I’m sure we’ve all heard the news by now. According to Mike Bennett at Forward to the Kingdom!, “UCG Administration Changes; Kilough, Franks and Salyer Resign”. I’m sure some will run around yelling the sky is falling, but let me assure you it is not. I’m sure that some will…
10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. (Matthew 24:10, King James Version) I’m still not sure if Craig’s List is worth anything, to be honest with you. The rules seem arbitrary for posting on it, and all I get for my…
In Part 1, we took a quick look at the sources for the belief of some Church of God groups that Adam was white. The main issue is that this doctrine is wholly conceived from cultural biases, particularly from WCG’s founder Herbert W Armstrong. It is not found in the…
After yesterday’s article about anti-Semitism, I feel it is important to follow up with a real problem doctrine taught in a few of the Churches of God. There are still organizations that tenaciously cling to old ideas that state that Adam was white (and, I assume that Eve was as…
There are things people say in criticism of the Church, past or present, in which you can say, “OK, I can see where that might have been a problem.” There are a lot more things, though, in which I wonder what in the world was going on in some congregations….
1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm 133:1, King James Version) During the Days of Unleavened Bread, I’ve been blogging about sin – spiritual leaven. I want to focus on this last day in on a particular sin – that of…
BBC News – Pope's preacher compares abuse row to anti-Semitism
This is a touchy and somewhat controversial subject, but I wouldn’t feel right without addressing it this week. Some teachings (not so sure “doctrines” are strictly correct, but maybe I’m splitting hairs) in WCG waxed and waned. Most of these are minimized or even thrown out by some COG splinters….
27How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. 28Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do…