Christ in the role of scapegoat has some parallels or counterparts to the role of shepherd. In some respects, it’s only a matter of the point of view. Christ is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep as he himself teaches. In the eyes of his sheep, that’s who he is … Continue reading The Good Scapegoat

I've recently been writing numerous posts about my anecdotal experiences over the last decade in some of the regions, enclaves, culdesacs, alcoves, dens, and pits where lions in the wilds of ultraconservative Reformed Christianity make their home. And I decided to assemble a list of those posts in once place. So, here we go. I … Continue reading Postcards from Reformed Roarrior Territory

I'm into paradoximillennialism, which means paradoxical postmillennialism. That's my particular variation on optimillennialism, which means optimistic postmillennialism. I wouldn't be surprised if I were accused of pessimillennialism, which means pessimistic amillennialism, by another strain of optimillennialists. So what do I mean? The Alexander the Great mentality is one of the worst thing about postmillennialists in … Continue reading My Paradoximillennialism

One social media circle of Christians that's familiar to me is the tribe of ultraconservative Reformed Roarriors. For better or worse, they're a part of my people and my social circles through various former and ongoing social engagements over the years. And I have some sympathies for what they're attempting to do through their cultural … Continue reading Warlords and Witchcraft

To paraphrase a classical Protestant pastor-friend who was raised Roman Catholic … Why are cantankerous Calvinists the particular Christians leading the way in the defense of a gender-differentiated sex spectrum from mere complementarianism, through severe complementarianism, to roaring patriarchalism? And why does it go hand-in-hand with ever-increasing levels of distortional performative hyper-masculinity? This is the … Continue reading Feminine Agency and Reformed Cringe

In our lifetimes while this creation still groans for its ultimate liberation when all things are made new, we will continue to struggle and be in conflict—even as the holy ones and redeemed people of our great God. The flesh will still war against the spirit in union with the liberating Spirit of the Lord. … Continue reading Dark Despair in the Psalms

I’ve been pondering recently about what the Apostle John [1] meant when he used the word world (Gr. kosmos) in his writings. I assume (reasonably) he’s using it consistently throughout his Gospel, his three Letters, and the Book of the Revelation. If I can count correctly (?!?), that’s 80 occurrences in his Gospel, 23 in … Continue reading The World and the Apostle John

Previously, I made my observations and expressed my concerns about the current state of the Side B Movement and the trajectory of its rapid evolution. I received feedback asking for elaboration on the meaning of some terminology and the Side B outlook on it. And it struck me that these are perhaps the things that … Continue reading Buzz of the Bee

The Side B Movement, which is largely synonymous with Celibate Gay Christianity1, isn't something particularly recognizable or familiar to most folks, even most Christians. And because I've referenced it, I want to make a sketch of it as I've observed the colony living and evolving over the past few years. I hope to be essentially … Continue reading Life of the Bee

One of the core tasks of a traditional education is instilling the correct loves and desires into a pupil. As those who are born ignorant and naive, we require training. All the more so as those born sullied by sin and wired for wickedness as those fallen in Adam. A firm moral education in what … Continue reading Godly Hatred in the Psalms