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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...
In the midst of the Southern Baptist Convention's endless witch hunt for accused sex abusers, a shadow has been cast over the denomination orchestrated by men and women cloaked in the guise of "reformers" but, upon closer examination, are mere agents of division....
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...
You're probably aware by now of the saga surrounding Fani Willis and the witch hunt against Trump. In recent days, the focus has turned away from Trump and the spotlight on Willis herself as serious ethical concerns have now been exposed. Willis, who initiated an...
In a landmark ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Friday that life begins at conception. Referencing God, the ruling states that life begins at conception and is inherently valuable, underscoring a profound respect for the sanctity of unborn life. The Court's...
In the pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding, the true Bride of Christ is a community that is rich in faith, hope, and love, all bound together by the Word of God. Yet, within this visible body, there lurks a danger that threatens the very fabric of our...
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The phenomenon of inter-religious idolatry is nothing new and has been a mainstay of Paganism since the fall. Simply because some religious sects refer to themselves as "Christian" does not make it so. God, through the revelation of Himself and recorded in the...
With the cultural drive to subdue the entire population of the world into a collective state of sexual disorder comes the urgent and ever-growing need to shield our children from it. It seems like every day we're seeing another headline about boys who dress like girls...
In the first century AD, the apostle Paul, who quickly became known as the apostle to the Gentiles, embarked on a series of missionary journeys, preaching the gospel throughout the Roman Empire and planting churches. Among the places where he planted churches was the...
If you've been watching evangelicals debate the topic of Christian Nationalism over the last several weeks, you'd probably notice that there is no shortage of hypocrisy in the arena, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of Christian wokeism. While the same...
"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28)In these modern times, when the moral fabric of our nation is stretched thin and the cacophony of discord echoes from sea to...
In the ever-expanding world of religious art, countless images portraying Jesus Christ pervade the collective consciousness, attempting to shape the way believers perceive and connect with God. However, these depictions, along with supposed apparitions, are nothing...
As the eschatological clock continues to tick, and as we ever approach Christ's return, it seems like every self-promoting, virtue-signaling Evangelical has jumped on the bandwagon of ever-shifting cultural movements. These trends, ranging from the use of preferred...
In previous columns, I have dealt with the mistakes, uncertainties, ambiguities, contradictions, and general unreliability with radiometric dating of fossils. The dates produced by many modern methods are often dates that are called “scientifically correct” but...
In the biblical narrative of John 8:7, we find an account of a woman caught in the act of adultery. The religious leaders of the day, eager to test Jesus, brought the woman before Him and asked if she should be stoned according to the Law of Moses. Jesus, in His...
As the modern Church is now faced with its own internal debate of Christian Nationalism, we should examine how the multifaceted world of "cultural Christianity" has been a paradoxical force that can both benefit and challenge us. As we traverse the shifting sands of...
The state of Oregon has placed a heavy burden on conservative Christian families seeking to adopt by enacting Rule 413-200-0308. This new rule, which outlines the personal qualifications for potential adoptive parents and certified resource families, blatantly...
The very insinuation that modern, hip, "progressive" churches (those who pander to popular culture) are evolving into bastions of tolerance and love is enough to cause peals of laughter, snorts of derision, and plenty of eye-rolls throughout the hallowed halls of...
Numerous self-proclaimed pro-life Christians claim to oppose abortion, but their arguments are severely inadequate, un-Christian, and not based on the Bible. In reality, most of these Christians are unable to logically navigate or defend any theological position,...
The prosperity gospel is like a shimmering mirage in the desert of life, enticing the weary traveler with promises of a lush oasis just within reach. As they approach, hope fills their heart, only to find that the closer they get, the further the illusion recedes,...
In contemporary society, women value their autonomy and self-reliance. A majority of women in today's secular world view reliance on men as detrimental and feel it diminishes their worth. This collective mindset in modern women contributes to the rise of men...
"Any one of the people of Israel or of the strangers who sojourn in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech shall surely be put to death. The people of the land shall stone him with stones. I Myself will set My face against that man and will cut him off from...
You may recall the Asbury Revival at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, back in February 2023, which generated quite a buzz. People eagerly shared news of the event through social media and Christian online publications, hoping that it signaled a genuine...
From the earliest days of Christianity, the deity of Christ has been under assault. Even as the apostles walked the earth, they encountered those who sought to undermine Jesus' divine nature. Time and again, they stood firm against such falsehoods, guided by the Holy...
Today, longtime pastor and founder of In Touch Ministries, Charles Stanley, passed away at 90. Charles, who served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, was no theological gatekeeper and he certainly was not without his problems. We've written about...
In the present ecclesiastical landscape, the danger of encountering false teachers who infiltrate our churches and disseminate their deceptive doctrines is a growing concern. These wolves in sheep's clothing insinuate themselves within the congregation, sowing...
Brent Leatherwood, head of the Southern Baptist Convention's public policy arm, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), is calling on TN lawmakers to back a proposal by Governor Bill Lee for an extreme risk protective order law, also known as red flag...
Among the myriad of daunting challenges that confront us in contemporary times, one stands out as particularly insidious—the deeply ingrained mentality that regards everything as easily disposable. The unbridled convenience afforded by the omnipresence of disposable...
In a world where it has become trendy to challenge long-standing norms and sacred spaces are being persistently questioned and reimagined, it is intriguing to witness the growing fascination with the acceptance and celebration of aberrant sexual behaviors and...
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, affectionately known as the "Prince of Preachers," remains one of the most influential Christian leaders in modern history. His vast collection of sermons, writings, and theological teachings continue to inspire believers and shape the...
A little over half a year ago, the Southern Baptist community was 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...
In recent years, a group of religious trailblazers, progressive evangelicals, has led the masses of Christendom into mass confusion. They wave the banner of "compassion," but in their march, they're leading an expedition towards mass immigration and a morphed...
Just as Alice plunged into the rabbit hole and found herself navigating the dizzying absurdity of Wonderland, we too seem to be hurtling down a similar abyss, a world unmoored from objective reality. This is no child's story, but the sobering reality of our modern...
Charlie Dates, the newly-appointed charismatic pastor of Salem Baptist, one of the largest black churches on Chicago's Far South Side, has a history of association with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and involvement in events like the MLK50 conference....
Over the years, we've had significant theological issues with Tim Keller, and we do not intend to minimize these problems. However, Keller is a human being, made in the Image of God, and is currently facing immanent death and judgment amid complications from his...
The notion that God has a unique covenant with America, as Jesse Duplantis suggested in his Flashpoint conference speech, is a gross misinterpretation of biblical truth but a common theme among adherents to the hypercharismatic and adherents to the prosperity gospel....
In these continual acts of staggering betrayal that blaze across the moral landscape of so-called "conservatism," the compromise on pro-life laws which still permit abortions can only be branded as Hell's compromise. Those who posture themselves as conservatives, yet...
Once again, Brent Leatherwood, the head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), is positioning himself as the singular voice of Southern Baptists, promoting progressive policies that do not align with the majority...
It's truly a marvel of modern thought, or lack thereof, this tendency to draw parallels between the most incongruous of characters, such as a career criminal who met his end in the midst of criminal activity, and Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It's as if the...
The Bible asserts, with unyielding conviction, that when God passes judgment upon a nation, He subjects them to a whirlwind of unbridled sexual immorality. Delving into Romans 1, we discover that this phenomenon transcends mere sexual anarchy; it surpasses the bounds...
In an unsurprising development to anyone who's been paying attention to recent trends in Evangelicalism, Brent Leatherwood, a signer of the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) letter condemning the criminalization of abortion and holding mothers responsible, and...
In recent years, the concept of transgenderism and the controversial topic of gender dysphoria have led to a proliferation of experimental treatments for children who identify as transgender. While some medical professionals advocate for early intervention and...
Ray Ortlund, the pastor of Immanuel Church in Nashville and a well-known contributor to The Gospel Coalition, has pulled off quite the act for years. He’s been quietly cultivating his “conservative” persona, preaching from a pulpit of orthodoxy while, in reality,...
The Revoice Conference is a coalition of “gay Christians” who collude annually to prop up their status as outspoken homosexuals and promote the gay agenda of full acceptance and inclusion in the ranks of churches in America. Led by gay activists such as Nate Collins...
by Jim FletcherThe death of a child has rightly been called soul-crushing. Whether a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an adult child, the parents are never quite the same. The tragedy usually lingers; it can also negatively impact a marriage. As has been said...
There’s a plague of false teachers infecting the church today, spreading like a virus through congregations, ministries, and movements around the world. They’re everywhere, and the damage they cause is immeasurable. And you’d be surprised at the amount of emails I...
The media in partnership with the pro-abortion lobby is at it again—twisting reality to paint 28-year-old Amber Thurman as yet another tragic victim of pro-life laws. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, Thurman chose to end the lives of her unborn twins after...
by Rob NelsenCarl Lentz, the former Hillsong pastor who fell from grace due to an affair, has reemerged with a podcast alongside his wife, Laura. Much like a phoenix rising—or perhaps more aptly, a Hydra that refuses to stay down, Lentz remains a fixture in the public...
Steve Gaines during an impassioned speech this morning from the pulpit of Bellevue Baptist Church said that God told him and his wife, Donna, 41 years ago that he would some day be an itinerant preacher, and that he and his wife now agree that this is the time. In...
Yesterday, Trinity Bible Church of Dallas announced that lead pastor Steven J. Lawson had been removed from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship. Today, OnePassion Ministries released a statement confirming Lawson's confession and resignation from his roles,...
Vince Bantu, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, a man tasked with preparing the next generation of Christian leaders, has decided that the gospel isn’t enough. No, Bantu—a man caught up in the winds of racial politics and identity-driven ideologies—has...
Trinity Bible Church of Dallas has announced the removal of lead pastor Steven J. Lawson from all ministry responsibilities following revelations of an inappropriate relationship with an unnamed woman. Lawson, known for his expository preaching and as the founder of...
Pastor Justin Walker of Salt and Light Baptist Church in La Grange, Kentucky, has opened a tuition-free school after a disturbing experience at a local public library. The incident occurred when Pastor Walker, who was trying to find books for his 11-year-old daughter,...
Our favorite pink-haired prophetess, Kat Kerr, has recently graced us with her theological wisdom once again. This time, she wants us to believe that after the fall, God took away animals' ability to speak so they wouldn't sin.Apparently, God was so worried about...
Ray Ortlund, the pastor of Immanuel Church in Nashville and a well-known contributor to The Gospel Coalition, has pulled off quite the act for years. He’s been quietly cultivating his “conservative” persona, preaching from a pulpit of orthodoxy while, in reality,...
The Revoice Conference is a coalition of “gay Christians” who collude annually to prop up their status as outspoken homosexuals and promote the gay agenda of full acceptance and inclusion in the ranks of churches in America. Led by gay activists such as Nate Collins...
by Jim FletcherThe death of a child has rightly been called soul-crushing. Whether a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an adult child, the parents are never quite the same. The tragedy usually lingers; it can also negatively impact a marriage. As has been said...
There’s a plague of false teachers infecting the church today, spreading like a virus through congregations, ministries, and movements around the world. They’re everywhere, and the damage they cause is immeasurable. And you’d be surprised at the amount of emails I...
The media in partnership with the pro-abortion lobby is at it again—twisting reality to paint 28-year-old Amber Thurman as yet another tragic victim of pro-life laws. If you’re unfamiliar with the story, Thurman chose to end the lives of her unborn twins after...
by Rob NelsenCarl Lentz, the former Hillsong pastor who fell from grace due to an affair, has reemerged with a podcast alongside his wife, Laura. Much like a phoenix rising—or perhaps more aptly, a Hydra that refuses to stay down, Lentz remains a fixture in the public...
Steve Gaines during an impassioned speech this morning from the pulpit of Bellevue Baptist Church said that God told him and his wife, Donna, 41 years ago that he would some day be an itinerant preacher, and that he and his wife now agree that this is the time. In...
Yesterday, Trinity Bible Church of Dallas announced that lead pastor Steven J. Lawson had been removed from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship. Today, OnePassion Ministries released a statement confirming Lawson's confession and resignation from his roles,...
Vince Bantu, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, a man tasked with preparing the next generation of Christian leaders, has decided that the gospel isn’t enough. No, Bantu—a man caught up in the winds of racial politics and identity-driven ideologies—has...
Trinity Bible Church of Dallas has announced the removal of lead pastor Steven J. Lawson from all ministry responsibilities following revelations of an inappropriate relationship with an unnamed woman. Lawson, known for his expository preaching and as the founder of...
Pastor Justin Walker of Salt and Light Baptist Church in La Grange, Kentucky, has opened a tuition-free school after a disturbing experience at a local public library. The incident occurred when Pastor Walker, who was trying to find books for his 11-year-old daughter,...
Our favorite pink-haired prophetess, Kat Kerr, has recently graced us with her theological wisdom once again. This time, she wants us to believe that after the fall, God took away animals' ability to speak so they wouldn't sin.Apparently, God was so worried about...
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In the seemingly endless debates that often encircle the doctrines of Scripture, one moment frequently becomes a focal point of contention: Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Theological liberals, those synagogues of Hell that affirm every ideology that...
In a tangible reminder of the broken world we inhabit, a harrowing incident unfolded at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church, a venue noted for its false prosperity gospel teachings—a message that perverts the biblical gospel. This tragedy, where a woman armed with a long...
In an age where godliness is routinely sacrificed on the altar of secularism, a disturbing trend has unfurled its deceptive tendrils, even within sanctuaries, disguised as churches, meant to stand as fortresses of truth. An egregious example of this malaise is an...
Earlier today, we reported that one megachurch had put on a Super Bowl-themed service in lieu of biblical preaching and it even included background music from one of the most vile, foul-mouthed rappers of our day, E-40. Yet, it seems like the Super Bowl has become the...
Last year, The Dissenter reported on a proposed partnership between the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board (NAMB) and a heretical “evangelism” ministry called He Gets Us. He Gets Us, as we demonstrated, is not only a gay-affirming ministry that...
This week, you're probably going to see a lot of clips on social media and the blogosphere about churches who traded sound biblical preaching for stupid Super Bowl performances during worship service. Obviously, this demonstrates where their heart is, as their...
In the unfolding narrative of our times, where the fabric of a biblical worldview is not just stretched but ripped to shreds, there arises a question for us as Christians hanging on to our faith by a thread: How do we navigate the complexities of our relationships...
In our modern world where the line between secular amusement and what presents itself as "church" is increasingly blurred, Life Church, under the leadership of Craig Groeschel, stands as a paragon of innovation—or so they claim. This past summer, they spearheaded the...
Jonathan Merritt is the openly, practicing homosexual son of former Southern Baptist president who was hired and then fired in 2021 by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, James Merritt. James Merritt, who took aim at conservatives during the 2021 Southern...
In the wake of the controversy surrounding Alistair Begg and his censure by other Evangelical leaders for counseling a grandmother to attend her grandson's "transgender" "wedding," another controversy is brewing. It has been well-established by biblical exegesis and...
In an age where the clarity of conservative conviction is often clouded by the fog of political double-speak, the ERLC's endorsement of the recent Senate border bill is a bewildering affront to the very constituents it claims to represent. The bill, masquerading as a...
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...
Our favorite "rapper who happens to be Christian," Lecrae, is at it again with his wild explanations of why black people deserve reparations. A few years ago, you may remember that Lecrae, who is worth millions according to Celebrity Net Worth, joined the CEO of...
Amidst a looming crossroads for the nation's largest Protestant denomination facing a feminist takeover, the Southern Baptist Convention's President Bart Barber announced the formation of the Cooperation Group, a committee of 20 members, ostensibly tasked with...
I don't claim to be an expert on the Orthodox religion, and I understand that every sect has its extremes. But to me, this, to me, seems like a good reason to stay away from Orthodoxy. Like Catholicism, such a practice reeks of blasphemy—the veneration of men deemed...
In the Old Testament, the account of Lot's escape from Sodom and Gomorrah stands as a merciful, yet unyielding testament to the gravity of God's judgment against the moral decay that is prevalent in a society that has turned its back on God. This ancient yet timeless...
In the perplexing panorama of today's religious discourse, Mike Todd, pastor of Transformation Church, emerges not as a herald of biblical truth, but as a harbinger of theatrical theological disarray. Cloaked in the guise of a modern-day pastor, his twisting of...
Former ERLC head, Russell Moore, along with leftist columnist David French, and Curtis "The Covid VaXX redeems an abortion" Chang, have joined forces to craft the "The After Party" curriculum, ostensibly designed to lead churches and instruct Christians on navigating...
This past weekend, Alistair Begg responded to the backlash from his critics, expressing surprise at the intensity of the reaction he received amid giving advice to a grandmother that she should not only attend her grandson's homosexual wedding, but also purchase them...
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 Sprinkle’s...
From the National Catholic Register (not a blanket endorsement of this website): Six pro-life activists are on trial in Nashville, Tennessee, facing federal charges related to a 2021 blockade of a nearby abortion facility. The blockade, documented in a March 5, 2021,...
In my previous exposition, Ten Reasons Why a Christian Should Never Attend a Homosexual "Wedding," I cataloged a series of arguments, painting a picture of how such events are an abomination in the eyes of God. The list, although somewhat extensive, only skimmed the...
If you haven’t caught up on the scandal involving Alistair Begg and his advice to Christians to attend the “wedding” ceremonies of homosexual couples, you can get caught up on that at this link. But for those of you who have, this weekend, Begg responded to the...
In 2023, during the annual meeting, several churches were disfellowshipped from the Southern Baptist Convention for openly defying the denomination’s statement of faith, the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 (BFM2K). Among these churches was the infamous Saddleback...
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