Saturday, July 16, 2016

AronRa Interviews Dennis Diehl



AronRa did an interview of our very own Dennis Diehl this morning.  You will remember AronRa's brilliant take down of delusional Dave Pack over his fraudulent series on evolution. It seems like every thing Dave touches anymore turns into one embarrassing extravaganza after another.


From video site:

Dennis Diehl was a Pastor for 26 years with the Worldwide Church of God under the late Herbert W. Armstrong and Garner Ted Armstrong. He pastored in 14 congregations in 5 states from 1972 until leaving the ministry in 1998 in the upheaval following the fracturing of the church during a time of reckless theological change. Difficult times brought him to admit to the many contradictions and myths associated with Old Testament Israel, the Gospel stories of Jesus and the enigma of the Apostle Paul as founder of Christianity and not any Jesus. Dennis also came to recognize the damage the failed first century prophecy called The Book of Revelation causes 2000 years later in the lives of those who think it still is for today.
Dennis has written extensively about abusive ministries, the dangers of personality cults, mental illness in ministry as well as Biblical errancy and origin issues. He was included in the Clergy Project, founded by Dan Barker, which is designed to help ministers, who have their crisis of faith, exit the ministry and face the problems such life changes bring to them and their families. 
Dennis is a student of the earth sciences, archaeology, paleontology, cosmology with a special interest in human evolution. While the Bible speaks of "science falsely so called," Dennis appreciates science well done. 
Dennis lives in Portland, Oregon and has a therapeutic massage practice in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

If you are in the Dallas area and want to see AronRa live then check out this event:

My first formal debate, July 23rd in Downtown Dallas





Noah, Mt Ararat and the Hippo


Friday, July 15, 2016

Living Church of God Headquarters Just Can't Stay Away From This Blog


It's another fun day in California, though thousands of miles away those fun folks in Charlotte are busy reading this blog.  Every time I post a new entry, and particularly those regarding LCG or Meredith, the maps light up:




While it is common knowledge that LCG monitors this blog, it is still a good time to warn LCG members (and there are a LOT of you) that when you comment please make sure to remain "anonymous" or use fake names.  Rod McNair's gestapo will work over time to find out who you are if you leave a real name.  

Though we all may not agree on theological stances, this is a place for LCG members to keep up to date on the shenanigans in the church.  Plus, I allow you to say what you want which is something that the COG never has allowed.
Hi Rod!