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House Churches are Isolationist and Cult-Like?

Question: Are house churches more likely than conventional churches to become isolationist and cult-like? Apparently at least one blogger thinks so, and had the guts to quote George Barna’s research to support his assertion! Author and researcher George Barna responds … Continue reading

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Chapter 2: Exploring the First “Church” Buildings

Exploring the First Church Buildings In the book Pagan Christianity?, authors Frank Viola and George Barna continue Chapter 2 by exploring the evidence we have about the first “church buildings,” a trend started by the “Christian” Emperor, Constantine in the … Continue reading

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Chapter 2: From House Churches to Holy Cathedrals

From House Churches to Holy Cathedrals As already stated in earlier posts, the early church believed that Jesus was the very presence of God and that the body of Christ (the church) constitutes his temple. The authors of Pagan Christianity? … Continue reading

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Hilarious “Pagan Christianity?” Spoof Video

This satirical video makes light of the many negative and condemning reviews of the book “Pagan Christianity?” (authors: Frank Viola and George Barna, Publisher: Tyndale) by reactionary people who have not even taken the time to read it! I think … Continue reading

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Pagan Christianity? – Introduction by George Barna

“There is perhaps nothing worse than reaching the top of the ladder and discovering that you’re on the wrong wall” — Joseph Campbell, 20th Century American Writer Following the book’s Preface by Frank Viola, co-author George Barna offers an Introduction … Continue reading

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