Thanks for dropping by David. Lifeway's on-line store listed Osteen until 2010 and our local store carried his titles until about the same time. By using one book as an example I'm afraid I mader it easy for the discussion to veer away from the main point of the pitfalls of legalism. To Save a Life is still featured both on-line and in the stores nationwide. There is a double standard there for some reason.
I must now offer a retraction and apology to LifeWay. The chain no longer carries Joel Osteen. The stores did offer Osteen's books until early 2010 but no longer do. Though they do carry a load of T.D Jakes, whose theology is almost as skewed.
My contention is that some Christians have no problem being "middle of the road" about things for which there can no compromise (the necessity of Christ) but it's their way or the highway when it comes to secondary matters. So sad.
Some people may think this is proof that Southern Baptist hate but I doubt that was the motive of the pastor who wanted The Blind Side removed. I'm sure he sincerely believed he was protecting shoppers in some way. To this day, if my mother read the words I used at the end of this article she would be mortified because in her mind "good Christians don't talk that way". Legalism, not necessarily hate, is the problem.
Appreciate that Don. The "nice job" might just have saved you from a punch in the nose which is what I always wanted to dole out when somebody called me that on the school bus. :)
You are always the encourager Nicole and I appreciate it.
Because fiction is a man or woman telling a tale that is why it is a better medium for questions and answers. Too many works of fiction have been elevated by some almost the level of inspired Scripture. In truth often times that is not the author's fault but something to be aware of nevertheless.
Be watching for The 10th Crusader later in the afternoon for your Kindle. Thanks Nicole.
Marcher Lord Press does a better job with cover art that most of the big houses and these are no exception. Thanks for visiting my little corner of the cybersphere! Consider yourself entered to possibly win a free copy of Eternity Falls or The 10th Crusader.
I'm not sure but will ask her. And now remember, "Just Harry please." :)
A well-published friend once posed the idea that he thought many writers were so focused on being traditionally published because subconsciously they wanted validation. Only each individual can answer such a thing. But it isn't it great to know you don't have to see your name in print or receive a royalty check for validation! There is only well done that matters.
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