What if the idol “cast in the shape of a calf” was not bovine in appearance at all? With all that aimless wandering in the desert, maybe they were fitness junkies?
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Why do Tea Party Christians idolize Ayn Rand?
Wicasta Lovelace’s painting of the “The Crucifixion of Ayn Rand” juxtaposes Rand’s philosophy of selfishness with Christ’s act of selflessness. Could there be a greater contraction? Why yes, in real life. But while the intentional juxtaposition in this painting is something I can appreciate, how Tea Party Christians can idolize this pro-choise Atheist in real lifeContinue reading “Why do Tea Party Christians idolize Ayn Rand?”
Still sacrificing children to our idols
“Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 19:4)