Author: Sir Rhodri

Creational and relational type Renaissance man (writer, singer, thinker) holding to C.S Lewis's credo that if you follow truth originality takes care of itself, (anyway, originality is so yesterday, anyway.) That I have my wonderful wife Jasini is proof enough for me that life isn't fair. If it was fair I wouldn't have her, and instead she is my most faithful example that I am blessed beyond measure. My two adult children are the same unmerited blessing to me. We should all be thankful life is not fair but blessed.

Telemarketer ID not good one for a Church

I was trying to reach the new pastor of a neighboring Methodist Church, and called the church number. The voicemail, which seemed to be recorded in 2021 (masking instructions, etc.), confirmed the office hours I found on the church web page. I called several times during office hours the next week, and only got the … Continue reading Telemarketer ID not good one for a Church →

Monogamy and the Trinity

This post doesn't fit into the neat, well-ordered framework and subject order I was considering for my series on "Libertarian Theology", but Libertarian Theology seems to be the logical category for it. I was talking to a friend when he detoured the topic to the subject of sexual mores and monogamy. He asserted that very … Continue reading Monogamy and the Trinity →

Stop praying for them, stop speaking for them

(today continues yesterday's first person narrative.) These do-gooder reconciling churches continue their damage by praying for you. My wife and I are disgusted by the number of people who almost sneak up to us clandestinely to let us know they are praying for us. We never asked them to pray for us, and they have … Continue reading Stop praying for them, stop speaking for them →

The ReconcilingEnslaving Ministries: A First Person Perspective

(The following is told in the first person, as it was told to me by the one who actually experienced it.) The first thing you need to understand, is that the Reconciling Ministries idea is that being part of the LGBTIQA+ community should not separate you from the community of faith; you should be able … Continue reading The ReconcilingEnslaving Ministries: A First Person Perspective →

Stand Firm in your Freedom — Reconciling Ministries enslave.

There is a seamy side to the apparent openness of some United Methodist Churches, those who are part of their so-called "Reconciling Ministries Network" that I have unfortunately experienced, and intend to detail in this post and one or two more following posts. In this post I will mention some of the philosophical contradictions and … Continue reading Stand Firm in your Freedom — Reconciling Ministries enslave. →

Leaving the Garden or Despair is My Constant Companion

I am not enjoying the lesson I learned yesterday, the one I reported in my previous post. The me I have become is not one I had ever hoped to become, and I am dealing with the mental and emotional repercussions of the change. Right about now I am contemplating what sort of formulaic spiritual … Continue reading Leaving the Garden or Despair is My Constant Companion →