Ben Carson, despite his celebrated career as a highly successful neurosurgeon and his conservative political endeavors, is deeply enmeshed in the Seventh-Day Adventist cult—a religious group whose doctrines are as far removed from biblical Christianity as east is from...
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Nigerian UMC Leader Denounces American Bishop for Importing ‘Devilish Intentions’ and Promoting LGBTQ Agenda in Nigerian Church
The United Methodist Church (UMC) stands at a precipice, torn between the progressive degeneracy that has infected its American and Western branches and the commitment to a biblical sexual ethic still upheld by its African counterparts. Nowhere is this divide more...
Megachurch Transforms Campus Into Full Willy Wonka-Themed Movie Set While Putting Jesus on Back Burner
When a true believer goes to church on Sunday morning, they expect the Scriptures to be opened, read, and taught. They expect God to be honored and worshiped in spirit and in truth. They expect the Word of God to convict us of our sin and encourage us in our walk,...
Kamala Harris’ Possible VP Picks: Who Exactly is Roy Cooper?
In the wake of President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, speculation has mounted about his potential successors. Among the most discussed candidates is North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, rumored to be a leading contender for Vice President on...
Harris/Buttigieg – Could There Be a Clearer Sign of God’s Judgment on America?
As Kamala Harris seems to be seriously considering Pete Buttigieg for her vice-presidential running mate, we are reminded of America's moral and spiritual decline. Such a move epitomizes our collective rebellion against our Creator and His order. Romans 1:18-32...
Kamala Harris’ Pastor Compares Harris to Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher, Says God He Serves Hates Homophobia
Just when you thought the progressive left couldn't sink any lower in their relentless quest to redefine Christianity, along comes the National Bimbo™’s pastor, Amos Brown.In his latest “sermon”—if you can even call it that—this self-appointed sage of San Francisco...
ERLC Chairman Who Calls Trump Voters ‘Whores for Trump’ Resigns After Firing Leatherwood
Kevin Smith, the chairman of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) Board of Trustees, has resigned following his dismissal of Brent Leatherwood. Smith, known for his controversial statement referring to Trump supporters as "whores for Trump," admitted to...
How a Social Credit Scoring System Would Undermine Biblical Morality and Bring Severe Persecution Against Christians
What if your every action, every word, and even your thoughts were subject to constant scrutiny and judgment? What if a centralized authority determined your worth based on a score, dictating your access to basic rights and freedoms?This is not dystopian fiction—this...
Update: Leatherwood Reinstated – Brent Leatherwood Fired From ERLC Following Praise of Joe Biden
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...
Roman Catholic Church’s Newest “Saint” – a 15-year-old Who is Called “God’s Influencer”
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...
Trump’s Roman Catholic Pick for Vice President Solidifies GOP’s New “Safe, Legal, and Rare” Position on Abortion
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...
SBC Megachurch Pastor Praises Pro-Abortion, Pro-LGBTQ, Porn Star Sikh RNC Festival as a ‘Spiritual Movement’
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...
California’s Radical LGBTQ Agenda is a Preview of National Policy if Gavin Newsom Elected
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...
No, Abortion is Not a “States’ Rights Issue,” Here’s Why
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...
RNC’s Opening Night: A Parade of Porn Stars, Sikhs, and LGBTQ Advocates
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...
Meet the Sarco Pod, the New Suicide Machine That Falsely Promises a “Peaceful” Death
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,...
Trump’s Roman Catholic Pick for Vice President Solidifies GOP’s New “Safe, Legal, and Rare” Position on Abortion
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...
Peace and Unity With the Left is Not an Option for Christians
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,...
So God Spared Trump’s Life, Will He Repent and Believe the Gospel?
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...
Canadian “Church” Recruits Children to Stage to Recite Pride Flag Colors
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...
Responding to the Modern Idols of the World: Self-Esteem
Continuing our series on confronting modern idols, today I'm going to talk about the idol of self-esteem. Seemingly subtle, it towers above all else. The focus on "me, myself, and I," it's a mantra instilled in us even in the very curriculum of elementary school. It's...
US Army Labels Pro-life Groups as Terrorist Organizations
According to reports online, an anti-terrorism brief held at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) has crossed a line that should infuriate any reasonable person. The presentation allegedly labeled several pro-life organizations, like National Right to Life and Operation...
If Satan Wrote Biblically Sound Worship Music, Would You Sing It In Church?
I recall attending worship services where the worship leader and band members spent more time interacting with the crowd and showcasing their vocal range and guitar riffs than pointing us to the true object of Christian worship—Jesus Christ. It’s been a while, but it...
Philadelphia Pastor Leads Congregation in Praise and Worship of…Joe Biden?
I just have a question: Is this “Christian Nationalism”? Why does the left insist on conservatives “keeping politics out of the pulpit” when they’re the ones most notorious for doing so?Hypocrites!Bishop Louis Felton of Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ recently hosted...
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Evangelical “Political Savior,” JD Vance Argues Like a Leftist in Support of the Abortion Pill
From Rod Dreher to Eric Metaxas, Tony Perkins, and Charlie Kirk, J.D. Vance has amassed quite the following among those who see him as the new face of "religious populism." It's an interesting accolade for someone whose claim to fame is being a champion of...
Joe Biden Preaches Black Liberation Theology at Philadelphia Megachurch
The left will always be the first to criticize the right for “mixing religion with politics,” yet, the left is far more guilty of this than we are. In fact, not only is the left guilty of this, but they use their religion as a tool to advance very un-Christian...
BioLogos: The Deceptive Agenda to Undermine Biblical Truth with Evolutionary Mythology
This morning, I ran across an article by Gregory Adaka on BioLogos that claims you can reconcile faith in the living God with the religion of evolution—an increasingly popular claim in Christendom, yet a claim that is as absurd as it is dangerous.BioLogos, a nefarious...
Andy Stanley, Referring to Himself as “Theologically Conservative,” Defends Rick Warren Against the SBC
As we've reported here at The Dissenter many times over the years, Andy Stanley, the liberal, LGBTQ-affirming, Scripture-twisting false pastor extraordinaire, has once again proven that theological acrobatics and doctrinal contortionism are alive and well in modern...
Is “Talking to Jesus” by Maverick City Music and Elevation Worship Biblically Sound?
"Talking to Jesus" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music has captivated many with its emotional and seemingly heartfelt lyrics. However, a closer examination reveals several theological issues that misrepresent the true nature of Jesus Christ. First off, this...
Lady-pastrix Says the Story of The Egyptian Midwives Was About Defending Abortion
In what can only be described as a clown show, ladypastrix and imbecile, Jen Strickland of Claremont United Church of Christ has redefined absurdity with her sermon. She claims, “Reproductive rights, as it turns out, have been under attack since 1500 BCE,” and that...
Tractor Supply Releases Statement, Abandons Support for LGBTQ Movement, DEI Initiatives, and Other Leftist Causes
Corporate America has largely abandoned the average American to embrace the petty causes of far-left special interest groups. But one company is taking a stand. Tractor Supply Co., a breath of fresh air and common sense in the midst of corporate insanity, says it has...
Catholics Have a “Serious” Discussion: Satan is More Afraid of Mary Than of God
Catholics always argue that they don’t worship Mary. Yet, their actions and their words repeatedly tell us otherwise. A recent conversation between papist apologist, Matt Fradd and his guest on the podcast "Pints With Aquinas" is a glaring testament to the...
Why Has Steven Furtick Never Addressed Controversial Social Issues Like Abortion or Homosexuality?
Steven Furtick, the founder and lead "pastor" of Elevation Church, has become a household name among modern megachurch prosperity gospel frauds from Joel Osteen to T.D. Jakes to Carl Lentz. But beneath his polished exterior and motivational speeches lies a deeper...
New York Catholic Parish to Celebrate LGBTQ Mass Ahead of NY Pride Festival
(New York, NY — The Dissenter) The Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City is preparing to celebrate a “Pre-Pride Festive” mass, aligning itself with the city's Pride festival. The parish, which has long touted its LGBT “ministry,” promotes...
On Roman Catholicism vs The Gospel: Why We Draw the Line at Justification
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. —Winston ChurchillIn the Christian world, there is a massive assault on denominations and doctrinal divide. After all, we’re all believers and followers of Jesus Christ, right? If so, what’s the...
Responding to the Modern Idols of the World: Feminism, Egalitarianism
Continuing in our Rejecting Modern Idols series, today, we move to another topic. In the Old Testament, we see a repeated pattern of God’s people adopting various forms of pagan idolatry which always led to judgment. Today, we see a similar pattern in the rise of...
SBC Egalitarians Take Victory Laps Over Defeat of Mike Law Amendment
Southern Baptists either never learn from their mistakes or are willfully ignorant of the consequences of compromising, or giving even an inch, on doctrinal purity. The recent defeat of the Mike Law amendment at the SBC annual meeting is a glaring testament to this...
Responding to the Modern Idols of the World: Transgenderism
In the Old Testament, we see numerous examples of societies adopting practices that are abominable in the sight of God. One such practice was the sacrifice of children to false gods. In our modern era, this same spirit of rebellion against God's design is manifesting...
Why Todd White is the Most Dangerous Kind of False Teacher
Todd White is a charismatic preacher who is known for his parlor trick "healings" such as leg-lengthening and various other fake healings. White is the pastor of Lifestyle Christianity, a church in Watauga, Texas, and is well-known in Word of Faith and prosperity...
The Gospel Coalition’s Incessant Quest for Cultural Relevance Is What Makes Them Irrelevant to the Church
The Gospel Coalition (TGC) is notorious for its center-left-leaning views on everything from spiritual to cultural to political issues while masquerading its social agenda as "gospel issues" to maintain a veneer of spiritual authority. In its relentless quest for...
Kamala Harris Encourages Children to Become Cross-dressing Prostitutes
Kamala Harris has once again demonstrated that she lacks any sense of rationality and decency. In a tweet that defies logic, she celebrates "LGBTQI+ children" with a photo of her embracing a man—cross-dressed like a sex worker—at a “pride” event. This isn't about...
Fuller Seminary Contemplates Caving to Sexual Anarchy by Allowing Same-Sex Relationships on Campus
Well, what do you know—another Christian institution seems poised to abandon Christ in favor of sexual anarchy. Fuller Theological Seminary—a school that when founded by Charles Fuller in 1947, actually believed in the inerrancy and authority of Scripture—is now...
“He Gets Us!” Posts False Gospel at Angels Game Claiming “Jesus Included Everyone”
Last night, the "He Gets Us" campaign—a marketing ploy headed up by Ed Stetzer that rebrands Jesus—displayed a sign at the Angels game proclaiming, "Jesus Included Everyone." This silly slogan, which is designed to subtly implant the idea that Jesus was "tolerant" of...
If Southern Baptists Failed to Take a Stand on Women in the Pulpit, Just Imagine What’s Next
In a move that should surprise no one who’s been paying attention, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has once again proven that when faced with a choice between standing firm on biblical principles or caving to cultural pressure, they’ll take the path of least...
The CBF, Which Many SBC Churches are Aligned With, Merges With Pro-Sodomy Organization
In the modern landscape of American Christianity, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) finds itself grappling with internal conflicts that reveal the troubling infiltration of leftist ideologies. A prime example is the dual alignment of some Southern Baptist churches...
Southern Baptists Vote to Continue Funding ERLC and Leftist Agenda
In a disheartening turn of events at last week's Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting, messengers voted overwhelmingly to affirm the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), defeating a motion that would have defunded the entity amid a clear...
NAMB Regional Director Admits They Have No Problem With Women Preachers
If you’ve been following the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), you’re probably aware of its latest debacle, a battle over women preachers. As a few remaining conservatives in the denomination fight to pass what is known as the Law Amendment, an amendment to the...
White Pastor Explains How Churches With Majority White Staff Should Just Burn Their Websites Down
In a spectacular display of pandering and virtue signaling, Johnson Bowie of Victory Church recently delivered a sermon that epitomizes the worst excesses of the woke DEI agenda infecting Evangelical churches today. His assertions, filled with cringe-inducing...
Politics
Canada Proposes Legislation That Would Imprison Christians for Posting Religious Opinion Deemed “Hate Speech” Online
Canada's recent legislative effort, Bill C-63, ostensibly aims to combat online harms, including what it defines as "hate speech." But let's face it, we know where this is going. As with all leftists, the end goal is to silence conservatives, especially Christians....
NAMB Training Manual Might Be the Most Brazen Demonstration of Wokeness in the SBC Yet
Even though we all know the Southern Baptist Convention is woke, it seems like every day we see another example of just how pervasive this evil is in these churches. Over the years, we've uncovered garbage from SBC pastors like David Platt, Matt Chandler, and many...
The Biden Administration’s Latest Act of Discrimination Against Christian Homes: Foster Care
As ethics increasingly rely on cultural trends and the foundations of societal morality continue to tremble under the weight of "progress," an alarming trend has emerged within our federal government's approach to foster care—an agenda that now prioritizes the...
Any Professing Christian Claiming It’s Okay to Vote For Joe Biden Should be Excommunicated
In the sobering words of 1 Corinthians 5:5, the Apostle Paul instructs the church to hand over unrepentant sinners to Satan "for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus." This truth reveals to us the gravity of...
ERLC Head Lobbies Congress for Unconstitutional Bill That Makes it Illegal to Quote Scripture, “We Are in Full Support…”
Yesterday we reported that the U.S. House passed a bill that would challenge the freedom to express certain biblical truths regarding the Jews and their historical actions. The bill, known as the "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023" (H.R. 6090), proposes to adopt a...
Texas (False) “Church” Opens Pregnancy Center That Transports People from Texas to Neighboring States for Abortions
In the current cultural and religious climate where the line between biblical truth and personal convenience increasingly blurs, the announcement by the Truth Pregnancy Resource Center in Dallas is a reminder of just how far some people will go to justify sin—even...
“LGBTQ Conservatives” Need to Stop Calling Themselves “Conservatives”
There has been a major shift in the LGBTQ movement and quite a number of them in recent years have turned toward supporting Republican politicians —particularly, Donald Trump. While Democrats still hold a near-monopoly on sexual aberrancy, Trump himself has garnered...
Pink-haired Prophetess Says You’ll Never Lose Your Scarf or Cell Phone in Heaven, You Can Command Them Back to You
I honestly don't know if this woman suffers from delusions of grandeur, if she's schizophrenic, or if she's just doing all of this to get a rise out of people. But to watch this woman speak, and see the reaction of those who interview her act like they believe what...
How Did a Southern Baptist Leader Become America’s Top Lobbyist for Corrupt Policies in a Third World Nation
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission's (ERLC) Brent Leatherwood's journey to the center of Southern Baptist policymaking reads not so much as a pilgrimage of faith but rather a trek through the thickets of political activism, where the compass often points left...
ERLC’s Brent Leatherwood Confronted by Media For His Suppression of the Trans Shooter’s Motive at Christian School
On March 27, 2023, a mass shooting occurred at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, which resulted in multiple fatalities. The attack was carried out by a transgender leftist who had written a "manifesto" which has currently been withheld due to public records...
The Sydney Stabbing Massacre Demonstrates Why the Second Amendment is Worth Protecting
If you haven't yet seen the news, in the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center in Sydney, Australia yesterday, a chilling scene unfolded that left a nation in mourning and the world in shock—or maybe it didn't. A lone assailant, later identified as 40-year-old Joel...
Doug Wilson Speaks to Tucker Carlson About “Christian Nationalism”
As the world rages against Christianity from all sides, from the far-left American progressivism to even the ostensibly "Christian" centrists like David French, the movement for some within Christendom to embrace what is being labeled "Christian Nationalism" is...
Religion
Russell Moore’s Pastor, Ray Ortlund, Publicly Endorses Kamala Harris for President
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,...
Revoice Speaker Says Paul is Defending the LGBTQ+ Community from “Heterosexual Self-Righteousness”
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...
No Statute of Limitations on False Teaching
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...
Identifying False Teachers: How to Train Your Powers of Discernment and Test the Spirits
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...
No, Amber Thurman Was Not a Victim of the Pro-Life Movement
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...
True Boldness: A Response to Carl Lentz’s Critique of Street Preachers
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 Stepping Down as Lead Pastor of Bellevue to Become Traveling Preacher
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...
Steve Lawson’s One Passion Ministry Releases Statement Confirming Disqualifying Sin
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,...
Fuller Professor Promotes African Reincarnation Cult Leader as a “Powerful Prophetess”
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...
Breaking: Steven Lawson Removed as Pastor from Trinity Due to “Inappropriate Relationship” With Woman
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...
Kentucky Pastor Launches Tuition-Free School After Public School Library Pushes LGBTQ Propaganda on His Daughter
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,...
Kat Kerr Says God Struck Animals in the Garden Mute So They Couldn’t Fall, Don’t Need to Repent to be Saved
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...
Social Issues
Russell Moore’s Pastor, Ray Ortlund, Publicly Endorses Kamala Harris for President
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,...
Revoice Speaker Says Paul is Defending the LGBTQ+ Community from “Heterosexual Self-Righteousness”
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...
No Statute of Limitations on False Teaching
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...
Identifying False Teachers: How to Train Your Powers of Discernment and Test the Spirits
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...
No, Amber Thurman Was Not a Victim of the Pro-Life Movement
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...
True Boldness: A Response to Carl Lentz’s Critique of Street Preachers
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 Stepping Down as Lead Pastor of Bellevue to Become Traveling Preacher
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...
Steve Lawson’s One Passion Ministry Releases Statement Confirming Disqualifying Sin
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,...
Fuller Professor Promotes African Reincarnation Cult Leader as a “Powerful Prophetess”
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...
Breaking: Steven Lawson Removed as Pastor from Trinity Due to “Inappropriate Relationship” With Woman
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...
Kentucky Pastor Launches Tuition-Free School After Public School Library Pushes LGBTQ Propaganda on His Daughter
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,...
Kat Kerr Says God Struck Animals in the Garden Mute So They Couldn’t Fall, Don’t Need to Repent to be Saved
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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Can Christians Still Support the Republican Party After Caving on Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage?
Click here to read this article ad-free.The abortion debate in America has been a defining issue for decades, drawing a clearly defined line between those who value life and those who, quite frankly, promote death. From the infamous Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, which...
Latest ‘He Gets Us’ Campaign Sees ‘They/Thems’ as Victims of Christian Bigotry
The "He Gets Us" campaign, a $100 million public relations initiative aimed at rebranding Jesus, has once again proven its penchant for theological folly. This latest installment features an ad proclaiming, "The one who identifies as they/them is your neighbor." As...
Evangelical “Political Savior,” JD Vance Argues Like a Leftist in Support of the Abortion Pill
From Rod Dreher to Eric Metaxas, Tony Perkins, and Charlie Kirk, J.D. Vance has amassed quite the following among those who see him as the new face of "religious populism." It's an interesting accolade for someone whose claim to fame is being a champion of...
Joe Biden Preaches Black Liberation Theology at Philadelphia Megachurch
The left will always be the first to criticize the right for “mixing religion with politics,” yet, the left is far more guilty of this than we are. In fact, not only is the left guilty of this, but they use their religion as a tool to advance very un-Christian...
BioLogos: The Deceptive Agenda to Undermine Biblical Truth with Evolutionary Mythology
This morning, I ran across an article by Gregory Adaka on BioLogos that claims you can reconcile faith in the living God with the religion of evolution—an increasingly popular claim in Christendom, yet a claim that is as absurd as it is dangerous.BioLogos, a nefarious...
Most Evangelicals, Even Anti-Abortion Evangelicals, Fine With Killing Embryos Through IVF
In recent decades, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has become a celebrated marvel in our society of convenience, “progress,” and modernization. The process, often portrayed as a “miracle” for infertile couples, involves the creation of embryos outside the womb, which are...
Andy Stanley, Referring to Himself as “Theologically Conservative,” Defends Rick Warren Against the SBC
As we've reported here at The Dissenter many times over the years, Andy Stanley, the liberal, LGBTQ-affirming, Scripture-twisting false pastor extraordinaire, has once again proven that theological acrobatics and doctrinal contortionism are alive and well in modern...
Is “Talking to Jesus” by Maverick City Music and Elevation Worship Biblically Sound?
"Talking to Jesus" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music has captivated many with its emotional and seemingly heartfelt lyrics. However, a closer examination reveals several theological issues that misrepresent the true nature of Jesus Christ. First off, this...
Lady-pastrix Says the Story of The Egyptian Midwives Was About Defending Abortion
In what can only be described as a clown show, ladypastrix and imbecile, Jen Strickland of Claremont United Church of Christ has redefined absurdity with her sermon. She claims, “Reproductive rights, as it turns out, have been under attack since 1500 BCE,” and that...
Tractor Supply Releases Statement, Abandons Support for LGBTQ Movement, DEI Initiatives, and Other Leftist Causes
Corporate America has largely abandoned the average American to embrace the petty causes of far-left special interest groups. But one company is taking a stand. Tractor Supply Co., a breath of fresh air and common sense in the midst of corporate insanity, says it has...
Catholics Have a “Serious” Discussion: Satan is More Afraid of Mary Than of God
Catholics always argue that they don’t worship Mary. Yet, their actions and their words repeatedly tell us otherwise. A recent conversation between papist apologist, Matt Fradd and his guest on the podcast "Pints With Aquinas" is a glaring testament to the...
Why Has Steven Furtick Never Addressed Controversial Social Issues Like Abortion or Homosexuality?
Steven Furtick, the founder and lead "pastor" of Elevation Church, has become a household name among modern megachurch prosperity gospel frauds from Joel Osteen to T.D. Jakes to Carl Lentz. But beneath his polished exterior and motivational speeches lies a deeper...
New York Catholic Parish to Celebrate LGBTQ Mass Ahead of NY Pride Festival
(New York, NY — The Dissenter) The Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City is preparing to celebrate a “Pre-Pride Festive” mass, aligning itself with the city's Pride festival. The parish, which has long touted its LGBT “ministry,” promotes...
On Roman Catholicism vs The Gospel: Why We Draw the Line at Justification
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. —Winston ChurchillIn the Christian world, there is a massive assault on denominations and doctrinal divide. After all, we’re all believers and followers of Jesus Christ, right? If so, what’s the...
Responding to the Modern Idols of the World: Feminism, Egalitarianism
Continuing in our Rejecting Modern Idols series, today, we move to another topic. In the Old Testament, we see a repeated pattern of God’s people adopting various forms of pagan idolatry which always led to judgment. Today, we see a similar pattern in the rise of...
Two Years After the Overturning of Roe v. Wade, Where Are We?
Two years after the overturning of the most egregious Supreme Court ruling in American history, Roe v. Wade, we've witnessed the double-edged effects of such a horrific stain on our nation. And after overturning it, we're still seeing the lasting effects of Roe v....
Christless Conservatism: Atheists and False Teachers Invited to Preach at TPUSA’s “Believers’ Summit”
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) under Charlie Kirk has long presented itself as a defender of conservative values, but a closer examination reveals a troubling trajectory—one that increasingly waters down Christianity and dilutes the Gospel. TPUSA isn't just a political...
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: Bad Doctrine Often Reveals Underlying Sin
The modern church landscape is rife with wolves in sheep's clothing, those charlatans who twist the Scriptures for their own personal gain. It's not just the galling falsehoods they preach—whether it be the prosperity gospel, egalitarianism, the New Apostolic...
SBC Egalitarians Take Victory Laps Over Defeat of Mike Law Amendment
Southern Baptists either never learn from their mistakes or are willfully ignorant of the consequences of compromising, or giving even an inch, on doctrinal purity. The recent defeat of the Mike Law amendment at the SBC annual meeting is a glaring testament to this...
“Apostle” Sharon Nesbitt Describes the Holy Spirit as a Mother Hen “Hovering” Over the Waters
Sometimes, when I run across such nonsense, I get angry. But in this case, I can only feel absolute pity for such utter foolishness. In fact, it appears we've stumbled into a theological comedy sketch, masquerading as deep biblical “insight.” "Apostle" Sharon Nesbitt...
Responding to the Modern Idols of the World: Transgenderism
In the Old Testament, we see numerous examples of societies adopting practices that are abominable in the sight of God. One such practice was the sacrifice of children to false gods. In our modern era, this same spirit of rebellion against God's design is manifesting...
Pagan Idolatry and The Democrats’ Quest For Unfettered Sex
But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeedYou’re gonna have to serve somebody,It may be the devil or it may be the LordBut you’re gonna have to serve somebody. Bob Dylan, Gotta Serve Somebody These lyrics in Bob Dylan's 1979 hit song ring as true today as...
Why Todd White is the Most Dangerous Kind of False Teacher
Todd White is a charismatic preacher who is known for his parlor trick "healings" such as leg-lengthening and various other fake healings. White is the pastor of Lifestyle Christianity, a church in Watauga, Texas, and is well-known in Word of Faith and prosperity...
How Did the Church Become So Complacent, Celebrating Drag Queens in the Pulpit?
As I was doing my morning reading, I was pointed to this article at Religion News Service (RNS) praising and celebrating the abomination of drag performances in churches, particularly, in the pulpit. This abomination is a clear indication of the modern professing...