A college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues
In a Dallas Voice article out today, James Stabile talks to John Wright about his experiences with Heartland World Ministries Church and Pure Life Ministries. Rev. Joe Oden is quoted as well. Oden’s statements in the DV article are consistent with the interview he gave to me on the 18th. The Light the Highway folks have … Continue reading “James Stabile speaks out; apologizes for actions”
Recently, I have posted about the James Stabile saga involving the young man filmed during an event sponsored by Heartland World Ministry Church. Mr. Stabile left home and became involved with the church, eventually filmed by Christian Broadcasting Network, then enrolled in Pure Life Ministries and is now back at home with his parents. I … Continue reading “Rev. Joseph Stabile wants to put controversy to rest”
On December 15, I posted a lengthy account of a young man, James Stabile, who was featured in a CBN segment extolling the healing power of a ministry in Dallas. According to the story, he met Dallas area minister Joe Oden, while cruising the gay bars in the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Rev. Oden, at the time believed the young man … Continue reading “Follow up on the James Stabile story”
Although my name won’t show up for awhile, I just added my name to the signers of the letter below. It appears to me that the letter is clearly aimed at Donald Trump, his evangelical defenders and particularly Trump’s ambiguous response to the racist protests in Charlottesville. The letter was posted this morning at the … Continue reading “An Open Letter from Christian Scholars on Racism in America Today”
Sad. Conn. church creates stir with gay exorcism video By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN – 1 hour ago BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) – The video shows the 16-year-old boy lying on the floor, his body convulsing, as elders of a small Connecticut church cast a “homosexual demon” from his body. “Rip it from his throat!” a woman yells. … Continue reading “Connecticut church tries to cast out homosexuality”