn's remarks (below) are dehumanizing and dangerous.
MAGA cultists gathered at The Trump National Doral resort last night for a "Pastors For Trump" event that kicked off with a prayer asking God to "intervene in the affairs of this nation" by giving Trump "divine wisdom" and "divine discernment."
Self proclaimed "Prophet" Amanda Grace, in one of the most bizarre messages, warned of technologically advanced “mermaids and water people” spreading perversion and told the crowd, “we are meant for hand to hand combat.”
Ex-American Idol contestant and Flat-Earther right-wing activist Jimmy Levy resurrected a conspiracy theory that was championed by QAnon. These people are drinking the blood of children," Levy proclaimed. "These (Hollywood) people are injecting a chemical called adrenochrome that they extract from children that are scared." (apparently because he was on American Idol he is an expert on all things Hollywood ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
Pastor Mark Burns cited the Bible to suggest that violence is needed to take power: "You got to get to the point where you realize that when they smack you in the face you smack them back two times harder," Burns said, quoting Matthew 5:38-40, which reads, "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." He then suggested violence as he noted that the "Bible says the violent take it... and we take it by force," in reference to Matthew 11:12, which reads, "And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.""We are here ready to take this nation back," said Burns during the event this week. "And I believe without a shadow of a doubt, the only man that God has anointed him...to be the next President of the United States of America and that is Donald Trump. That's why we got to declare war on this transgender agenda that tried to destroy our children's minds in the United States of America."
Michael Flynn weighed in, of course: "The other side is an ideology that they don't have faith. They don't believe in God. They have no soul. They have no consciousness......When we think about something, we go, you know, black and white right and wrong, good and evil. They don't see things like that. They don't see in those terms."
Baptist Pastor Brian Kaylor said that Flynn's comment is a "dangerous dehumanizing rhetoric," and that he's "painting this as a battle between God's people & soulless creatures."
If they can keep pushing the idea that anyone left of them is soul-less..........they are doing the same thing Hitler did in German with the Jews. Soul-less people are easier to kill. And they will do it to purify whatever race or creed they are claiming. Last night, after he cancelled his Iowa rally, Trump called Michael Flynn and told him he would "bring him back" in his next administration. The "Reawaken" tour came to the Trump National Doral Miami for a three-day conference.
Following are a few of the most bizarre things that was preached last night at the REAwaken Tour, which is essentially a Christian Nationalist Lovefest for Donald, the sexual predator, Trump. Michael Flynn's remarks (below) are dehumanizing and dangerous.
MAGA cultists gathered at The Trump National Doral resort last night for a "Pastors For Trump" event that kicked off with a prayer asking God to "intervene in the affairs of this nation" by giving Trump "divine wisdom" and "divine discernment."
Self proclaimed "Prophet" Amanda Grace, in one of the most bizarre messages, warned of technologically advanced “mermaids and water people” spreading perversion and told the crowd, “we are meant for hand to hand combat.”
Ex-American Idol contestant and Flat-Earther right-wing activist Jimmy Levy resurrected a conspiracy theory that was championed by QAnon. These people are drinking the blood of children," Levy proclaimed. "These (Hollywood) people are injecting a chemical called adrenochrome that they extract from children that are scared." (apparently because he was on American Idol he is an expert on all things Hollywood ¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
Pastor Mark Burns cited the Bible to suggest that violence is needed to take power: "You got to get to the point where you realize that when they smack you in the face you smack them back two times harder," Burns said, quoting Matthew 5:38-40, which reads, "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." He then suggested violence as he noted that the "Bible says the violent take it... and we take it by force," in reference to Matthew 11:12, which reads, "And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.""We are here ready to take this nation back," said Burns during the event this week. "And I believe without a shadow of a doubt, the only man that God has anointed him...to be the next President of the United States of America and that is Donald Trump. That's why we got to declare war on this transgender agenda that tried to destroy our children's minds in the United States of America."
Michael Flynn weighed in, of course: "The other side is an ideology that they don't have faith. They don't believe in God. They have no soul. They have no consciousness......When we think about something, we go, you know, black and white right and wrong, good and evil. They don't see things like that. They don't see in those terms."
Baptist Pastor Brian Kaylor said that Flynn's comment is a "dangerous dehumanizing rhetoric," and that he's "painting this as a battle between God's people & soulless creatures."
If they can keep pushing the idea that anyone left of them is soul-less..........they are doing the same thing Hitler did in German with the Jews. Soul-less people are easier to kill. And they will do it to purify whatever race or creed they are claiming. Last night, after he cancelled his Iowa rally, Trump called Michael Flynn and told him he would "bring him back" in his next administration. The "Reawaken" tour came to the Trump National Doral Miami for a three-day conference.
==aj bush======
AJ Bush, originally from Colorado and previously based in rural Wyoming, moved to the area after Bishop Karen Oliveto, who leads all seven districts in the faith’s Mountain Sky Conference, appointed her as the new pastor of First United Methodist Church and Centenary United Methodist Church. She replaces the Rev. Elizabeth McVicker, who is now the United Methodist Church’s Utah/Western Colorado District superintendent. Bush started her new position in July 2020, and she has been leading the estimated 25 members of Centenary United Methodist Church and around 50 members of downtown Salt Lake City’s First United Methodist Church simultaneously through weekly livestreamed services.
Feb 16, 2023: ABC4: A moral obligation’: Religious leaders call on Utah lawmakers to save Great Salt Lake
“Just like the Great Salt Lake is fed by many different streams, we are many different streams of faith, but we have come together around this one issue,” said Pastor AJ Bush, representing the First United Methodist Church.
“Just like the Great Salt Lake is fed by many different streams, we are many different streams of faith, but we have come together around this one issue,” said Pastor AJ Bush, representing the First United Methodist Church.
==brendan busse=====
Brendan P. Busse, S.J. was born and raised in southern California. His parents (Barbara and Jay) are recently retired after a long career as professors of Communication Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Barbara Busse also serves on the board of Dolores Mission School. He graduated from Damien High School in La Verne and went on to study English Literature at LMU. An active volunteer during college he regularly visited Central Juvenile Hall (where he first met the Jesuits), tutored at the SAGE after-school center in Watts, and worked with De Colores, a monthly service program in Tijuana, Mexico, all of which were defining experiences that would ultimately shape his vocation.
Empathy is the new Christian battleground
The other side: "In the Christian tradition, to have anybody argue that a spirit of empathy is somehow a vulnerability... is insane," Father Brendan Busse, pastor of Dolores Mission Catholic Church in Los Angeles, tells Axios. Busse said the suffering of Jesus on the Cross invokes empathy, as does the call to help "the least of these" in the Gospels. (Axios 12/1/25) READMORE>>>>
The other side: "In the Christian tradition, to have anybody argue that a spirit of empathy is somehow a vulnerability... is insane," Father Brendan Busse, pastor of Dolores Mission Catholic Church in Los Angeles, tells Axios. Busse said the suffering of Jesus on the Cross invokes empathy, as does the call to help "the least of these" in the Gospels. (Axios 12/1/25) READMORE>>>>
==anthea butler======
Anthea Deidre Butler (born 1960) is an African-American professor of religion and chair of the University of Pennsylvania Department of Religious Studies, where she is the Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought.
Calvinism may hold key to understanding America’s white evangelical movement
A review of Anthea Butler’s “White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America,” by Bianca Mabute-Louie, identifies evangelicalism as a nationalist political movement to support white, Christian hegemony. Racism is a feature, not a bug, of the movement. Butler, according to Mabute-Louie, said, “interpretation of Scriptures, theology, and belief informed evangelicals’ social and political actions, and justified the oppression of African Americans during and post-enslavement.” Many Americans have been puzzled by evangelicals’ devotion to President Donald Trump despite his lurid personal picadilloes, his seeming lack of religiosity and the cruelty of his recent attempt to deny millions, including children, of food benefits.
(Kansas Reflector 12/2/25) READMORE>>>>
A review of Anthea Butler’s “White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America,” by Bianca Mabute-Louie, identifies evangelicalism as a nationalist political movement to support white, Christian hegemony. Racism is a feature, not a bug, of the movement. Butler, according to Mabute-Louie, said, “interpretation of Scriptures, theology, and belief informed evangelicals’ social and political actions, and justified the oppression of African Americans during and post-enslavement.” Many Americans have been puzzled by evangelicals’ devotion to President Donald Trump despite his lurid personal picadilloes, his seeming lack of religiosity and the cruelty of his recent attempt to deny millions, including children, of food benefits.
(Kansas Reflector 12/2/25) READMORE>>>>
Anthea Butler
“I think that we need to talk about Catholicism and democracy together because it's a really important focus of this election cycle....I believe that Vice President Kamala Harris is the best person, along with Tim Walz, to put us in a place where democracy will stay in place, first of all, and secondarily that we as Catholics will be able to explore and express our faith in ways that are alongside the teachings of the Catholic Church. One of the things I think that we have always been accused of historically as Catholics is wanting to have the pope run the country,” she said, noting a popular anti-Catholic strain of thought in American politics. We have seen with Joe Biden that's not simply the case… He is faithful to his Catholic tradition. He has not tried to impose that, but what he has done is hold up democracy. And I believe that Vice President Kamala Harris will do the same thing.” -Anthea Butler; Catholics for Harris-Walz National Organizing Call 9/18/24
David A Hollinger
We now have a formidable body of scholarship that establishes the depth and extent of these features of the American evangelical tradition, confirming and expanding on Richard Hofstadter’s legendary analysis in his 1964 book, Anti-intellectualism in American Life. This new body of scholarship is the work of a remarkable generation of young historians who have yet to receive the credit they’re due, so I name some of them here: Darren Dochuk, Matthew Sutton, Anthea Butler, Timothy Gloege, Jesse Curtis, Lerone Martin, J. Russell Hawkins, Stephen Young, Daniel Hummel, Daniel Silliman, and—the only one in this cohort to gain wide media recognition--Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the justly famous and marvelously titled, Jesus and John Wayne. Sadly, while the majority of these scholars have written for Religion Dispatches, the conclusions of these bold and creative scholars have been largely ignored in the discussion of religion and politics found in the pages of The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other media of comparable reach and influence.
--David Hollinger; Religion Dispatches; The Critiques of Evangelical Writers Opposing Christian Nationalism Fail to Recognize Evangelicalism’s Troubling History 6/18/24
--David Hollinger; Religion Dispatches; The Critiques of Evangelical Writers Opposing Christian Nationalism Fail to Recognize Evangelicalism’s Troubling History 6/18/24
==jennifer butler======
Jennifer Butler, also known as Rev. Jen Butler, is a prominent figure in progressive Christianity, known for her advocacy, writing, and leadership at the intersection of faith and social justice. Founder of Faith in Public Life (FPL): She founded and led FPL from 2005 to 2023, an organization focused on amplifying progressive faith voices and building multi-racial, multi-faith coalitions for justice. Under her leadership, FPL was involved in advocating for the Affordable Care Act and opposing discriminatory religious freedom bills.
Author: Butler has written several books, including Born Again: The Christian Right Globalized (2006), which examines the rise of a transnational religious right movement based on her work representing the Presbyterian Church (USA) at the UN, and Who Stole My Bible: Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny (2020), which explores a biblical case for multiracial democracy.White House Council
on Faith and Neighborhood Partnerships: She chaired this council during the Obama administration. She spent ten years representing the Presbyterian Church (USA) at the United Nations, focusing on issues such as gender equality, the AIDS pandemic, children's rights, and peace in the Middle East. As a Peace Corps Volunteer
she served in a Mayan village in Belize. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary. In December 2023, she founded Faith in Democracy to provide strategies and training to counter religious nationalism and advance democracy and human rights. She served in this role for the Harris for President campaign in 2024. Butler is a speaker and consultant who works with nonprofits and government agencies to strengthen human rights and democracy.
Author: Butler has written several books, including Born Again: The Christian Right Globalized (2006), which examines the rise of a transnational religious right movement based on her work representing the Presbyterian Church (USA) at the UN, and Who Stole My Bible: Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny (2020), which explores a biblical case for multiracial democracy.White House Council
on Faith and Neighborhood Partnerships: She chaired this council during the Obama administration. She spent ten years representing the Presbyterian Church (USA) at the United Nations, focusing on issues such as gender equality, the AIDS pandemic, children's rights, and peace in the Middle East. As a Peace Corps Volunteer
she served in a Mayan village in Belize. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary. In December 2023, she founded Faith in Democracy to provide strategies and training to counter religious nationalism and advance democracy and human rights. She served in this role for the Harris for President campaign in 2024. Butler is a speaker and consultant who works with nonprofits and government agencies to strengthen human rights and democracy.
Keynoter: Bible is a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny
The Rev. Jennifer Butler did not mince words during her keynote address to the 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ, saying “these are terrifying times.” But she also delivered a message of hope, declaring that the Bible is a “handbook for resisting tyranny.” Butler, who founded the organization Faith in Public Life and is author of “Who Stole My Bible,” invited Synod delegates to go Into The Deep in a sacred journey through Scripture. (United Church of Christ 7/13/25) READMORE>>>>>
The Rev. Jennifer Butler did not mince words during her keynote address to the 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ, saying “these are terrifying times.” But she also delivered a message of hope, declaring that the Bible is a “handbook for resisting tyranny.” Butler, who founded the organization Faith in Public Life and is author of “Who Stole My Bible,” invited Synod delegates to go Into The Deep in a sacred journey through Scripture. (United Church of Christ 7/13/25) READMORE>>>>>
May 16, 2023:
National and state Christian leaders spoke out against the white supremacist ideology espoused during two recent Christian nationalist rallies in South Florida. Christians Against Christian Nationalism and Faithful America organized a livestreamed event as a counter perspective to the May 11 “Pastors for Trump” reception and the May 12 ReAwaken America Tour rally, both held at the Trump Doral resort in Miami. “We are here today as Christians who are horrified to see the faith we hold dear being used to spread lies, violence and authoritarian theocracy,” said Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Tyler was joined at All Angels Episcopal Church in Miami Springs by Nathan Empsall of Faithful America, Russell Meyer of the Florida Council of Churches, Jennifer Butler of Faith in Public Life Action, James Golden of Pastors for Florida Children and Charles Toy of The Christian Left. More at Baptist News Global
National and state Christian leaders spoke out against the white supremacist ideology espoused during two recent Christian nationalist rallies in South Florida. Christians Against Christian Nationalism and Faithful America organized a livestreamed event as a counter perspective to the May 11 “Pastors for Trump” reception and the May 12 ReAwaken America Tour rally, both held at the Trump Doral resort in Miami. “We are here today as Christians who are horrified to see the faith we hold dear being used to spread lies, violence and authoritarian theocracy,” said Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Tyler was joined at All Angels Episcopal Church in Miami Springs by Nathan Empsall of Faithful America, Russell Meyer of the Florida Council of Churches, Jennifer Butler of Faith in Public Life Action, James Golden of Pastors for Florida Children and Charles Toy of The Christian Left. More at Baptist News Global
==josh butler======
May 4, 2023: Baptist News Global: Author of controversial book on sex as ‘icon of salvation’ resigns his pastorate
Josh Butler, co-lead pastor at Redemption Church in Tempe, Ariz., is author of the much-debated new book Beautiful Union. After The Gospel Coalition published an excerpt of the book online March 1, the criticism was so rapid and so intense that the article was taken down less than 24 hours later.
Josh Butler, co-lead pastor at Redemption Church in Tempe, Ariz., is author of the much-debated new book Beautiful Union. After The Gospel Coalition published an excerpt of the book online March 1, the criticism was so rapid and so intense that the article was taken down less than 24 hours later.
March 4, 2023: Christian Post: The Gospel Coalition takes down 'Sex Won't Save You' article; Rick Warren calls for apology
The Gospel Coalition faced calls for an apology Friday over a now-deleted post on its website in which the author discusses salvation and the Church in the context of sexual intercourse that some critics say approaches erotic literature.
Authored by Arizona Pastor Josh Butler, the article published on Wednesday, originally titled "Sex Won’t Save You (But It Points to the One Who Will)," is an excerpt from Butler’s book, Beautiful Union released last month.
The Gospel Coalition faced calls for an apology Friday over a now-deleted post on its website in which the author discusses salvation and the Church in the context of sexual intercourse that some critics say approaches erotic literature.
Authored by Arizona Pastor Josh Butler, the article published on Wednesday, originally titled "Sex Won’t Save You (But It Points to the One Who Will)," is an excerpt from Butler’s book, Beautiful Union released last month.
==rosaria butterfield======
Rosaria Champagne Butterfield (born 1962) is an American writer, speaker, homemaker, and former tenured professor of English at Syracuse University. Butterfield, who earned her Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in English Literature, served in the English Department and Women's Studies Program at Syracuse University from 1992 to 2002. During her academic career, she published the book The Politics of Survivorship: Incest, Women's Literature, and Feminist Theory as well as many scholarly articles. Her academic interest was focused on feminist theory, queer theory and 19th century British literature. She was awarded tenure in 1999, the same year that she converted to Christianity. She married in 2001.
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==joseph byamukama======
Joseph Byamukama
There is a popular and perilous rumour around, inspired by the late Myles Munroe
and Benny Hinn. It suggests that the sovereign God requires man’s permission to do anything on earth. Munroe claimed that the only creature with authority on earth is mankind, ‘a spirit in a dirt body.’ Once, when hosted by Benny Hinn, Munroe insisted that because God is a spirit without a body, he cannot operate on earth without permission from humanity. ‘Any spirit without a body is illegal on planet earth’ he says, ‘even God Himself is illegal on earth.’ How then does God get the license to operate on earth? Munroe’s reply: ‘Through prayers’. -For Munroe, prayer is ‘man giving God permission or license to interfere in earth’s affairs.’ Indeed, he believes ‘God could do nothing on earth without a human giving Him access.’ --Joseph Byamukama; Gospel Coalition; Africa; 5.13.20
and Benny Hinn. It suggests that the sovereign God requires man’s permission to do anything on earth. Munroe claimed that the only creature with authority on earth is mankind, ‘a spirit in a dirt body.’ Once, when hosted by Benny Hinn, Munroe insisted that because God is a spirit without a body, he cannot operate on earth without permission from humanity. ‘Any spirit without a body is illegal on planet earth’ he says, ‘even God Himself is illegal on earth.’ How then does God get the license to operate on earth? Munroe’s reply: ‘Through prayers’. -For Munroe, prayer is ‘man giving God permission or license to interfere in earth’s affairs.’ Indeed, he believes ‘God could do nothing on earth without a human giving Him access.’ --Joseph Byamukama; Gospel Coalition; Africa; 5.13.20
==grant bynum======
Feb 24, 2023: CBN: Revival Spreads to Texas A&M, Indiana Wesleyan and LSU: 'It's Not Religion. It's Just Meeting JESUS'
Spontaneous worship, repentance, and prayers continue at Texas A&M.
"2nd night! Jesus is JUST GETTING STARTED," Grant Bynum wrote. "This is REAL. Worship, repentance, prayers, no leaders. Physical healing. Baptism. Crowds bigger than last night. It's not religion. It's just meeting JESUS. Jesus! Had to leave a 1 am, but it was still going on! GO TO: Aggie Park 8:30 every night!"
Spontaneous worship, repentance, and prayers continue at Texas A&M.
"2nd night! Jesus is JUST GETTING STARTED," Grant Bynum wrote. "This is REAL. Worship, repentance, prayers, no leaders. Physical healing. Baptism. Crowds bigger than last night. It's not religion. It's just meeting JESUS. Jesus! Had to leave a 1 am, but it was still going on! GO TO: Aggie Park 8:30 every night!"
==JUANITA BYNUM======
Juanita Bynum (born in Chicago in January 16, 1959) is an American gospel singer, author, and pastor. In 2007, she released an album titled Piece of My Passion, and The New York Times described her as "the most prominent black female television evangelist in the country". She is the author of The Threshing Floor.
April 19, 2013: Gospel performer and televangelist Juanita Bynum spent the night in the Lew Sterrett Justice Center after authorities arrested her on a warrant for her failure to appear in a Dallas civil proceeding against her, according to public records.
==keith w byrd Sr======
'Keep off our property' | DC area Christian leaders ask ICE to stop parking in church lots
Here are the 19 clergy that signed onto Saturday's letter:
- Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler; Plymouth United Church of Christ; senior advisor Fellowship of Reconciliation Pastor Christopher Zacharias; John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Rev. Rubin Tendai; United Church of Christ , Rev. Patricia Fears; Fellowship Baptist Church , Rev. Jamall Calloway; Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ , Rev. Lewis T. Tait; The Village, Rev. William H. Lamar IV; Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Marcus Leathers; Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Wanda Thompson; The Ambassador Baptist Church, Rev. Keith W. Byrd Sr.; Zion Baptist Church, Rev. George C. Gilbert Jr.; Baptist Convention of DC and Vicinity, Rev. Daryl Washington; DM Washington Ministries, Rev. Kenneth King; New Hope Baptist United Church of Christ, Rev. Kendrick Curry; Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Cross, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Rev. Howard Finley; at-large, Bill Mefford; The Festival Center, Rev., Abhi Janamanchi; Cedar Lane Unitarian-Universalist Church (Bethesda, Md.), Rev. Darrryl LC Moch; United Church of Christ of Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Va.)
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Here are the 19 clergy that signed onto Saturday's letter:
- Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler; Plymouth United Church of Christ; senior advisor Fellowship of Reconciliation Pastor Christopher Zacharias; John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Rev. Rubin Tendai; United Church of Christ , Rev. Patricia Fears; Fellowship Baptist Church , Rev. Jamall Calloway; Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ , Rev. Lewis T. Tait; The Village, Rev. William H. Lamar IV; Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Marcus Leathers; Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Wanda Thompson; The Ambassador Baptist Church, Rev. Keith W. Byrd Sr.; Zion Baptist Church, Rev. George C. Gilbert Jr.; Baptist Convention of DC and Vicinity, Rev. Daryl Washington; DM Washington Ministries, Rev. Kenneth King; New Hope Baptist United Church of Christ, Rev. Kendrick Curry; Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Cross, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Rev. Howard Finley; at-large, Bill Mefford; The Festival Center, Rev., Abhi Janamanchi; Cedar Lane Unitarian-Universalist Church (Bethesda, Md.), Rev. Darrryl LC Moch; United Church of Christ of Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Va.)
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