David R. GillespieARE YOU REALLY MY FRIEND?Despite my promise to myself to refrain from political comments, lest I anger or lose some friends, the stakes are too high to remain…1d ago1d ago
David R. GillespieNO, CURRENT ISRAEL IS NOT ANCIENT ISRAELSome of my friends are of the school of thought that is widely held by some (not all) evangelical Christians: if we bless the nation of…Jul 24Jul 24
David R. GillespieCREDIT GOD, BLAME GODTruth is, I’ve grown weary, frustrated, and mad listening to the cacophony of thanksgiving to God for saving Trump’s life. Everywhere I’ve…Jul 18Jul 18
David R. GillespieTHE MADNESS OF “MAGA” CHRISTIANSOk, when I say, madness, I don’t mean angry, though one could argue pretty convincingly that evangelical Christians who have become members…Jul 15Jul 15
David R. GillespieAND WHEN I DIERemember that great song by Blood Sweat & Tears: And When I Die? Great lyrics:Jun 15Jun 15
David R. GillespieA DIFFERENT COMING OUTI’ll never forget the late Peter Gomes, who was Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School and Pusey Minister at…Jun 13Jun 13
David R. GillespieA LESSON THAT MOVED MY CHRISTIAN DECONSTRUCTION ALONGI learned some time ago that reading the Christian Bible from beginning to end, from Genesis 1.1 to Revelation 22.21, is a huge mistake.Jun 12Jun 12
David R. GillespieWell, It’s That Time Again — PrideI’ll admit, years ago I loved going to gay pride events, especially in Atlanta. This was before Pride Parades became overpopulated with…Jun 3Jun 3
David R. GillespieCHRISTIAN ETHICS: IS THERE SUCH A THING?There are two lessons, I confess, that I harp on with my students.May 23May 23