Mark Driscoll

What Does Jesus Think About Homosexuality?

Derek Flood | Posted 04.25.2012

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If we really do love Jesus, then we need to love like he did, so much so that it seems "scandalous" in the eyes the religious folks of our day, just like it did in his day.

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Is God Angry At You? A Good Friday Reflection

David Lose | Posted 04.06.2012

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This argument assumes God can't transcend our own moral limitations. Just because we may cry for justice and vengeance when we are wronged doesn't mean God will.

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Evangelical 2.0: The Deception of Driscoll's Acts 29 Network

Christian Piatt | Posted 05.01.2012

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But of course, underneath the veneer of something new lies the same old evangelical doctrine. And this is what bothers me more than my personal objections to most evangelicals' theology.

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Church Discipline: How Much Is Too Much?

Slate Magazine | Posted 02.17.2012

Read More: Mars Hill, Christianity, Megachurch, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, Religion News

Until last fall, a 25-year-old Seattle man named Andrew was happily committed to Mars Hill Church, one of America’s fastest-growing megachurches wit...

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Why Religious Fundamentalism Can't Last

Christian Piatt | Posted 12.29.2011

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Although fundamentalist and dogmatic approaches to religion may be more vocal in their reaction to the emerging church, this does not necessarily mean that they are gaining popular momentum.

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Mars Hill Church: Instead Of Harassing Worshippers, Try Civility

Harris Zafar | Posted 12.26.2011

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If all of us protested each theological disagreement we have, there would be hundreds of protests every day. This is not the way to handle disagreements, as it will lead to chaos and societal disturbance.

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Pastor Claims Masturbation Can Be A Form Of Homosexuality

Posted 12.21.2011

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Mark Driscoll, Pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, is no stranger to controversy. His hip, 21st century approach to leading his megachurch -- w...

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Driscoll's Portland Church Met By Protesters

Posted 12.18.2011

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By Steve Beaven Religion News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) Black-clad demonstrators gathered outside the Portland satellite branch of a Seattle me...

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Two Roads Diverged In The Evangelical Wood

Brian D. McLaren | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Mark Driscoll, Emergent Church, Evangelical Christians, Evangelicals, Christianity, Progressive Christianity, Bullying, Emergent Christianity, Christian Life, Christian Practice, Rachel Held Evans, Religion News

Most folks like to divide Evangelicals along political and theological spectrums. But I think the more significant divide is between those who bully and those who stand up on behalf of the bullied.

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Christian Author's Book Sparks Charges Of Heresy

cnn.com | Eric Marrapodi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Brian McLaren, Hell, Rob Bell, Christianity, Mark Driscoll, Universalism, John Piper, And the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived, The Gospel Coalition, Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Books News

Rob Bell, a pastor and author who has achieved rock star status in the Christian world, is preaching a false gospel, his critics say. And some of thos...

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Paul Young, Bestselling Author of The Shack, Challenges Seattle Pastor Mark Driscoll to "Man Up"

Tyler Mahoney | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark seems quite fond of telling his congregants to "man up" and I guess I am really asking him to do the same. I would like him to say to my face what he has spread around the world via Youtube, and you can be sure I'll have a few questions for him as well.

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Why Does Pastor Mark Driscoll Say Judaism Is Anti-Children?

Menachem Wecker | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Mishnah actually states the exact opposite of the template Driscoll tries to force upon it. Jews of Jesus' day not only did not look down upon children, but they started teaching them the Torah at age five(!).

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Sad About Haiti? Give to Our MegaChurch

Valerie Tarico | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church Seattle, Solar Bibles, Christian Fundamentalism, Haitian Earthquake, World News

Last week I wrote an article about solar-powered Bibles that are being sent to Haiti as aid. As a former Evangelical, I was trying to explain the psy...

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Sex Sells -- Even in Church

Valerie Tarico | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Religion, Megachurch, Seattle, Mars Hill, Mark Driscoll, Ken Hutcherson, Molly Worthen, The Mvmnt, Vintage Jesus, Calvinism, Wisdom Commons, Healthy Living News

If you care about what Hollywood is feeding your kid, don't take it for granted that the hip, cool church down the street, the one handing out cards in the lunchroom, offers a better alternative.

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