“For close to a decade, a few discerning Christians have been warning about The Shack,” says Gideon Knox. “Unlike other books that are equally as bad, this one even attracted the ire of more prominent men like [Albert] Mohler and [Tim] Challies. And yet, few listened.” Dr. Mohler charged that the book contains “undiluted heresy.” […]
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Fixer Upper Stars Under Fire for Attending Evangelical Church
According to a report by Todd Starnes, host of Fox News and Commentary, the “LGBTQ mob” has their sites set on HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gains. If if turns out that they share their pastor’s beliefs on homosexuality, powerful LGBTQ activists will go to great lengths to destroy the couple. Their pastor, Jimmy Seibert, holds […]
Extrabiblical Movements
Writing for Grace to You, Cameron Buettel and Jeremiah Johnson examine the pervasiveness of pragmatism in the visible Church. Because of the pragmatic approach to “doing church” we now have “seeker-sensitive gurus…devoted to developing the latest and greatest formula for selling the gospel. Every aspect of the church experience, from the style of music and […]
“Downton Abbey” and the Modern Age—What Are We Really Watching?
“There are countless lessons for American Christians to observe as we watch Downton Abbey” writes Albert Mohler. In this piece Dr. Mohler enlightens us on some of those lessons. Americans by the millions tuned in to watch the premier of Downton Abbey’s fourth season, eager to enjoy the continuation of the saga of the Earl and Countess […]
“Young Messiah” makes merchandise of men’s souls
You can’t have a Christiollywood blockbuster without the bling. While you won’t find Young Messiah Happy Meal toys in your fast food, the Jesus trading cards and games introduce a whole new kind of fandom. Successful movies require bling. Successful Christian genre films require endorsements and film-based preaching. From sermon guides and resources to small […]
Looking at HGTV’s Fixer Upper Joanna Gaines’ testimony: Christianity, or Prosperity Gospel?
Elizabeth Prata of The End Time is to be commended for tackling such a controversial topic as this one will surely be. Full disclosure: My husband and I are fans of Fixer Upper and regularly watch the show. So when I came across Elizabeth’s blog post, my first thought was, “Uh-oh.” Nevertheless, I felt I should […]
War Room: Buyer beware! Needs some discernment to watch
In his commentary, Glenn E. Chatfield touches on some of War Room’s theological problems and also discusses what he feels are the movie’s positive aspects. All in all what he has to say is fair and balanced. In my view, the Kendrick brothers certainly have good intentions in making “Christian” films. But what I find […]
Selling Stardom: A Christian path to Hollywood
Daniel Miller of the L.A. Times has written an interesting piece about seminars put on by so-called Christian actors. According to Miller, Christians pay a lot of money to go through the program to learn some of the show business basics. Attendees claim that their reason for wanting to be a part of a totally debased […]
Hillsong Church Rendition of “Silent Night” Features Roaring 20’s Flappers In Nightclub Setting
Over at Now the End Begins, blogger Geoffrey Grider fills us in on Hillsong Church’s Christmas extravaganza that includes nearly naked “drummer boys” and songs about Santa Claus and Rudolf. Grider lamented: “It’s just not a proper celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ without roaring 20’s flappers, rock bands, hoochie coochie dancers, laser light shows […]
Wisconsin Church Event: “Raising a Jedi: Spiritual Formation and the Force”
The church advertisement quotes John 1:5, with the tagline, “Faith & The Force: A Light Shines in the Darkness.” That verse is supposed to be about Jesus. But here we see a church using it to describe a mystical power from the Star Wars blockbuster franchise. But is this “Force” in the Star Wars films […]