By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “The words of the Pharisee as he prayed summarize how most people think of themselves: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men – extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector’ (Luke 18:11). Every human effort toward reconciliation with God is unacceptable to him […]
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It’s All Your Fault
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “God went straight to the heart of the matter. Adam’s discrimination was his incrimination. ‘Who told thee that thou wast naked?’ Adam must be made to confess his sin. Instead of doing so, however, he came up with a despicable excuse: ‘The Woman whom thou gavest to be with […]
Is it a Sin to Buy a Lottery Ticket, make a Sports Bet, Spend a Little at the Casino?
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 18, 2022 Is it a sin to buy a lottery ticket? What about making a bet at a casino – so long as it’s a budgeted amount of money and made responsibly? How about dropping a sports bet? Is it a sin to gamble? Some people would […]
Sin’s Vaccine
By Dave Eden, Eden’s Political Cartoons “In his book, Our God Breathed Book – The Bible, the late Dr. John R. Rice, said: “The Bible gives the most accurate, definite, brief statement of the use of the blood in the body, a statement which is absolutely scientific. Leviticus 17:11 says, ‘For the life of the […]
Southern LGBTQ Health Survey’s Alarming Statistics Raise Serious Question
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League November 15, 2019 A couple of weeks ago, the Campaign for Southern Equality, in partnership with Western NC Community Health Services, released results from their 2019 Southern LGBTQ Health Survey. Both groups are based in Asheville, N.C., and say that this is the most extensive study of its […]