Category Archives: News

Yet another example of what the gospel is NOT.

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Meet Charles L. Worley. He pastors Providence Road Baptist Church in North Carolina and he apparently has no idea what the grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ is. Mr. Worley, have you forgotten the pit of depravity from which … Continue reading →

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Martial law and Romans 13.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

How far is Romans 13:1-3 meant to be taken? There’s no denying that the government’s reach and control grows larger every day, individual  rights continue to erode, and the framework for the persecution of the church is being laid. So, … Continue reading →

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Church suing former member for defamation.

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Seriously. From KATU news in Oregon: BEAVERTON, Ore. – A church pastor is suing a mother and daughter for $500,000 because they gave the church bad reviews online. The family being sued left the church a few years ago and … Continue reading →

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Mormonism isn’t Christianity, even if the president of Fuller Theological Seminary says otherwise.

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Richard J. Mouw wrote an astounding article for CNN in which he used the subject of presidential candidate Mitt Romney in an attempt to legitimize Mormonism. Mouw, the president of Fuller Theological Seminary who claims to “know cults” and has … Continue reading →

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Stop confounding us with logic!

Posted on April 15, 2012 by
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Joel Osteen and (Mormon) Mitt Romney believe in the same Jesus?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Toward the end of this video Joel Osteen says that he’s heard that Mormon presidential candidate Mitt Romney “believes in Jesus as his savior just like I do.” This is inevitable result of having absolutely no doctrinal foundation other than … Continue reading →

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Monumental concerns.

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

There are many voices of concern emerging  regarding Kirk Cameron’s new movie, Monumental. Here is a sampling: Concerns About Kirk Cameron’s Movie “Monumental” Monumental Disappointment Monumental Confusion Monumental Movie: A Review  

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Book recommendation: “How Do You Kill 11 Million People?” by Andy Andrews.

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

So exactly how did the Nazis get so many people to cooperate with them in marching toward their deaths without resistance? This book tells you. This was an eye-opening read and my only criticism is that its extremely short in … Continue reading →

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Dear daughter: Had we known that you had Down Syndrome, we would have killed you when we had the chance.

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

An unbelievable story out of Portland, Oregon where a couple is suing a local health center for three million dollars for the “wrongful birth” of their daughter. You read that right, “wrongful birth.” “The Levys filed suit against Legacy Health, … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Rosie O’Donnell.

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Dear Rosie: After watching the exchange between you and the street preacher in the brief video clip below, I felt compelled to respond. I am not privy to the conversation between you and the men before the video began rolling … Continue reading →

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Sharia law in America?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

PFA is reporting that Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary is planning to hold a protest outside the White House to call for Sharia law to be established in America. In Choudary’s own words: “The event is a rally, a call for … Continue reading →

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The noose tightens a little more.

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

While we’re all wrapped up in so many distractions, the noose around our necks has just tightened again. Whether it’s the government raiding an Amish farm for selling raw milk, or the government inspecting lunches brought from the home of … Continue reading →

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Seeing the handwriting on the wall.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Two years ago I published a post about a CCM entertainer’s comments that he gave to a Roman Catholic organization in which the entertainer, David Crowder, admitted: “Much of the Catholic traditions and writings have been influential in my formation … Continue reading →

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Edging even closer to Revelation 13.

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

My Amillennial friends may not be interested in this, but for the rest of you I thought you’d like to see how much closer we’ve come to Revelation 13. In his article, Cashless Society: India Implements First Biometric ID Program … Continue reading →

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DefCon reaches 2 million visits.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

On December 31, 2011, at approximately 10:00 pm (EST), DefCon received its two-millionth hit. In the four years and four months that this blog has been active, we’ve published 3,768 posts (counting this one) and accumulated 22,220 comments. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Modern family.

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

A sobering examination into what the technology age has wrought on our families in this article from the New York Times. Excerpt: Sometimes they hold hands while looking at their screens. But failing that, the couple has developed a form … Continue reading →

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Tebow makes us uncomfortable.

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Regardless of whether or not you like football, you will still like the clarity and keen observations presented in this USA Today article. Columnist Larry Taunton does a great job revealing that even in sports, the media’s bias propaganda machine … Continue reading →

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Just what the world needs.

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

(CBS/AP) Houston televangelist Joel Osteen is a preacher, lecturer and author. Soon, he’ll add reality TV star to his accomplishments. The leader of a Texas megachurch, whose Sunday services are broadcast to audiences around the world, has signed an agreement … Continue reading →

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Oops – Murdered the Wrong Baby!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

From the British Broadcasting Network An Australian hospital has launched an inquiry after staff treating a woman carrying twin boys accidentally terminated the wrong foetus. Doctors had told the woman that one of her babies had a congenital heart defect … Continue reading →

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No need for commentary.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

From the NY Post: It’s Our Lady of Spin the Bottle. Pastor Maurice Johnson of the Winners Church in Queens delivers the sexiest Sunday sermon in town, preaching on how to keep romance alive in marriage — and then asking … Continue reading →

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The erosion of parental rights.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Source: OverruledMovie.com and ParentalRights.org    

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Has Mark Driscoll gone Charismatic?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

The Sola Sisters have posted a doozey about Mark Driscoll talking to demons and giving extra-biblical advice on how to perform exorcisms. Had I only read the transcript from the following video–not knowing who it came from–I would have never … Continue reading →

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A Roman Catholic on Chuck Colson on Mitt Romney on Mormonism.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I just read an excellent article from NCR on Chuck Colson’s position on the issue of Mitt Romney’s Mormonism and its pertinence in American politics. Although the author of the article is Roman Catholic (which leads him to some erroneous … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it ironic?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

The Westboro “Baptist Church” is planning on protesting another funeral. What makes this different than the dozens of other funerals they picket? This one is not of a fallen soldier, but of Steve Jobs. And here’s the kicker from NBC … Continue reading →

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Till the expiration date do us part.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

As if the institution of marriage isn’t already on the ropes, now the inevitable is being suggested: Marriage licenses with expiration dates. “Lawmakers in Mexico City have proposed a bill to allow temporary marriage licenses, which can be discarded or … Continue reading →

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Liberian elections.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

For those who have been praying for Liberia, I wanted to bring your attention to some news coming out just before the election coming up this Tuesday in the West African country. Less than a week before the election the … Continue reading →

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Pot meet kettle.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

Not able to leave people well enough alone, anti-theists are at it again. This time a national anti-theist organization is targeting a dot-on-the-map town in Tennessee for having the audacity to display a cross atop their water tower. Now there’s … Continue reading →

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“I Hope You Rot in Hell!”

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Yesterday, a terrible tragedy struck Northern Nevada.  Many of you have probably seen the news about a man who fired on several people, ultimately killing four of them, before taking his own life.  Five of the people who were shot … Continue reading →

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It’s the same thing.

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Not one to shy away from controversy, I present the following short video that I can only describe as sobering, shocking, and disturbing. This video depicts one of the arguments I’ve made for years in the abortion debate, and now … Continue reading →

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College conspiracy.

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Many have lamented the perils of sending kids to liberal, anti-theist colleges (and rightly so), but the following video opposes sending kids to college for entirely different reasons (the same reasons John Stossel discusses in his article The College Scam). … Continue reading →

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