“Blow the dust off your Bible and prove it for yourself. Don’t believe me, believe the Bible.” ~ HWA, at various times and places In a shameless display of vulturism, David C Pack, head of The Restored Church of God (RCG), has put out yet another open letter to pick…
[This is an email I received from my friend Marty. I plan on downloading the referenced messages and listen to them, but I have not as of yet. Obviously, he is from UCG and is referencing the troubles within it right now. However, these troubles are nothing new, and this…
Today on Inside United: Realtime, Dennis Luker (who says to “call me Denny”, therefore the title is not intended as a slight or insult) posted the article “The Sacredness of the Sabbath Day”. It is a further clarification on the “Sabbath” paper: Unfortunately, the inaccurate documents now circulating in some…
It’s sad that some people would listen to such a rumor combined with the other rumors, that we’re slowly turning Protestant and we’re doing away with the Law, and then they become emotionally polarized and leave. Another rumor that circulates is that we’re doing away with the holy days. After…
Here are some examples of comments they do not wish to publish: With all due respect, Norbert, I am puzzled at how you don’t see the irony. 1. You know that I am a blogger. I do realize the effort it takes to moderate comments. I also know that it…
It should be obvious by now that there are more than two sides to this whole mess. Good luck finding the “right side”, the one unstained by mistakes. However, later this week, we might reconsider something a little different than the noise. Here is my understanding of the sequence of…
Well, it is official. Jack Hendren has now split off from United Church of God (UCG). He and Arnold Mendez, Jr have started the Church of God – South Texas. Do remember Jack Hendren for later. He is old guard. Ken Giese resigned yesterday as well, it appears. At least,…
Emperor Turhan: How will this end? Kosh: In fire! ~ Babylon 5, Season 2: The Coming of Shadows After Dennis Luker became President, he stated that it was about governance. At the time, it was presented that they were holding fast to the model developed 15 years ago in Indianapolis. …
I’ve had an interesting email exchange with someone who stated that one of their elders isn’t online and thus hadn’t seen the now withdrawn paper on the Sabbath. The elder was disturbed by what he read. You often hear the cynical remarks about how so-and-so is simply looking out for…
God Discussion posted the article "Sponsored by Alleged Bible-Based Cult, Armstrong Auditorium Opens in Oklahoma". To be fair, the article itself reads objectively enough, but the title made me bristle. Just what is a “Bible-based cult”, anyhow? If it is truly based upon the Bible, then can it really be…