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Shepherds For Sale
''Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda'' is a 2024 book by Megan Basham, published by HarperCollins. In it Basham argues that evangelical leaders (especially in the Southern Baptist Convention) have been promoting left-wing views on issues such as climate change, illegal immigration, abortion, COVID-19, critical race theory, and the #MeToo movement. The book asserts that "evangelical elites" have betrayed Christian positions on these issues in order to curry favor with a more mainstream cultural elite. ''Shepherds for Sale'' sparked controversy upon its publication. The book was criticized for its inaccuracies. A number of people mentioned in the book have publicly contested its assertions. J. D. Greear, for example, wrote that the book's reporting "is neither careful nor charitable, and in many places, demonstrably untrue, as even the simplest of internet searches reveals." Warren Cole Smith, writing for ''The Dispatch'', suggested t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Basham
Megan Basham is an American writer. She is a culture reporter for ''The Daily Wire'', having previously served as film and television editor for ''World (magazine), World'' magazine. Basham has written two books. The first was ''Beside Every Successful Man: Getting the Life You Want By Helping Your Husband Get Ahead'' (Crown Forum, 2009), in which Basham argued that women can achieve greater financial security for their families by quitting their jobs and applying their skills, education, and talent to advance their husbands' careers. Basham's second book was ''Shepherds for Sale, Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda'' (HarperCollins, 2024), in which she argued that evangelical leaders have been promoting Left-wing politics, left-wing views on various issues. The book sparked controversy upon its publication. According to Joseph Holmes of ''Religion Unplugged'', Basham is "widely known as a persistent online presence on social media, en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evangelical Left
The Evangelical left is a Christian left movement in evangelical Christianity that affirms Conservative Christianity, conservative evangelical theology and are politically Progressivism, progressive. It is mainly based in the US, but is also found in Latin America. Doctrine The movement affirms Conservative Christianity, conservative evangelical theology, such as the doctrines of the Incarnation (Christianity), incarnation, Atonement in Christianity, atonement, and Resurrection of Jesus, resurrection, opposition to Same-sex marriage, gay marriage, and viewing the Bible as the primary authority for the Christian Church, Church. Unlike other evangelicals, those on the evangelical left often support and utilize modern biblical exegesis. They often support a more Progressivism, progressive political platform and are concerned about issues of social justice. Many, for example, are opposed to capital punishment and are supportive of gun control, welfare spending, welfare programs and we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Non-fiction Books
4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is a square number, the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. Evolution of the Hindu-Arabic digit Brahmic numerals represented 1, 2, and 3 with as many lines. 4 was simplified by joining its four lines into a cross that looks like the modern plus sign. The Shunga would add a horizontal line on top of the digit, and the Kshatrapa and Pallava evolved the digit to a point where the speed of writing was a secondary concern. The Arabs' 4 still had the early concept of the cross, but for the sake of efficiency, was made in one stroke by connecting the "western" end to the "northern" end; the "eastern" end was finished off with a curve. The Europeans dropped the finishing curve and gradually made the digit less cursive, ending up with a digit very close to the original Brahmin cross. While the shape of the character f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evangelical Christianity And Politics
Evangelicalism (), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide, interdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasizes evangelism, or the preaching and spreading of the Christian gospel. The term evangelical is derived from the Koine Greek word ''euangelion'', meaning “good news,” in reference to the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Evangelicalism typically places a strong emphasis on personal conversion, often described as being “born again,” and regards the Bible as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice. The definition and scope of evangelicalism are subjects of debate among theologians and scholars. Some critics argue that the term encompasses a wide and diverse range of beliefs and practices, making it difficult to define as a coherent or unified movement. The theological roots of evangelicalism can be traced to the Protestant Reformation in 16th-century Europe, particularly Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
