Jack T. Chick is dead

Back when I was knocking doors for Jesus, I used to hand out Chick comics that showed the world ending in the worst way imaginable. He engaged in a particular brand of fear-mongering — as, by extension, did I — and this says he’s dead. I’m trying to imagine what it’s like for Bro. Jack to …

Trump needs to be President in order to get into heaven

At least, that’s what the Republican presidential candidate told a group of conservative-to-the-extreme evangelicals on Thursday. Here’s his comment: “So go out and spread the word, and once I get in, I’ll do my thing that I do very well. And I figure it’s probably — maybe the only way I’m going to get into heaven, so …

Granny in heaven

It was Camp Granny this weekend, and we played Lincoln Logs and marbles and Tinker Toys, which aren’t wooden any more so they aren’t as much fun to chew. Bedtime routine is thus: Bath, books, cuddle. The cuddling part is cool because they both — the little boy on the left and his twin sister …

We now offer up prayers for Judge Roy Moore of Alabama

Judge Moore comes to the mercy seat — again — bearing the sin of arrogance, for which he should be delivered. Oh, Lord, we pray that Judge Moore — one of your own children — sees the error of his way in believing he knows the definition of “organic law.” We pray that Judge Moore …

“Religion is always in the control business”

Words of wisdom from Bishop John Shelby Spong. And thanks, DickG., for the link.