Tag Archives: heresy

The Perils of Augustine

Posted on August 13, 2023 by me

Augustine, born 354 in what is now Algeria, was a theologian who could be called the father of the Western Church. At least I will call him that. For many in the west, he is held in high regard, in … Continue reading →

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A different gospel?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by me

From a local church’s website, under “Beliefs:” It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will … Continue reading →

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It’s fun to be in the ELCA

Posted on August 22, 2009 by me

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has taken yet one more step away from orthodoxy this week as they voted to endorse same-sex relationships that are “chaste, monogamous and lifelong,” whatever that means.  As Paul McCain has pointed out, they … Continue reading →

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My Episcopal quandary

Posted on July 14, 2009 by me

I find myself in the midst of a quandary.  I have, over the past several months, fallen in love with a church service.  Not a church, mind you, but the service.  As I’ve mentioned in the past, last December I … Continue reading →

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