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In a recent “sermon,” false teacher Ashley Wilkerson, the self-described “pastor” of Pacific Coast Church posited an extraordinary claim—that the early church was teeming with female apostles whose names were subsequently altered in Scripture to mask their identities...
If you spend any time on social media, as admittedly, I do, then you probably see the constant back and forth between conservatives and those who profess Christ with liberals about having "pronouns in their bio." Names like Matt Walsh come to mind as he typically will...
You may remember the scuffle in February regarding John MacArthur's comments on Martin Luther King, saying that King was "not a Christian at all." Following his remarks about honoring Dr. R.C. Sproul who had passed away recently and was honored at the T4G Conference,...
The Bible tells us that in the last days, deception will not just be a part-time job for the adversary but more like a booming industry, with falsehoods so tailor-made they'd give bespoke tailoring a run for its money. In this era of unprecedented information and...
We at The Dissenter have been warning about The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and its clones like Together for the Gospel (T4G) for years and years upon years ago, we concluded that these organizations were compromised in such a way that they shouldn’t even be called...
Back in 2022, Southern Baptists were surprised by the sudden resignation of Adam Greenway, former president of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS). Greenway, who had long been known for his left-leaning theological views and fierce advocacy for women...
We've repeatedly heard the clarion calls from the progressive Evangelical bridge-builders like David Platt and JD Greear who have tried to persuade civil disagreement between politically progressive and conservatives in the public square. The mantra oft-repeated has...
by Tom Hill Bible Text: Isaiah 59:1-2 Mankind rejects the idea of the wrath of God against sin. They say that it does not fit God's character. They distinguish between the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament. The tribal God of the Old Testament...
In our modern "American Christianity" religio-political landscape, there's a trendy but wrong-headed chorus echoing from the left. The Bible, they claim, is practically a blueprint for a government-run welfare stystem. With zeal, they point to verses championing the...
The "Jesus 24" conference, set to unfold from June 6-8 in Orange County, California, with Benny Hinn at the helm and includes speakers like Francis Chan, Christine Caine, and other well-known charlatans. Hosted by Jesus Image—a group frequently in collaboration with...
In an incident that exhibits the growing tensions between genderqueer theory and objective morality rooted in Christian beliefs in our society, Victoria Culf, a Christian artist in Britain, has initiated legal proceedings against Watford Borough Council. This legal...
In the whimsical world of today's headlines, the Milwaukee Independent shines a spotlight on what might be the ultimate oxymoron of the 21st century: atheist churches. Imagine, if you will, congregations gathering with all the trappings of religion—sans the pesky...
It's been a while since I published an article in our ongoing False Teacher of the Day series. But here is one who has become increasingly popular in recent years, and though the spiritually discerning already know this, it is obligatory to point him out. All...
In the endless tussle between the convictions of Christianity and the assertions of science, the debate over when life begins stands as a colossal testament to our society's moral and ethical crossroads. This discourse, rooted deeply in both scientific inquiry and...
It's been a while since I've covered anything that Southern Baptist pastor, Dwight McKissic has said. It's mainly because everything he says, no matter how outlandish it is, he's already said before and it just really isn't newsworthy. But I ran across another tweet...
Heresy: Transubstantiation Transubstantiation is a doctrine that was formalized by the Catholic Church in the 13th century, most notably at the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215. It posits that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine are transformed into the actual body...
In a bizarre modern trend, Evangelicals have taken a peculiar fascination with pop idols, Taylor Swift being the most recent glaring example. Whether it be Christianity Today's assertion that Taylor Swift "brings Christians together," churches finding pop stars like...
In an era where the identity politics playbook is seemingly rewritten daily, the latest Gallup poll's findings—that 7.6% of U.S. adults now identify as LGBTQ+—is less a statistic and more a cultural bellwether. It's like a canary in the coal mine for traditional...
In an age where priorities are as clear as mud, it's utterly refreshing to see our leaders focus on the real issues at hand. Take, for instance, the fact that we can't even get the VP to visit the Southern Border—a place of mere national security, humanitarian crises,...
Jermell Witherspoon, leading Atlanta's "Enlightened Path Ministry," is a controversial figure, no doubt, embracing damnable heresies and marching minions into the pits of Hell. His amalgamation of the prosperity gospel, modernist interpretations, and extra-biblical...
In the years since the publication of the initial warning to fellow Christians regarding the cultural tide of sexual permissiveness and its clash with biblical truth, we've seen not just a continuation but an acceleration of these troubling trends. The sexual...
I don't know what's going on at Disney, but the company appears to be a breeding ground for pro-abortion, pro-homosexual, left-wing activists. It seems practically every child actress who goes through the indoctrination process at Disney turns out to be one of these...
You are probably well aware by now that the SBC has been embroiled in a scandal for the last three years involving alleged and systemic abuse cover-ups by the denomination and its leaders. In 2021, one of the leaders of the movement to push for an investigation into...
The world's current obsession as it relates to social justice is "equity." Succinctly stated, equity is equality of outcome, as opposed to equality, which is equal treatment. In other words, equity ensures that all people are treated how they need to be treated to...
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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...
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...
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 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."...
In today's hyper-polarized climate, there's a label that gets thrown around like confetti at a parade whenever someone holds a countercultural worldview grounded in the Word of God—"bigot." It seems the moment you dare to commit the public sin of proclaiming biblical...
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...
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...
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,...
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......
"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...
In the contemporary American pro-life movement, there's an elephant in the room that's too significant to ignore yet astonishingly remains largely unaddressed. The urgent question beckoning from the shadows is this: Does the pro-life movement genuinely resonate with...
When we take a look at biblical history, we find a pattern of worship that couldn't be more distant from what we see in most modern churches today. Ancient Israel, a people set apart by God, given was meticulous laws and guidelines on how to worship the Creator of...
From the time of the early apostles until now, the church of Jesus Christ has always faced the powerful threat of worldliness, of assimilating into the culture around it and compromising on the pristine and inviolable truths it has been entrusted with. One of the most...
Sarah Young, the author of the blockbuster devotional "Jesus Calling," met the real Jesus after a long battle with cancer. Before her passing, Young had spent years publishing what she claimed were direct dialogues with Jesus Christ. Using a first-person voice, she...
In Part XIII of our hard-hitting series on the Snares of the Modern Church, we unmask one of the most pernicious yet insidious traps that have ensnared unwitting believers—occultism. Yes, you read that right. We're talking about occult practices that have slithered...
Max Lucado, a figure who once at least held a veneer of Christian orthodoxy about him, has now capitulated to a dangerous trend of watering down the stark realities of sin. In fact, Lucado has taken it upon himself to recast sin as nothing more than what he calls a...
It's that time of the year again—November rolls in and with it comes "Transgender Awareness Month," a creation of the activist class who have marked it as a time to turn the national spotlight onto what they perceive as the plight of the transgender community. They're...
Ryan Visconti, the pastor of Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona, has come out as one of the most vocal opponents to Andy Stanley in the last year, particularly about his views on homosexuality in the context of Christian doctrine and church leadership. His views...
A Florida "church" just threw a drag service as a big middle finger to Governor Ron DeSantis' commonsense Anti-Drag for Kids law. Allendale United Methodist "Church" in St. Petersburg did this in the name of "inclusivity," but let's be real, they were anything but...
When reading the devastating story of Timika Thomas, a woman who had fought against infertility and opted for in-vitro fertilization to expand her family, it's impossible not to be struck by the sheer horror of it all. After enduring two ectopic pregnancies and having...
If you think TPUSA is the guardian of conservative values, think again. Led by Charlie Kirk, this organization is nothing short of a Trojan horse in the conservative movement. While it claims to champion conservatism, it's busy platforming and promoting ideologies...
Justin Timberlake has been slammed by fans after revelations that he put pressure on his then girlfriend, Britney Spears, to have an abortion and then went on to publicily campaign for “the right to choose”. In her memoir, The Woman in Me, Spears revealed that...
The Church of England stands at the precipice of a theological abyss as it contemplates blessing same-sex unions, a stark deviation from the biblical truth it once held sacrosanct. A controversial document "Living in Love and Faith" is set to be debated in the...
Earlier today, I wrote an article expressing "cautious optimism" on the election of the new Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Johnson, a Southern Baptist, is being heralded by many conservatives as "the most conservative" speaker in U.S. History. Upon...
The election of Representative Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House is a remarkably surprising turn of events considering the tumultuous political scenario. On October 25, 2023, the House elected Johnson in a 220 to 209 vote, a conservative Southern Baptist, filling a...
In the Show-Me State of Missouri, a place known for its straight-shooting politics and no-nonsense approach, Republican Senator Mike Moon has been pushing the envelope—way beyond what many so-called "pro-life" organizations are willing to do. Back in May, Moon...
On Thursday, October 26, William Keith Speer—a murderer-turned-minister on death row—is scheduled to be executed by the state of Texas, unless granted clemency. His time on death row has been marked by a contentious blend of crime and claimed redemption—a...
Update: Brent Leatherwood was reinstated as president of ERLC after chairman, Smith, claims he acted alone and violated the bylaws of the ERLC in firing Leatherwood. However, on a personal speculative note, I'm not buying for one second that Smith, a far-left...
Can anyone truly believe that elevating Carlo Acutis to sainthood is anything more than idolatry? This young kid, who died at 15 from leukemia, has been transformed into what they call "God's influencer" by the Roman Catholic Church.But what does that even mean? Can...
Meet J.D. Vance, the evangelical pop-politician who’s become the poster boy for "religious populism" among starry-eyed Republicans and credulous Evangelicals. It's a curious badge of honor for a man—a man who converted from atheism to Roman Catholicism just...
Jack Graham, a Southern Baptist megachurch pastor, apparently has mistaken a political circus for a move of the Holy Spirit as he recently praised the 2024 Republican National Convention as a “spiritual movement.” Such an assertion, dripping with misplaced zeal, is...
Rumors are swirling that President Joe Biden may soon drop out of the 2024 presidential race, following his recent COVID-19 diagnosis and a series of concerning public gaffes. Despite the White House's denials, insider reports suggest Biden is seriously considering...
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a chorus of celebration erupted from the conservative corner of America. The triumph was substantial, the cries of victory deafening. Republican leaders and right-wing pundits proudly declared...
I get a little politically motivated around election season. I’m not obsessed with politics, but I am obsessed with the theology surrounding the movements of the day—and in this season that happens to just be politics. So I apologize if it seems like I’m focusing too...
The rise of the assisted suicide movement is a manifestation of a society that has abandoned all semblance of decency—it is a society that hates God and, by extension, hates life itself. This movement, fueled by secular humanism and the rejection of God’s authority,...
Meet J.D. Vance, the evangelical pop-politician who’s become the poster boy for "religious populism" among starry-eyed Republicans and credulous Evangelicals. It's a curious badge of honor for a man—a man who converted from atheism to Roman Catholicism just a few...
In the aftermath of the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, it may seem prudent to seek common ground with our enemies. It may be easy to fall prey to the superficial and hollow calls to “unity” from political leaders—whether it be Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi,...
Unless you live under a rock, you're aware by now of the incredible assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. I couldn't believe my eyes when the news broke that a gunman had climbed on top of a nearby roof and...
Ontario LGBT “church” recruits children to liturgically recite the meaning of the Progress Pride flag's colors for their LGBTQ “church” service.Sydenham Street United Church is part of the United Church Of Canada denomination. Its lead minister, Catherine Elsdon, is...
Update: Brent Leatherwood was reinstated as president of ERLC after chairman, Smith, claims he acted alone and violated the bylaws of the ERLC in firing Leatherwood. However, on a personal speculative note, I'm not buying for one second that Smith, a far-left...
Can anyone truly believe that elevating Carlo Acutis to sainthood is anything more than idolatry? This young kid, who died at 15 from leukemia, has been transformed into what they call "God's influencer" by the Roman Catholic Church.But what does that even mean? Can...
Meet J.D. Vance, the evangelical pop-politician who’s become the poster boy for "religious populism" among starry-eyed Republicans and credulous Evangelicals. It's a curious badge of honor for a man—a man who converted from atheism to Roman Catholicism just...
Jack Graham, a Southern Baptist megachurch pastor, apparently has mistaken a political circus for a move of the Holy Spirit as he recently praised the 2024 Republican National Convention as a “spiritual movement.” Such an assertion, dripping with misplaced zeal, is...
Rumors are swirling that President Joe Biden may soon drop out of the 2024 presidential race, following his recent COVID-19 diagnosis and a series of concerning public gaffes. Despite the White House's denials, insider reports suggest Biden is seriously considering...
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a chorus of celebration erupted from the conservative corner of America. The triumph was substantial, the cries of victory deafening. Republican leaders and right-wing pundits proudly declared...
I get a little politically motivated around election season. I’m not obsessed with politics, but I am obsessed with the theology surrounding the movements of the day—and in this season that happens to just be politics. So I apologize if it seems like I’m focusing too...
The rise of the assisted suicide movement is a manifestation of a society that has abandoned all semblance of decency—it is a society that hates God and, by extension, hates life itself. This movement, fueled by secular humanism and the rejection of God’s authority,...
Meet J.D. Vance, the evangelical pop-politician who’s become the poster boy for "religious populism" among starry-eyed Republicans and credulous Evangelicals. It's a curious badge of honor for a man—a man who converted from atheism to Roman Catholicism just a few...
In the aftermath of the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, it may seem prudent to seek common ground with our enemies. It may be easy to fall prey to the superficial and hollow calls to “unity” from political leaders—whether it be Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi,...
Unless you live under a rock, you're aware by now of the incredible assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. I couldn't believe my eyes when the news broke that a gunman had climbed on top of a nearby roof and...
Ontario LGBT “church” recruits children to liturgically recite the meaning of the Progress Pride flag's colors for their LGBTQ “church” service.Sydenham Street United Church is part of the United Church Of Canada denomination. Its lead minister, Catherine Elsdon, is...
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You may remember last year when The Dissenter published an article denouncing the deeply erotic and nearly pornographic nature in which a TGC author, Joshua Butler, described Christ's relationship to the Church. While his description was extremely graphic, comparing...
If you've been keeping up with the political landscape of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in recent years, you're likely aware of the narrative about a "sex abuse cover-up" that has been advanced by left-wing activists within the denomination. Russell Moore, who...
All throughout the History of the Church, the Bride of Christ, has stood a harlot who masquerades as the elect but lures people into the depths of darkness with seductive words and practices. But in modern times, Christianity has witnessed the emergence of a...
In a landmark decision that reverberates through the corridors of religious liberty and healthcare, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota delivered a resounding affirmation of religious freedom and the right of Christians not to violate...
In his book, The Existence and Attributes of God, the Puritan Stephen Charnock tells us, "It is natural to men to abhor those things that are unsuitable and troublesome as it is to please themselves in things agreeable to their minds and humors. And since man is...
The appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court has cast a long shadow over the principles of constitutional fidelity and judicial restraint. Her ascent to the bench, celebrated by progressives, is an unmitigated testament to the far-left's...
The fabric of society, historically interwoven with the integrity of the family unit, has faced increasing threats. This erosion, particularly pronounced in the United States, can be traced back to a series of ideological shifts that have sought to redefine the very...
Self-styled theologians, always cloaked in a facade of benevolence, are purveying a gospel that is a rude departure from the sound, uncompromising truths of Scripture. They twist the words of the Bible to advance a secular agenda, often under the guise of social...
In a recent podcast episode with Saints Unscripted, a Mormon podcast, creator of the TV series The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins joined the show to explain how Evangelicals and Mormons worship the same Jesus. "We have a lot of theological differences," Jenkins said, "but we...
A popular heresy among charismatic false teachers is little-god theology, or the belief that we as humans carry within us the potential to become God, or divine like God. This is not only a heresy found among charismatics, however, it is the underlying teaching of...
According to a report at Protestia, Logos Bible Software, a platform revered for its extensive theological resources, and its sister company, Faithlife Corporation, has been implicated in a controversy for selling books with explicit content. This revelation has...
Christians are now finding themselves at a cultural crossroads, grappling with questions of faith, obedience, and witness as the world spirals increasingly into moral chaos. What does the Bible say about substances that alter the mind, such as marijuana, now legal in...
In the verdant beauty of Eden, where humanity first walked with God, the serpent’s whisper, “Did God really say…?” marked the inception of humanity's tragic fall. This ancient deception mirrors a modern crisis, as the world, and the vast majority of the professing...
In a world increasingly adrift in moral ambiguity, the Evangelical Church as a whole has severely lacked a leadership that is willing to take a stand for biblical integrity even at the expense of their own reputations and even their personal safety. This is especially...
You may remember last year, there was an uproar on social media involving an article published at The Gospel Coalition that described Jesus’s relationship with the Church in a graphically detailed comparison to how a man embraces and has intercourse with his wife. Not...
As the old, biblical adage goes, there is nothing new under the sun. And since the beginning of Creation, religious leaders have disguised themselves as shepherds of God's people but have done so for nothing more than self-seeking reasons. In the modern Evangelical...
Francis Chan, who has been moving decidedly ecumenical in recent years while abandoning the distinctions that differentiate biblical Christianity from other sects including Roman Catholicism, is once again preaching a gospel of superficial unity between various,...
The Gospel Coalition (TGC) has been one of the leading organizations smuggling in aberrant theologies and vain philosophies into mainstream Evangelicalism that are either blatantly or subtly at odds with biblical Christianity. While TGC has been the primary conduit...
Every year, the Southern Baptist Convention holds an annual meeting where denominational business is conducted, resolutions are voted on, and the new convention leaders are chosen to lead for the next years. And every year, it seems, that dirty tricks are pulled to...
In a recent tweet, Neil Shenvi, a self-described apologist who attends former SBC president, JD Greear's Summit Church in Raleigh, NC, raised an alarm about the "radicalization" of young, white men by the far-right, suggesting a toxic influence from Critical Race...
I often hear charismatic Word of Faith preachers twist Genesis and the Creation narrative of God making man in His own image—and how man and animals were created in such a way that like kind begets like kind—to support their false "little gods" doctrine. It is a rank...
In the labyrinth of modern societal golden calves, there lies a thread, not so much golden as it is cunningly spun, weaving through the former sanity of traditional values towards a singular, covert objective: the dismantling of society itself. This thread, known...
We at The Dissenter have been warning about The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and its clones like Together for the Gospel (T4G) for years and years upon years ago, we concluded that these organizations were compromised in such a way that they shouldn't even be called...
I certainly believe that it is the duty of all believers to give faithfully and sacrificially to their local churches. Yet, a myriad of voices, not least among them the prosperity charlatans, have twisted the Scriptures repeatedly to serve their ends, often leveraging...
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