http://www.wanderingheretic.com Neither Protestant nor Catholic, Reformed nor Evangelical, Conservative nor Liberal; But Some Strange Flute-Playing Mutation Between Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:25:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One would not have to be a reader of this blog for long to realize that I am not a Fundamentalist. Nor do my views on heaven and hell find much in common with Evangelicals. Though at times, my economics may fall into sway with the Christian Right, ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/07/04/those-dangerous-monarchical-christians/ This is the last part of my review of Jeff Sharlet's, "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power." In the process of my review, I have contended that the subtitle is extremely misleading. As the terms are commonly defined, the organization (if it can ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/07/02/all-not-in-the-family/ (Note: See my previous post for explanations of what the initials mean next to my references or quotes. Also see those previous posts for Sharlet's assertions about the Family, as a Christian political group. This is, after all, the fourth is a series. To catch up, first ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/30/is-the-family-the-christian-right/ Transitions This series was prompted by my joining a new church (and almost a new religion) in preparation for marrying my wife--my wife of 24 years come this August, to put it into perspective. Though marrying my wife was one of my best moves, joining this church was not. ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/27/joshuas-people-62608/ This is the third installment of my detailed review of Jeff Sharlet's expose entitled The Family. Much of my dispute with the book involves the hype that is attached to the subtitle: "The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power." My first installment laid the groundwork in ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/25/sharlets-fundamental-mistake/ I already mentioned my Daughter graduated from High School as a homeschooled child. Here is the video the class of 11 seniors put together that was shown at the ceremony. I know this has been done in other venues, but they still put in some nice touches. ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/23/graduation-video/ Jeff Sharlet has written an expose of the Family. The organization, currently headed up by Doug Coe, is touted in Sharlet's book as a secret, semi-underground society that directs American politics both domestically and in international relations. In reading the book blurbs as well as the endorsements, one ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/20/names-sharlet-jameserjeff-sharlet/ When The Da Vinci Code fervor was at full crest a year or two ago, it made some inroads into the Protestant Churches. The reason may have been because the majority of Dan Brown's targets were contained within the Roman Catholic Church—also a favorite target of fundamentalists. Now it is ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/18/its-not-family-friendy-for-fundies/ The last of the Dee Dee Dance Studio Panels Near the end of the road now. Not long after this one was put together, I was married. Suddenly my time became premium. Not only did I have to give up learning to dance myself; I ran out of ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/16/joshuas-people-61608/ And don't think I am protected since I don't live in Canada. After all, Mark Stein is living in America and he was charged via the Canadian Human Rights Commission with publishing "hate speech" in a Canadian magazine. Also, many Canadians are being charged even if Americans post ... http://www.wanderingheretic.com/2008/06/14/i-am-now-a-criminal-in-canada/