Marjoe Gortner, world's youngest preacher kicked off his religious career by performing a marriage at the age of four and a half. Although he eventually left the evangelism gig and became a hippie, lack of cash led him to take it up again part time as an adult. That is, until a crisis of conscience precipitated a
documentary where he exposed
the business of evangelical ministry. "Marjoe" won the 1972 Oscar for "Best Documentary" and has been recently re-released.
An interview with Marjoe. You tubery inside.
posted by arcticwoman
on Feb 18, 2007 -
19 comments
Introducing
Bob Jones University, a liberal arts, nondenominational Christian university in South Carolina. BJU stands "
without apology for the old-time religion and the absolute authority of the Bible." The
University Creed explains more.
New Age, jazz, rock, and country music is still not permitted on campus. Women's hairstyles. "
should be neat, orderly, and feminine. Avoid cutting-edge fads and cuts so short that they take on a masculine look." BJU believes that "
biblical principles preclude gambling, dancing, and the beverage use of alcohol" -- just ask
the new Dean of Men [QuickTime]. The current president of Bob Jones University,
Bob Jones III, recently wrote a congratulatory letter to President Bush:
"In your re-election, God has graciously granted America--though she doesn't deserve it--a reprieve from the agenda of paganism." You might recall that they just recently
lifted their ban on inter-racial dating, but a
parents' note is still required.
posted by ori
on Dec 8, 2004 -
138 comments
Plans Under Way for Christianizing the Enemy. "Two leading evangelical Christian missionary organizations said Tuesday that they have teams of workers poised to enter Iraq to address the physical and spiritual needs of a large Muslim population."
(from Buzzflash)
God please save me from your followers!
posted by thedailygrowl
on Mar 30, 2003 -
47 comments
Everybody Hates Us. Michael Spencer notes that evangelical Christians are almost universally disliked. Are there good reasons? "We are loathed, caricatured, avoided and disliked because we often deserve it."
posted by aaronshaf
on Feb 6, 2003 -
112 comments
Salvation Mountain is Leonard Knight's grand tribute to God. Whether or not one shares his beliefs, his accomplishment is admirable, and his artwork often
breathtaking. The Mountain has become a popular stopover for fans of folk art.
Godfrey Daniels
spoke with Leonard a while ago about his life, his art, and his love for all of creation. What's your favorite labor of love?
posted by Optamystic
on Nov 14, 2001 -
7 comments
