There is a popular notion in the evangelical world today that I think has become part of our folklore and can very easily misrepresent the character of God by attributing to...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

Folk Theology

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5 Christian Traditions and Symbols Associated with the Satanic You May Have Wrong

This post delves into commonly misunderstood aspects of Christian tradition and their origins, from the true meaning of "Lucifer" and the significance of "Xmas," to...

“You Can’t Out Give God”: Our Quazi-Evangelical Health-Wealth Gospel

In this deeply personal blog post, we explore the challenging yet enlightening journey of faith and financial struggle. Through a heartfelt narrative, the author shares his...

What ON EARTH Will Heaven Be Like

It was not until many years later that this burden of guilt and fear was taken off my shoulders. It was not until then that I found out that 'When we get to heaven, we will be...

The Myth of “Abraham’s Bosom”

I remember when I was young, I was taught that there was a place called “Abraham’s Bosom.” The way it was explained to me made perfect sense at the time. You go to heaven if...

by C Michael Patton

Atheism

Calvinism

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Folk Theology

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Is God Egotistical?

“It is absurd to believe that the deity has human passions, and one of the lowest human passions, a restless appetite for applause.” -David Hume “Whether,...

Is Cursing a Sin

Curse words are letters and syllables put together and sounded out through the human tongue. They attempt to say something we already have other words for in a more...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and other stupid statements

Folk Theology

Theology

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Are All Sins Equal to God?

During my ordination, one of the questions that I was asked by a seminary professor was “Are all sins equal in the sight of God?” I hesitated. Not because I did not have a...

by C Michael Patton

Folk Theology

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Folk Theology: Twenty Urban Legends in Theology

Folk theology describes beliefs, generally shared by a large group of people, which said adherents have rarely thought through in a critical way. These beliefs are normally...

by C Michael Patton

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Folk Theology

Grace

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Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!

When Christian leaders talk about how to live a godly life, they eventually turn to the gray areas those things that are right for some but wrong for others. You know the...

by C Michael Patton

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