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…
I really don’t remember what I was going to write about this morning. Recent news events about the Catholic Church and allegations of ties to Pope Benedict have crowded out whatever I was thinking about. The Pope made a statement recently – an apology of sorts. Many are calling it…
My Jehovah’s Witnesses friends stopped by a couple of days ago. They wanted to invite me to their version of Communion. Actually, they didn’t give it a name, so I’m running with the assumption that is what they call it. Like us, they have it once a year, a “memorial”,…
What symbol did Paul use to address a primarily (if not entirely) Gentile church? How did he chastise them to change? What symbol did he use to represent their pride and arrogance? 1It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much…