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.
Tag: freedom
A Father’s Anger
Last Father's Day I wrote of depression. This Father's Day I write of anger. It has taken awhile for me to realize the source of last year's depression was gaslighting -- my inner truth couldn't accept the truth I was being asked to believe. Pravda in action. I have been struggling with that gaslighting, freeing … Continue reading A Father’s Anger
In Defense of Freedom
This is a very interesting video, discussing the dangers to freedom, and the true exercise of freedom, in a place far removed from the borders of the United States. And yet, in a way, this land, and in example of freedom, owes much to what it learned from the American experience. We might consider it … Continue reading In Defense of Freedom
From “No king but King Jesus” to “King Government”
1 Samuel 8: 20: " That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles." Today's post comes from a reflection on the above reading, which I came across (again) during my daily Bible reading. The emphasis (italics) is mine, … Continue reading From “No king but King Jesus” to “King Government”
In Praise of Ambiguity
I found the below video by Penn & Teller to be very thought-provoking. Watch it and reflect. Where we want to be definite and certain about what we know, they present a compelling argument that it is the ambiguity through which we celebrate our freedom. Totalitarians are the ones who want things certain and specific. … Continue reading In Praise of Ambiguity
A disjointed reflection on freedom
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Being independence day, I decided to write something about freedom, and what it means, and how the general cultural view might miss some of … Continue reading A disjointed reflection on freedom
At The Rainbow 