by John Ellis Readers of this blog are (should be) aware of my thoughts on white evangelicalism. The deeper I dive into the history of the movement, the more convinced I’ve become that white evangelicalism is a false religion. This past summer, historian Matthew Sutton published an article in Oxford Academic: Journal of the American … Continue reading Consumerism Sits at the Center of White Evangelicalism
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The Ideological Sluttiness of MAGA
by John Ellis It was only a week ago or so that I thought that someone should check in on Rand Paul and make sure he’s okay. I mean, while I’m no fan of libertarianism[1], Rand Paul is still made in God’s image, and I don’t want him to suffer. And I was guessing that … Continue reading The Ideological Sluttiness of MAGA
Donald Trump v. the Courts: The End of an Independent Judiciary?
by John Ellis Since taking the oath of office on January 20, President Trump has set about remaking the federal government. Mass layoffs, the shuttering of federal departments, rolling back regulations, and sweeping deportations are all part of the Trump administration’s whirlwind of activities. Lawsuits by various affected parties have quickly followed. The number of … Continue reading Donald Trump v. the Courts: The End of an Independent Judiciary?
It May be Time to Begin Planning a Farewell Party for Free Speech in America
by John Ellis Many historians consider A. Mitchell Palmer the worst Cabinet member in US history.[1] Serving as Woodrow Wilson’s Attorney General during the final two years of his presidency, Palmer’s name is forever glued to the infamous Palmer Raids that saw over 6,000 people imprisoned and tortured, with many threatened with deportation, for daring … Continue reading It May be Time to Begin Planning a Farewell Party for Free Speech in America
The Profaning of “O Holy Night”
by John Ellis “O Holy Night” is not only one of my favorite Christmas carols, it is also one of my favorite songs across all genres. In my first play after college, a production of The Homecoming by Earl Hamner, Jr., I played the lead Clay-Boy, better known as John-Boy from the TV series The … Continue reading The Profaning of “O Holy Night”
Why I Appreciate Postmodernism
by John Ellis Good luck defining postmodernism. Justice Potter's most famous words are apropos when defining it. For me, I know this: I appreciate postmodernism because it stands alone in Western thought, including within Christendom, in its acknowledgement that the Tower of Babel leads to nowhere.
‘For Our Daughters’: Exposing Abuse Within Complementarianism
by John Ellis I was well into adulthood before I first began hearing the stories of abuse suffered by females I grew up with. Many of their abusers were men in positions of authority. Their stories are not mine to tell, though. As an elder in a 9 Marks church, I had firsthand knowledge of … Continue reading ‘For Our Daughters’: Exposing Abuse Within Complementarianism
Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Will Likely Sink the Economy
by John Ellis Among Donald Trump’s favorite policy goals is a tariff hike. The former president proposes a 10% tariff on all imported goods and a 60% and higher tariff on Chinese goods. Among his many misunderstandings of how tariffs work, Donald Trump likes to brag that foreign countries will pay the United States for … Continue reading Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Will Likely Sink the Economy
Constantine’s Christendom and Transhumanism Are on a Collision Course. I Don’t Think the Church Is Ready.
by John Ellis Prompted by a conversation about transhumanism with a friend yesterday, I revisited some of the books in my library by the likes of Nick Bostrom and William MacAskill. As I was rereading this morning, it hit me that the transhumanist/longtermist[1] agenda eerily parallels an anthropocentric reading of the Biblical creation story. In … Continue reading Constantine’s Christendom and Transhumanism Are on a Collision Course. I Don’t Think the Church Is Ready.
TV Sitcom Dad Versus Complementarian Dad: Is There Even a Difference?
by John Ellis In her latest comedy special,[1] Nikki Glaser reveals to the audience that she doesn’t want to have kids, confessing that being a mom is too much work. She then reluctantly admits that she could be a bad mom because being a bad mom doesn’t require a lot of work, quickly adding, “like … Continue reading TV Sitcom Dad Versus Complementarian Dad: Is There Even a Difference?
Practically Known Theology 