Paula White's Cognitive Dissonance on Human Suffering Needs a Breakthrough

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Paula White-Cain, the senior "pastor" of New Destiny Christian Center needs a major breakthrough when it comes to her cognitive dissonance on human suffering. Two recent Facebook posts leave us wondering if she ever did a connect the dots exercise in elementary school.

Below she seems to show empathy and understanding for a woman suffering from an extreme issue of facial bumps.

But then she tells people to simply declare their breakthrough.

This really highlights the lack of depth in the prosperity "gospel" movement. They don't have answers for human suffering. Their understanding of human suffering is about half the breadth of a frog hair, and their ability to provide comfort and a complete perspective on human suffering leaves the hurting hanging in the breeze speaking forth powerless declarations.

The suffering need more than snake oil to sooth pain created by the serpent. They need a comprehensive biblical theology that lets them know the Savior who crushed the serpent's head is always near despite this present suffering they experience.

Hillsong Website Links to Lusty Esther Houston Website

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We just posted an article about the lewd photograph that was posted on "Pastor" Esther Houston's Instagram. She quickly removed that photo, but we've discovered that this is just a regular part of "Pastor" Houston's life, it seems. She did this same thing about a year ago; see Now You See Her Now You Don't. She's accustomed to posting sexy pictures of herself, and her "church" is directly supporting this activity.

Hillsong Church has a biography page for Esther Houston, and it directly links to her MISSWHOO webpage containing photos that could lead many into temptation. You've been warned.

 In case you think this woman isn't really considered a pastor, below is a screenshot of the official Hillsong website. Notice how Hillsong describes Esther as someone who is "redefining modern day misconceptions. " Hmmm...

Below is a sampling from the Miss Whoo website and Houston's clothing store website: Houston Graeff.

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Here are a few screenshots from a video on Esther Houston's YouTube channel where a model is wearing a t-shirt with the "F" word clearly written across the front:

Jesus instructed us to pray not to be lead into temptation. Scripture continually calls us to run away from sexual lust. Why is Hillsong Church linking to a site that can very easily provoke those sinful passions? Why is Hillsong Church sending the clear message to young women that it's okay to use your body as a sexually alluring object? How bad do things have to get before the Hillsong empire will be exposed as not really a church at all, but as the multi-million dollar corporate entity that it actually is??

“Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world.”— 1 John 1: 15-16
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what it the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ”— Romans 12: 1-2
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.”— 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-5

 

One last thought:

       We at Pirate Christian Media are not interested in simply getting web hits to increase numbers (and thus post controversial things like this to get more views). We are very concerned that gigantic, corrupt media empires like Hillsong, need to be exposed, and the Evangelical Industrial Complex will not do it. Most of the so-called "trusted leaders" within Evangelicalism want to look the other way and pretend everything is okay.  

Posting these kinds of lewd stories is not fun for us, and we certainly don't intend to cause more people to stumble by posting questionable photographs.  But if nobody exposes these things, they will only get worse. We feel it's necessary to put this stuff in everyones's face (so to speak) in order to shake people up.

 

For more information about Hillsong check out: The Brian Houston & Hillsong Cornucopia of False Doctrine, Abuse, Obfuscation & Money Generation

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and un-loving to criticize Hillsong (or any other popular teacher/church) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend Hillsong, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

 

Is it any surprise that Esther Houston is a "co-pastor" with Carl Lentz?

Disgusting Hillsong Santa Has a "Package" For You

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Hillsong Pastor Diego Simila (also known as the Naked Cowboy) has shown up again in a disgusting "costume" at a Christmas party for Hillsong's Pastrix Esther Houston. Houston thought it would be a good idea to post this on Instagram (it was removed within a few hours of this article being posted). This photo looks like it came from a drug dealer party or something, but it didn't: this is the culture of some of the leaders at Hillsong:

Here's an article about this from ChurchWatch Central: Simila's Comeback: Hillsong's Naked Santa Puts Hillsong's Naked Cowboy to Shame

Here's another article from Pulpit and Pen: Hillsong's Naked Cowboy is Back-Except Now It's Naked Santa!

 We expect the staff at Hillsong to pretend that this didn't happen, then to admit it happened but it's not a big deal (because we don't understand their version of "fun") and then we expect Hillsong to turn this into a story about how their critics are too harsh and negative (and jealous) and take things "out of context." But seriously, is this what Christian pastors should be doing?? 

"Pastor" Esther Houston has no problem at all with posting sexy pictures of herself. In fact, Hillsong Church links directly to her seductive website full of sexy photos, where you can also find her clothing for sale. We are not making this up! Read about it here: Hillsong Website Links to Lusty Esther Houston Website. 

“Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world.”
— 1 John 1: 15-16
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what it the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ”
— Romans 12: 1-2
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-5

For more (serious) information about Hillsong check out: The Brian Houston & Hillsong Cornucopia of False Doctrine, Abuse, Obfuscation & Money Generation

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and un-loving to criticize Hillsong (or any other popular teacher/church) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend Hillsong, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

Christmas: It's Time To Pander to the Crowds Again!

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Every year the biggest churches put on the biggest spectacles to attract the biggest crowds. Here's a video compilation of a few of the most ridiculous:

Just in case you aren't nauseous yet, here's a post from last year at this time: Battle of the Crazy Gigantic Extreme Christmas Spectacles!

“I wanna see people floating around My churches on wires! Where are the acrobats? Can’t we get more acrobats for the Christmas Show?? Let’s get some colored lights on those drums! Turn up the bass solo-I want people to feel it! Remember, Christmas is all about ME and MY SHOW!!!”
— Things Jesus Never Said

Brian Houston Says You Need More Money!

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Here's a blast to the past that reminds us of Brian Houston's true theology...Word of Faith Prosperity Heresy

Although Brian Houston still teaches a form of  "Prosperity Gospel," he's more subtle about it nowadays. Here's Brian's book that he (literally) has been buying up from all over the world because he doesn't want people to know that he actually said these stupid "Word of Faith" things:

"Season of Popcorn Is Here!" Says God (through the prophet Lana Vawser)

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Here's an important prophecy from the prophet Lana Vawser:

Now that we have this new Word from the Lord, we can add it to our Bibles, right? God's Word used to be pretty good, but now it's a lot better! This has to be true because Lana saw a lot of popcorn after God spoke to her. Wow! 

Why did God speak this new "Season of Popcorn" word to Lana? She says "God is confirming His word in supernatural ways in this season, and it's gonna be fun! The Lord's gonna confirm to you what he's speaking in ways that you couldn't even imagine! He's gonna pop His head up in the most random places and you will be filled with joy, knowing that you've heard from God... the enemy is screaming that your dream is not gonna come true, but the Lord is releasing supernatural breakthrough in this season of acceleration!"

 

What is being accelerated in this "Season of Popcorn"? What is Lana Vawser seeing? Possibly more nonsense in pop-Evangelical Christianity is being accelerated? 

There is a strong connection between popcorn and movies. Maybe she was receiving creative vibes about Revolution Church's "Christmas at the Movies".

In this Christmas season, nothing says Jesus isn't enough more than a movie theme distraction, and pastor dressed in an ugly sweater vest. 

Maybe Lana Vawser saw the acceleration of more nonsense.

Possibly the winds of the "spirit" tuned her into the acceleration of nonsense at Potential Church with their Who-ville Christmas.

The nonsense is popping and accelerating in pop-Evangelicalism this Christmas season isn't it? During a time that should preach our coming savior is enough, many churches are actually confessing that our gospel isn't enough and actually needs to be supplemented with gimmicks. Gospel + 0 = not enough. Gospel + gimmicks = just right. Right? 

Wrong.

It's time for some in the church to repent of these cheesy vain imaginations disguised as the word of God. Many need to understand Jesus + gimmicks is not good math. 

These neo-traditions of men have become our new idols, and like all idols they must be demolished. Ask God to grant you repentance if you fall under this category. His grace and forgiveness is enough for you, no gimmicks needed.

Doug Addison Announces New Revelation from God-Sells Last Year's Prophecy at a Discount

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"Doug Addison is a prophetic speaker, author, Life Coach and stand-up comedian" according to his online biography.

He also claims to have the inside track to God. This meme shows the level of Doug's extra-special superty-duperty knowledge. He is directing people to their own vain imaginations and to his website. He is NOT directing people to the true Word of God; instead, he is deliberately causing people to avoid it.

And for the truly desperate and deceived, there's this:

There's less than a month left in 2016 and Addison is still trying to make a few more bucks off of his utterly useless book of predictions for 2016. He's gotta clear off space on his shelves before he publishes the "2017 Book of Worthless Christian Fortune Telling." 

Instead of selling these idiotic books at a steep discount, why doesn't he tell everyone about all the stuff that came true since he published them 11 months ago?? He could sell a boatload of the 2017 Edition just by demonstrating all of the wonderful things that were accomplished since the 2016 Edition was published and sold. 

Doug Addison, what kind of God do you serve? You teach that this God is giving confusing and conflicting messages to his people, instead of the one and only Holy Bible that never changes. And we're supposed to believe that God gives special messages directly to you, and then you get to make money by charging people for it?? 

 

 

Read more about this false teacher:

This "Prophet" Will Read Tattoo So People Can find Their Destiny

The Swiss Army Anointing-5 Signs You Might You May Have It

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and unloving to criticize Doug Addison (or any other popular teacher/prophet) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend this kind of "prophetic" nonsense, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

We Will NOT Post a Grown Man Dancing Around Church in a Diaper!

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Even the Museum of Idolatry has standards.

(But here's an article from Tony Miano about this bizarre event: Diaper Man's Connection to Bethel Redding) 

 

Urgent Prophecy Held For Ransom by Jennifer LeClaire

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Jennifer LeClaire says God gave her a profound prophetic word about the angels of abundant harvest.

“God gave me a profound prophetic word about the angels of abundant harvest and I’ve raced to get this book into your hands so you can hear the word of the Lord and apply biblical principles that will position you to reap the overflow in this season.”

She claims to have an urgency about this profound prophetic word from God.

“Understanding the times and seasons-and knowing what to do-is vital in the hour in which we live. That’s why I have such an urgency about this prophetic word and the book I’ve written to equip you to cooperate with the angels of abundant harvest the Lord is releasing in this hour.”

There is something very interesting about this supposed profound and urgent prophetic word from God. You have to fork over money and buy her book in order to gain access.

“The Lord gave me a significant prophetic word. I’ll share just a few lines of it here:

“An abundant harvest is at hand. I am releasing angels of abundant harvest into the nation. You will reap what you have sown. This is a double-edged sword. Where the enemy has resisted your harvest in years past, you will see a multiplication effect of blessing in your life. Doors will open unto you that no man can open. Opportunities will come your way that you never dreamed, imagined or even thought to ask for. Provision will enter your life from unexpected places.”

The prophecy, which I share in my book, is much longer than this and goes into greater detail. I am convinced the body of Christ needs to hear this word and understand how to apply it. Indeed, I feel so strongly about this word in due season that I’ve set other things aside to rush this book out to you. If you believe and war with this prophetic word-and apply the principles in this manuscript-it could change your life.”

Why is Jennifer LeClaire holding this profound and urgent prophetic word from God hostage until ransom is paid by purchasing her book? If it's a truly profound and urgent direct word from God that the body of Christ needs to understand and apply, shouldn't she just publish it on a public website and give access free of charge? She's basically making merchandise of God's supposed direct revelation to her, and is also making merchandise of her followers.

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.”
— 2 Peter 2: 1-3

There is absolutely no need for Jennifer LeClaire to only distribute her supposed urgent prophetic word through book only. There is plenty of technology available to distribute it free of charge online. If she really believed this was urgent, she would post it to her website right away.

Please don't believe her nonsense. She's turning you into merchandise to fill her bank account. Her whole angle is to make you believe angels can assist in growing your harvest. Yet to gain information to increase your harvest, you must pay her ransom which ends up increasing her harvest. The idol here is clearly money.

The Bug Spray Prophet Heals With Doom Insecticide

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South African “prophet” Lethebo Rabalago of Mount Zion General Assembly sprays Doom insecticide on people coming to him for healing reports The BBC.

These people appear to have received the blessing.

Doom markets itself as fast and deadly.

Some of his followers on social media appear to support this publicity.

Some things are so over the top on the absurd scale that no further explanation is needed. This is one of those things.

Only You Can Command Angels to Prevent Election Fraud - God's Hands Are Tied

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God's hands are tied. Jo Ellen Stevens of TCIC Ministries said God showed her there are "Poll Watcher Angels," but they'll only be sent to protect the election if we issue a decree.

God is (sort of) on the throne, and he could (maybe) protect the elections, but he really can't... his hands are tied. He can't even speak to the angels, apparently.

Do you see the idolatry? God is rendered powerless, as his creation is rendered more powerful than him. God is portrayed as a helpless damsel in distress who would love to protect the integrity of our elections, but he can't, it's all up to us and our powerful proclamations.

This is not Christianity, this is a made-up religion. "Dreams and visions" indeed!

Mammon Idol at Cedar Creek Church

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Has your church ever done a song during an official Sunday worship service that helps direct your heart toward the love of money? Cedar Creek Church directed the hearts of their flock toward money by singing Billionaire by Bruno Mars.

The lyrics are (obviously) very narcissistic. “See my name in shining lights.”

“I wanna be a billionaire so freakin’ bad.”

The job of a shepherd is to direct the heart toward the love of God, not the love of money. This song (and the video) does more to tickle and provoke the love of money, than to stir the heart toward the love of God.

This song was a warm up to the sermon series called "The Vanishing Act" where the pastor starts by asking, "Is there a way to enjoy money the way God intended? That's what this series is all about." Weird...

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and un-loving to criticize Cedar Creek Church (or any other popular teacher/church) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend this kind of "worship" service, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Here's a very extensive documentary exposing the problems with the "Seeker-Friendly" church model: Church of Tares: Purpose Driven, Seeker Sensitive

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

Seductive Sensuality at Church by the Glades

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Do you go to Sunday worship service to be sensually seduced? By a female singer dressed kinda like a witch? During a special "sermon series" about Harry Potter?? Church by the Glades has earned their way onto the Museum of Idolatry yet again. Their opener I Put a Spell on You with a Harry Potter theme has a sensual seductive tone. 

Sensually scampering down the catwalk.

Sensual shoulder shimmies with webbed cleavage. This woman is obviously made up and dressed to look like a witch (or something like that) as she sings "I put a spell on you." Is this really a good idea for a church service??

Jesus told us to ask not to be lead into temptation, but Church by the Glades seems to think differently. Jesus told us not to imitate the world, but Church by the Glades does it each and every Sunday.

“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
— Romans 12:1-2

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and un-loving to criticize Church by the Glades (or any other popular teacher/church) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend this kind of "worship" service, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Here's a very extensive documentary exposing the problems with the "Seeker-Friendly" church model: Church of Tares: Purpose Driven, Seeker Sensitive

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

Holy Ghost Wiener Roast!

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New Life Church is having a... they're having a... um... (this is hard to actually type)...

They're having a HOLY GHOST WIENER ROAST:

This might help to answer the question: "Why doesn't anyone take God and the church seriously anymore?" 

In 20 years, didn't anyone stop to consider that they probably shouldn't use the name of the Holy Spirit in combination with a "wiener roast?" 

(from the New Life church facebook page)

(from the New Life church facebook page)

"Prophetic" Mystery Meat - Shawn Bolz Needs a Lifeline

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Prophets don’t usually need help from their audience, that is unless you’re Shawn Bolz. He began a recent “prophecy” by saying. . .

“Let’s try this out.”
“Sometimes my words land really strongly.”
“It’s like a game show, I need your help.”

When your prophet prefaces his prophecy with words that make it sound like a science experiment, and he calls on you for help, and is basically using you as a lifeline, chances are, your prophet is not a real prophet.

This prophecy is like a hamburger you’d get at a cheap fast food joint. It clearly has some filler, and is not the pure word of God. He mixes it with his own sense of uncertainty, audience participation, and random guessing. This is what a fortune teller does. He’s serving up prophetic mystery meat.

God’s real prophets did not need lifelines. They didn’t act like it was a science experiment. God gave them the direct word and they spoke it.

We don’t need a diet of prophetic mystery meat when God’s word to us is already in the Bible.

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and un-loving to criticize Shawn Bolz (or any other so-called prophet) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

Shawn Bolz is part of the New Apostolic Reformation

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend Rosalind, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

Patricia King Will Help Find You a Spouse! (for only $79.00)

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Patricia King has a new teaching program for sale at XPMedia: Finding Your Mate.

(ScreenShot from Patricia King's Website)

(ScreenShot from Patricia King's Website)

Thought for the day: If you wanna send $79.00 to Patricia King so she can help you follow the mystical trail of breadcrumbs that will lead to your eventual marriage... well, we don't have a lot of hope for the success of your resulting marital relationship.

(This has been a Public Service Announcement from Pirate Christian Media)

The Swiss Army Knife Anointing - 5 Signs You May Have It

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How do you know if you have The Swiss Army Knife anointing? Doug Addison says we'll all have The Swiss Army Knife anointing this season. (What season is he referring to? Halloween?)

Remember folks, God can't equip you, unless you believe He is equipping you. (But if you post a cheesy stock photo and make claims that don't exist in the Bible... well, you might be Doug Addison.)

What is The Swiss Army Knife anointing, you ask? How do you know if you have it? How do you know you have something that isn't even in the scripture? Below are five signs you may have it.

1. Lime green and yellow swag.

You may wake up one morning wearing lime green and yellow hipster swag. The lady above has a real neato-mosquito lime green (Or some bright shade of green...) knit hat. Your Swiss Army Knife anointing ensemble will come with a delightful yellow sweater and green hipster glasses.

2. Strong desire to be crammed into a drawer.

Maybe if you have a strong desire to be crammed into a drawer, never to be used, then you'll know you have this anointing? Because I have a Swiss Army Knife, and I never use it, it's actually crammed into a drawer.

3. Strong desire to be an unused corkscrew.

 

Possibly if part of your consciousness feels like a corkscrew that will never be used to open a bottle of wine, then maybe, just maybe then you'll know you have this anointing? Does anyone really use the corkscrew on a Swiss Army Knife to open a bottle of wine?

4. You fear being replaced by a discounted knockoff of yourself.

 

Swiss Army Knives are really pricy, and admit it, you've seen the discounted knockoff versions at your local drug store. I also own two of those, that I never use.

5. You think you're a three inch saw capable of doing major lumberjack work.

 

Like the corkscrew, is anyone really going to use the little saw to do major lumberjack work? Probably not.

And this absurd list is just as absurd as creating an anointing that isn't even listed in scripture.

Stormtrooper Crotch-thrusting at Church by the Glades!

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Another "worship" spectacle that spoofs itself:

So let's take an inventory of what's going on here... We've got a "church service" that looks like a drive-in movie (with real people in real cars); a strange dance tribute to Michael Jackson, PSY, Beyonce and... Star Wars; and an opening skit with two people portraying Chewbacca and Princess Leia. What were these people thinking?? 

  • Maybe Church by the Glades was trying to visibly demonstrate the total depravity of all human beings?
  • Maybe somebody thought that Stormtrooper costumes would create visual and aesthetic unity for the three otherwise unrelated songs (Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, Gangnam Style, Single Ladies-Put a Ring On It)?
  • Maybe they took this idea from Britain's Got Talent?
  • Or, maybe they were just trying to maintain their top position in The Museum of Idolatry?

 

 

“For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.”
— 1 Corinthians 2:2
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
— Romans 12:1-2
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and un-loving to criticize Church by the Glades (or any other popular teacher/church) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend this kind of "worship" service, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Here's a very extensive documentary exposing the problems with the "Seeker-Friendly" church model: Church of Tares: Purpose Driven, Seeker Sensitive

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

Enter His Courts With Scaramouch at Cedar Creek Church

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Sunday worship needs more scaramouch. At least that’s what I’m lead to believe based on an opener to come out of Cedar Creek Church during their Sunday worship service. They did a rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody, using wigged head banging men to spice it up.

 

Bohemian Rhapsody mentions scaramouch. What is scaramouch?

“1. capitalized : a stock character in the Italian commedia dell’arte that burlesques the Spanish don and is characterized by boastfulness and cowardliness
2a : a cowardly buffoon : rascal, scamp”

That’s an amazing unintentional and accurate metaphor. Tactics like this during worship boast more in our human genius to keep people in the church instead of trusting in the means God uses to save and grow his church. We end up trusting in our own genius. Ultimately this leads to total buffoonery.

For those who think it's mean, judgmental and un-loving to criticize Cedar Creek Church (or any other popular teacher/church) here's something just for you: Shocking Stuff You're Not Supposed to Know.

If you're having a knee-jerk reaction to try and defend this kind of "worship" service, check out: Confirmation Bias: Why You Are Protecting Your False Beliefs.

Here's a very extensive documentary exposing the problems with the "Seeker-Friendly" church model: Church of Tares: Purpose Driven, Seeker Sensitive

Finally, here's an article that will help you be more discerning and a lot less gullible: Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs.

Pastor Barrett's Debate Dysphoria Disorder

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Does Pastor Glyn Barrett suffer from Debate Dysphoria Disorder?

Pastor Glyn Barrett of !Audacious Church may have a bad case of Debate Dysphoria Disorder. He's not content with a debate that never existed, so he's created his own debate reality in his head.

Pastor Glyn has a boastful brag about his showdown with an atheist at the Cambridge University corral. 

Amazing, sounds like he silenced those atheists, doesn't it? The thing is, the atheists were already silent. Why? Because they weren't there. This debate never happened. 

The Cambridge University Atheist and Agnostic Society claims to know nothing about the debate. (From audaciouslies.com.)

From another blog on Patheos.

Even worse, Pastor Glyn's story sounds similar to this from Mark Finley.

 

Things like Debate Dysphoria Disorder happen when you feel constant pressure to be grandiose and audacious. Most of the time life is very simple, and yes, even mundane. To avoid slipping into things like Debate Dysphoria Disorder don't stress yourself out when life is just so, well, normal.