by John Ellis According to the most recent data I could find, self-described atheists make up 4% of America’s population. Pew reports, “this is up from 2% in 2011.” Add in the 5% of Americans who describe themselves as agnostic, and nearly 1 out of every 10 Americans are sceptics of the highest order. In … Continue reading How to Convince an Atheist that God Exists
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Does Divorce and Remarriage Disqualify a Man From Being a Pastor?
by John Ellis As someone who is divorced, remarried, and who has served as a pastor, this question is not abstract for me. Years ago when I was first approached about the possibility of serving as a pastor, I initially balked because of my divorce and remarriage. In fact, I resisted becoming a pastor for … Continue reading Does Divorce and Remarriage Disqualify a Man From Being a Pastor?
The Billy Graham Rule Has Become an Idol for Many Men
by John Ellis Over the last couple of years, thanks in large part to rediscovered quotes made by Mike Pence, the Billy Graham Rule has been put under our cultural microscope. The rise of the #MeToo movement has also contributed to a needed look at the ways in which some men claim to be seeking … Continue reading The Billy Graham Rule Has Become an Idol for Many Men
Becoming an Atheist: The Incomplete Epistemology of Christian Fundamentalism
“I do not endeavor, O Lord, to penetrate thy sublimity, for in no wise do I compare my understanding with that; but I do long to understand in some degree thy truth, which my heart believes and loves. For I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe in order to … Continue reading Becoming an Atheist: The Incomplete Epistemology of Christian Fundamentalism
Practically Known Theology 