More on the New Warriors Training Adventure

Since my initial post on the New Warriors Training Adventure, I have been asking around for reactions to the weekend. Also, I have been in contact with a large group of people who have attended one of the initiations. There is much secrecy surrounding this organization and the tone often borders on fear. I plan … Continue reading “More on the New Warriors Training Adventure”

Houston Press article depicts a dark side of New Warriors Adventure

In researching the New Warriors Adventure Weekend, I came across this recent article depicting a dark side to the experience. New Warriors is recommended by some reparative therapists (e.g., Richard Cohen, NARTH) as a means of getting in touch with lost masculinity. It is a chilling expose’ of secret activities conducted by a secret organization. … Continue reading “Houston Press article depicts a dark side of New Warriors Adventure”

Yahoo News: Eric Metaxas’ House of Mirrors

In a remarkable Yahoo News article, Jon Ward gives the public a look into the thinking of Eric Metaxas as he defends himself against his critics. Metaxas is the author of books on Bonhoeffer, Wilberforce and most recently Martin Luther. Much to the puzzlement of many, Metaxas is also a full-throated supporter of Donald Trump. … Continue reading “Yahoo News: Eric Metaxas’ House of Mirrors”

News from the Alternative Universe: David Barton Builds Support for Ted Cruz in the Midwest

I confess I didn’t see this coming. In August 2012, when Thomas Nelson pulled David Barton’s flawed book on Thomas Jefferson, I hoped that the event would cause some reflection among culture warriors about the Christian nation narrative that threatens our First Amendment freedoms. I thought debunking the extreme claims would cause reflection about the … Continue reading “News from the Alternative Universe: David Barton Builds Support for Ted Cruz in the Midwest”

Note to Evangelical Culture Warriors and Pastor Tullian Tchividjian from Benjamin Rush

The Father of Psychiatry, Benjamin Rush (1746-1813), signed the Declaration of Independence  and was a delegate to the Constitutional Congress. Rush was good friends with both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Despite his universalist beliefs, he is a favorite of David Barton and other Christian Nationalists because he was a founder who articulated many Christian … Continue reading “Note to Evangelical Culture Warriors and Pastor Tullian Tchividjian from Benjamin Rush”