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The state of our nation, fraught with moral decay, political anarchy, and social unrest, is a painful reminder that ideas have consequences. Far from being an overnight phenomenon, this quagmire has been years in the making, fertilized by the seeds of godless...
Tony Evans, a prominent Evangelical pastor with close ties to the Southern Baptist Convention, has been on a roll lately with aberrant theology and false teachings. Evans, who has now partnered with former Southern Baptist Convention president, Ed Litton, to push a...
It’s bad enough that Judaism is a false religion, a religion that denies Christ. John says in 1 John 2:22 that this is the antichrist. But what about an orthodox Jewish Rabbi who tells Christians that they shouldn’t just be worshiping one Jew—Jesus. But that they...
Okay, so this one isn't actually in the Bible. But since a disturbing number of professing believers think it is, we'll cover it anyway. The well-worn mantra, "Let go and let God"—a phrase often parroted in church Sunday School classes, book clubs, and social media...
Today, as we observe Columbus Day, we find an excellent moment to ponder on God's divine providence. Often overlooked in the midst of barbecues and discounted sales, the monumental voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 was no accident. From a biblical perspective,...
In Mark 9:42, Jesus Christ Himself delivers a sobering and forceful warning that should echo in the ears of anyone daring to distort the truths of Scripture: "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great...
In the land of make-believe—otherwise known as Columbus, Ohio—a man by the name of Tim Ahrens plays dress-up as a pastor. The setting? The First Congregational Church, a stage in the theatrical United Church of Christ, a denomination better known for its creative...
Welcome to a discussion that dives deep behind the fog machines, laser light spectacles, and thunderous sound systems, addressing not just one, but multiple elephants in the room. First, the theological disarray among a plethora of megachurch worship pastors—those...
Welcome to Part II of our series, "Untwisting the Bible," where we yank twisted Scriptures back into their rightful context. In today's spiritual battlefield of "gotcha" theology, few verses are weaponized as much as Matthew 7:1 and 7:5: "Judge not, that you be not...
Former SBC president, JD Greear, has been under fire on social media in recent days after a video surfaced of him advocating for his church's diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) program. But what exactly is the result of that program? Apparently, this.You may remember...
We've witnessed in recent years a surge of hyper-emotional events masquerading as expressions of genuine Christian faith. These gatherings, such as the Passion Conference, Hillsong concerts, and other events connected to the charismatic, word of faith, and prosperity...
In a world where celebrities often garner attention for superficial antics, Kat Von D has recently taken a more profound route. The renowned tattoo artist, known for her gothic style and past associations with the occult, has been on a spiritual journey of her own....
Have you ever slummed through a sermon by a preacher like Steven Furtick or Andy Stanley? Have you ever really just sat and listened to them preach. It's easy to be drawn in to the charismatic mood changing, emotionally-driven style of speech or worship. They quote...
Former Southern Baptist Convention president, JD Greear, once said that churches should be the safest places for homosexuals to come out of the closet. In that same sermon, he said that Christians should stand up against discrimination in the "LGBTQ community," and...
Preston Sprinkle, one of the original advisory board members of Revoice, the “gay Christian” movement within Evangelical churches, has been instrumental in shifting the church’s doctrinal stance on homosexuality and other aberrant sexualities. It is through...
Welcome to Part I of our brand-new series, "Untwisting the Bible." Today, we're examining a text so frequently misused that it's virtually become a spiritual cliché: Jeremiah 29:11. It's recited by valedictorians at graduation ceremonies, inscribed in ornate fonts on...
The recent revelations about Andy Stanley's gay-affirming theology come as no surprise to those who have watched the North Point pastor's descent into heresy over the past decade. While not surprising, they do confirm unequivocally Stanley's position and intent to...
Andy Stanley and his associated churches have all been under fire in recent months after a series of exposes outing North Point as not simply tolerant, but completely embracing of homosexuality. The Dissenter has published numerous articles demonstrating Stanley's...
Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate and a long-serving Democrat from California, has passed away at the age of 90, joining former U.S. Congressman, Elijah Cummings in an eternally rat-infested neighborhood. Her death marks the end of a political...
It's increasingly evident that we are living in times where apostasy is not just knocking at the door of the Church but has made its way to the pulpit. Patrick Cheng, a visiting Anglican Studies professor at Union Theological Seminary, is offering a course on Queer...
"The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked: his wrath towards you burns like fire; he looks upon you as worthy of nothing else, but to be cast into the fire."...
For years, I've vociferously criticized the megachurch movement for its lack of concern for the gospel while morphing into venues more akin to circuses and entertainment hubs than houses of God. In fact, most of these megachurches are an appalling departure from the...
A disturbing video has emerged showing a biological male student, dressed as a female, viciously attacking an actual girl. This alarming incident demands an urgent response from Christian parents: what would you do if this was your daughter? This is not an isolated...
Cory Asbury, a Bethel-affiliated "worship" artist, recently took to Instagram to make claims that leave one questioning not just his theology but his grip on reality. According to Asbury, hitting the milestone of 500 thousand followers on Instagram was not just a...
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Have you ever witnessed a worship service at Bethel Church? The air is electric, the music booms, the chords resonate with your soul. It's a sensory experience that can cause you to feel like you've reached the height of existence. It would be easy to be swept up in...
Genesis 5: 1-This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; 2-Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam [man or mankind], in the day when they were created. (Matt....
Romans 3:10 states, "As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one.'" To understand this verse, we must first consider the broader context of the book of Romans as a whole. Written by the Apostle Paul, the New Testament book of Romans is widely regarded...
The spread of Christianity worldwide has brought forth a pressing issue - how to engage with the surrounding culture. In recent times, numerous churches have attempted to boost their relevance in society and attract new members by becoming more culturally relevant....
In the seventeenth century, England was undergoing a religious upheaval, marked by the rise of the Puritan movement and the efforts of the Anglican Church to maintain its control over religious life in the country. The conflict between these two forces eventually led...
Over the last year, we've watched the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), led by men like Brent Leatherwood of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission(ERLC) and SBC president, Bart Barber, devolved into a functional political activist group lobbying the government...
We've written previously on the highly popular Bible Project which is operated by Tim Mackie. Despite the increasing popularity in his YouTube short clips explaining passages and books of the Bible, Mackie takes a theologically liberal approach to Scripture and much...
Iveth Luna is a singer/songwriter from Mesquite, Texas, who grew up in a family involved in ministry. She began singing in church at the age of 16 and claims she later had a "spiritual encounter" that confirmed her calling to music. She writes pop-style music that...
"There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies,...
Brandan Robertson has been in the headlines quite a bit in the last year or so as he is an openly gay, self-described “pastor” who opposed traditional, biblical theology while installing himself as a biblical scholar and theologian. Robertson is an advocate...
It's becoming increasingly easy to separate the sheep from the goats as we watch the religious, cultural, and political climate become increasingly divisive. David French, a religious leftist who devotes his life to standing against conservative Christianity in the...
In 2020, Michael Horton, a prominent theologian in Reformed-Evangelical circles and host of the podcast "White Horse Inn," denounced support for Donald Trump as "The Cult of Christian Trumpism" in an article for The Gospel Coalition. Horton's Systematic Theology on...
As Christians living in a world that is hostile to God, we face a barrage of challenges to our faith every day. These attacks come in the form of anti-Creation propaganda, such as evolution and theories about the origins of the universe, as well as an all-out assault...
If there has been a more blatant example of Matthew 19:24 being played out in modern times than the Furtick family, I’ve not seen it. Jesus’s words were clear, “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of...
We've been arguing that the soft-peddling Southern Baptist establishment is compromised on the issue of abortion. As a matter of fact, it has become the official position of the establishment class of the Southern Baptist Convention that no matter what the...
It is with an extremely heavy heart that I must announce that Dr. Don Boys, a good friend and an occasional contributor to this publication has passed away at 88. I always enjoyed his provocative, pointed, and controversial writing even when I didn’t fully agree with...
Andy Stanley has been in our headlines quite a bit in recent weeks as we have exposed on a massive scale the pro-homosexual sentiment with his network of churches. Stanley, the pastor of North Point Ministries, preached a sermon a while back explaining how homosexuals...
Preston Sprinkle is the founder of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, & Gender, a ministry dedicated to advocating and promoting "Side B" "gay Christianity." Similar to Revoice, of which he is also an original advisory board member, Sprinkles' ministry promotes the...
Preston Sprinkle is the founder of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, & Gender, a ministry dedicated to advocating and promoting "Side B" "gay Christianity." Similar to Revoice, of which he is also an original advisory board member, Sprinkles' ministry promotes the...
You've probably heard of the recently released Jesus Revolution movie that's based on Greg Laurie's book by the same name. The movie is being promoted by several high-profile Evangelicals including former Southern Baptist president, James Merritt and former U.S. Vice...
Former President, Jimmy Carter, 98, recently went into hospice care as he opted to no longer receive any medical care as the aging president inches closer to his last day. "After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to...
"When it walks like a duck..." Well, you know the rest. You're probably aware of the He Gets Us Jesus propaganda campaign that has been pushed heavily by Ed Stetzer and other moderate-left Evangelicals. He Gets Us is essentially a public relations campaign for Jesus...
You're probably aware by now of the kerfuffle surrounding Saddleback Church, formerly led by Rick Warren and now led by Andy Wood, and its subsequent removal from the Southern Baptist Convention for ordaining women to the pastorate. The decision to disfellowship the...
As we look around the world today, particularly around the Evangelical landscape, it is clear that we are living in a time of increasing confusion and spiritual deception. Mass deception and delusion is on the rise as people are being led astray by false teachings,...
9Marks, better known as 9Marx, is an Evangelical Marxist organization founded by Southern Baptist pastor, Mark Dever and its sole purpose is to convert Evangelicals into social justice activists and, primarily, Democrat voters. 9Marks is responsible for advancing the...
One of my favorite follows on Twitter is Woke Preacher Clips (WPC). I'm the kind of person who is *mildly* entertained by the mass amounts of stupidity plaguing our world, but at the same time, I grieve over it in the hopes that God will open the eyes of some of these...
In a recent conversation with The Gospel Coalition (TGC) in it’s “Good Faith Debates” series, TGC Contributor, Andrew Wilson argued his views on self-defense, gun control, and biblical mandates regarding turning the other cheek. His argument can be generously...
An alarming trend of arrests of Christians preaching the gospel in public spaces—a completely legal and constitutionally protected activity—is beginning to break of real and actual persecution in the United States. Just two weeks ago, we reported that a young teen was...
In Part VII of our series on the Snares of the Modern Church, we delved into the pitfalls of "Cultural Relevance," where the church, in its quest to be relatable, risks compromising core beliefs. Now, in Part VIII, we navigate the treacherous waters of "Cultural...
Eric Metaxas used to be someone who, while not completely devoted to sound doctrine, his version of “mere Christianity” at least fell somewhere between the bounds of orthodoxy–even if grazing the very edge of it. In recent years, however, that can no longer be the...
"Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, but have seen for you oracles that are false and misleading." - Lamentations 2:14 As I read this verse again recently, I was struck...
Earlier this morning, The Dissenter broke the news that Southern Baptist Convention president would be participating in a talk with a pro-LGBTQ, pro-abortion activist named Anthea Butler to bash other brothers and sisters in Christ who identify in some way as...
I woke up this morning, and to my complete shock and dismay, I saw that Southern Baptist Convention president, Bart Barber, is slated to join a secular publication that's hosting hundreds of speakers, 90+ percent of which are progressives, to speak on this issue of...
Presuppositional apologetics is an approach within Christian apologetics that asserts that one's foundational beliefs, or presuppositions, form the basis for all reasoning. In essence, it contends that everyone comes to the table with a set of presupposed beliefs or...
It seriously seems like everywhere you see a congregation of false prophets, there you will find Ed Stetzer wrapped up right in the middle of it. That should tell you something about Stetzer.Ed Stetzer is a former LifeWay executive who, during his reign, experienced a...
Anyone who argues that drag shows are "just entertainment" and not sexualized is by definition what God calls those who "justify the wicked" in Proverbs 17:15. The drag cult is a sex cult. The cult of Dionysus was a Greek mystery religion centered around the worship...
Stanley has always been a controversial figure, but it wasn't until the last two years that he has been in the headlines quite a bit over the last year or so over his capitulation to the LGBTQ movement and his acceptance of it. Stanley's theology is aberrant and he...
It should go without saying that The Gospel Coalition (TGC) has absolutely nothing to do with the gospel or any other biblical teaching or exhortation. The Gospel Coalition is nothing more than an outlet for the carnal consumption of worldly influence into the Church...
There is something to said about the degradation of our modern culture. I've always argued that wokeness and effeminacy go hand-in-hand. And not that I want to be, but that argument continues to be proven right, especially in the Church. Once you give up objective...
Blasphemy alert! There is but one God, and one mediator between God and man. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. There is only one Jesus. There are not multiple Jesuses, and there is no "vicar" of Jesus on earth.Yet, the pope...
by Tom Hill You’ve seen them. They appear everywhere promoting the latest health solution, money-making plan, or the “newest scoop” on popular people, complete with anonymous sources. These flim flam artists fool multitudes of gullible folks every day. Which one just...
Bishop T.D. Jakes, a prominent televangelist, recently faced allegations of attending sex parties hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs. These allegations, which also included claims about Jakes' personal conduct at these parties, have been strongly denied by Jakes and his...
The Netflix series "CoComelon Lane," a popular show aimed at toddlers, has recently raised eyebrows for an episode featuring a young boy dressed in a tutu and tiara dancing for his two homosexual "dads." In this particular episode, the boy, Nico, is seen trying to...
Charles Spurgeon, known as the Prince of Preachers, once predicted a time when the church would move from shepherds feeding sheep to clowns entertaining goats. Observing our times, it seems we've not just fulfilled this prediction, but surpassed it—now, it's as if...
In a recent and deeply troubling development within the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican's decision to permit priests to bless same-sex unions has manifested in a tangible, yet profoundly misguided, gesture. This move, a dramatic departure from traditional Christian...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan was recently baptized at the Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida, an event he described as "the greatest day of my life." His wife, Sky Daily Hogan, also participated in the baptism. Hogan, known for his extensive and storied wrestling...
Bishop T.D. Jakes, the prominent founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas, has been thrust into a whirlwind of controversy following a TikTok video posted by user MYEi$HiA. The video alleges Jakes' involvement in scandalous activities including watching strippers and...
Dallas, NC —Jordan Shortridge, 28, has been arrested and charged with the embezzlement of more than $470,000 from the Dallas Church of God in Gaston County, NC. This incident has come to light after a detailed investigation by the Dallas, NC Police Department, which...
Stanley has always been a controversial figure, but it wasn't until the last two years that he has been in the headlines quite a bit over the last year or so over his capitulation to the LGBTQ movement and his acceptance of it. Stanley's theology is aberrant and he...
It should go without saying that The Gospel Coalition (TGC) has absolutely nothing to do with the gospel or any other biblical teaching or exhortation. The Gospel Coalition is nothing more than an outlet for the carnal consumption of worldly influence into the Church...
There is something to said about the degradation of our modern culture. I've always argued that wokeness and effeminacy go hand-in-hand. And not that I want to be, but that argument continues to be proven right, especially in the Church. Once you give up objective...
Blasphemy alert! There is but one God, and one mediator between God and man. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. There is only one Jesus. There are not multiple Jesuses, and there is no "vicar" of Jesus on earth.Yet, the pope...
by Tom Hill You’ve seen them. They appear everywhere promoting the latest health solution, money-making plan, or the “newest scoop” on popular people, complete with anonymous sources. These flim flam artists fool multitudes of gullible folks every day. Which one just...
Bishop T.D. Jakes, a prominent televangelist, recently faced allegations of attending sex parties hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs. These allegations, which also included claims about Jakes' personal conduct at these parties, have been strongly denied by Jakes and his...
The Netflix series "CoComelon Lane," a popular show aimed at toddlers, has recently raised eyebrows for an episode featuring a young boy dressed in a tutu and tiara dancing for his two homosexual "dads." In this particular episode, the boy, Nico, is seen trying to...
Charles Spurgeon, known as the Prince of Preachers, once predicted a time when the church would move from shepherds feeding sheep to clowns entertaining goats. Observing our times, it seems we've not just fulfilled this prediction, but surpassed it—now, it's as if...
In a recent and deeply troubling development within the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican's decision to permit priests to bless same-sex unions has manifested in a tangible, yet profoundly misguided, gesture. This move, a dramatic departure from traditional Christian...
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan was recently baptized at the Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida, an event he described as "the greatest day of my life." His wife, Sky Daily Hogan, also participated in the baptism. Hogan, known for his extensive and storied wrestling...
Bishop T.D. Jakes, the prominent founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas, has been thrust into a whirlwind of controversy following a TikTok video posted by user MYEi$HiA. The video alleges Jakes' involvement in scandalous activities including watching strippers and...
Dallas, NC —Jordan Shortridge, 28, has been arrested and charged with the embezzlement of more than $470,000 from the Dallas Church of God in Gaston County, NC. This incident has come to light after a detailed investigation by the Dallas, NC Police Department, which...
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Criticism of the doctrine of cessationism is hardly a novel phenomenon coming from the charismatic wing of professing Christendom. Yet in recent years, a concerning shift has become increasingly evident. Hostility towards this doctrine has intensified, crossing the...
A controversial new law passed in Northern Ireland threatens to restrict the religious freedom of Christians who pray or offer help to women outside abortion clinics. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act, which takes effect this Friday, creates "safe access...
Self-proclaimed "prophet" and "seer", Micah Turnbo—who is straight out of the heretical IHOPKC and the Kansas City Prophets movement—has amassed a huge following on social media, but his spectacle is more theatrical than theological. Brandishing titles like "Seer...
“…when the Son (Jesus) cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18.8)Jesus never accepted unbelief! He challenged His own to believe fully; indeed, He often rebuked His disciples for their unbelief: their fear in the storm on the Sea (1); Peter sinking as he...
West Midlands Police have issued an apology to the charity volunteer who was arrested twice over the past year for praying silently within the vicinity of an abortion clinic, and have confirmed that they will not be bringing charges against her. Isabel...
Men like David Platt—who spend the majority of their time in ivory towers barking commands at the rest of the Church to “stop being racist” while urging them to give up their own “positions of power” to people of color—have a really hard time wrapping their heads...
The Biden administration's hypocrisy on immigration is nothing short of a calculated assault on conservativism and Christianity. While turning a blind eye to the mass influx of illegal migrants at the Southern Border, they have zeroed in on law-abiding, conservative...
Frankly, Bethel Church in Redding California is no church at all. It is a blasphemous, idolatrous organization ran by gospel-distorting men and women who do nothing more than lead people right into the hands of the enemy. From its faux signs and wonders to its rank...
Despite her array of worldly "credentials" and an illustrious résumé that spans from BET to Yale, "Pastor" Gabby Wilkes stands as little more than another woke Marxist pawn on the Evangelical social justice chessboard. Her claim to the title of "pastor" serves more as...
This past week, some Christians went to the G3 Conference in Atlanta. This conference featured many Reformed and Reformed-ish speakers, sound, biblical worship of the Creator, and fellowship with other believers, which is a rare occurrence on this level. And while I...
We've reported in the past, numerous times, about cHurChEs being coopted by the LGBTQ mafia and turned into grinding hubs for drag queens. The phenomenon isn't unexpected as historically, these perverts have always been pervasive in society. But what is stunning about...
As I sit at the G3 Conference this week, I think about the raging debate between the Christian Nationalists and the Non-Christian Nationalists. While I am neither Christian Nationalist, in an official sense, (the term still seems not to have no definition) nor am I...
Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and arguably one of the most influential theologians in the Southern Baptist Convention has been repeatedly criticized for his failure to lead in a timely manner by conservative Christians. As a matter...
What a golden age we live in, where even those who lay claim to the name of Christ, pretending to uphold the pillars of the Christian faith toss those very pillars aside like yesterday's trash. Clearly, or queerly, I should say, the future of the world is, well,...
Lecrae Moore, known professionally simply as Lecrae, has garnered a wide following as a Christian rapper and author. While his early career was largely built upon espousing biblically sound messages through his music, there's been a noticeable shift in his position on...
It appears that the LGBTQ mafia is overtaking every area of society in America and the world. We’re going to have to get used to it. Sane people with good morals are now in the minority—at least it seems that way. Two years ago, The Dissenter reported on several...
Apparently, it was a proud moment for Queer Kid Stuff writer Lindz Amer when Nickelodeon's "Rubble & Crew" episode featuring its first "nonbinary" character aired. On Instagram, Amer enthusiastically declared: "I got to write an episode of Rubble & Crew......
Joe Salant is a figure who has gained notoriety as the "Apologetics Rapper," a title he earned by fusing evangelical teachings with the art of rap. Salant has leveraged his platform to advocate for Christianity by integrating conservative religious views into...
"White guilt," you've heard of it. You've read it in the headlines. And you may know people who suffer from it. But what is it? Is it a mental disorder? Is it some other kind of ailment? Or is it sin? The term "white guilt" is far from innocuous—it is a calculated...
During Donald his first round as president, Donald Trump surprised many of us by taking stronger than expected conservative stances on many issues, including abortion. During his presidency, he selected Supreme Court justices that ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade,...
In Part XIV of our series on the Snares of the Modern Church, we're pulling the curtains back on perhaps the most dangerous trap of all: spiritual complacency. This deceptive entrapment is particularly sinister because it's not always glaringly obvious—it creeps in...
David Hughes, the president and CEO of C̶h̶u̶r̶c̶h̶ Goat Farm by the Glades in Coral Springs, Florida, has successfully turned the organization into a highly profitable carnival act. Rather than providing spiritual sustenance through the gospel, Hughes is preoccupied...
In an announcement on Sunday, September 10, 2023, Dr. Tony Evans, founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, and a highly influential figure in American Evangelicalism, shared news of his engagement. Dr. Evans told his congregation, "God...
Pastor Rick Morrow of Beulah Church in Richland, MO, in a recently uncovered video clip, says that physical infirmities like autism are caused by demonic influences and can be remedied by casting the demon out. "Well, my God doesn't make junk," he claims, presenting a...
