Category Archives: religion

More on the Norway Terror and Jumping to Conclusions

Posted on July 24, 2011 by ehurst

Nothing is ever as simple as we would like it to be. As I write this, I am aware that Breivik’s manifesto has been made available. It’s longer by far than that of the Unabomber, and I won’t pretend to … Continue reading →

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Norway Terror: Let’s Not Jump to Conclusions or Lies

Posted on July 23, 2011 by ehurst

The single biggest lie was the one first told by the establishment, suggesting the bombing and shooting in Norway was connected to Islamic Jihad terrorism. Quite the opposite, it seems. If anything, the ultimate source may be pinned on Israel. … Continue reading →

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Word of the Lord Against OKC-PD and Municipal Government

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ehurst

Background: Here is a list of articles ranging between fawning police butt-kissers and raging anti-establishment conspiracy nuts — Crime, Minors Breaking Curfew On Rise In Bricktown Okla. City Cops Catch Flak for Mistaken Teen Curfew Arrests” Police State Insanity: Teens … Continue reading →

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When Words Fail

Posted on July 21, 2011 by ehurst

What do you call it when lying to excuse evil becomes the routine? If a government representatives tells the truth, it’s only to cover up an even bigger lie. In other words, government is reflexively dishonest. That’s the default policy. … Continue reading →

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Does McDowell Not Get It?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by ehurst

One of the most brilliant minds in Christian Apologetics appears to miss the point. The news article comes via Christian Post, telling us Josh McDowell seems to think the Internet is a major threat to Christian faith. If this is … Continue reading →

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Driven to Fail

Posted on July 19, 2011 by ehurst

What kind of success story is it which climaxes with a grisly execution of the hero? Yeah, it’s the story of Jesus Christ. Following Jesus means I’m driven to fail in the same terms, that is, in terms of worldly … Continue reading →

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We Are Not

Posted on July 12, 2011 by ehurst

Our house church is not Protestant, nor Catholic, nor Orthodox, nor do we fit any other standard associations. We have no legal charter, no corporate property, and precious little organization. We don’t consider ourselves a distinct entity at all. We … Continue reading →

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Legalism and Religion

Posted on July 9, 2011 by ehurst

It’s not about semantics, per se, but clear thinking. Legalism is not simply a matter of hide-bound about rules. It’s not being a stickler for pointless details, not wrangling over endless permutations of application. Those are symptoms. Legalism is making … Continue reading →

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Tribulation Church: Isolation Is Our Lot

Posted on July 8, 2011 by ehurst

I joined a House Church forum this week: Radical Christian Cafe. Not a lot of traffic; not too many members and they don’t do too much airhead chatter. Granted, even here I will be an oddball. I don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Modern Exodus

Posted on July 2, 2011 by ehurst

You can read the Exodus account if you like, but most of us know the story. Please, ignore the movie versions, as they are loaded with artistic liberties which detract from the real story. To summarize, the tiny household of … Continue reading →

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