Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Discovering the Discovery Institute

I've written about Intelligent Design Creationism before. Hovering at the intersection of bad science and bad Theology, its origins depend heavily on William Dembski, an anti-vax Biblical inerrantist who believes in a literal global flood, a historical Adam and Eve, and the confounding of Tongues at the tower of Babel. I devoted an article to him previously.

They summarise themselves as believing that "certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by an intelligent cause, not an undirected process such as natural selection" and propose their group as the true defender of the scientific method, wishing to 'teach the controversy' about evolution. The Judge at their trial found to the contrary, saying that "[T]he overwhelming evidence at trial established that ID is a religious view, a mere re-labeling of creationism, and not a scientific theory."

The movement has expanded to include other quacks and loons, blossoming into the Discovery Institute, which refers to itself as the "Intellectual [sic] home of the modern intelligent design movement and the scientists and scholars challenging Darwin's theory of evolution on the basis of science [sic]."

Much as I would love to continue my polemic greater voices than mine have covered much ground. What have I to offer?

Twitter stats.

I found myself wondering who else tickled the fancy of followers of @DiscoveryCSC, the Twitter account of the Discovery Institute. I pulled a list of all their followers, then for each follower pulled a list of all accounts they followed. I then put the results to a table and present for your viewing pleasure the top twenty:


AccountShared FollowersPrimary Subject
DiscoveryCSC2045Intelligent Design
williamdembski889Intelligent Design / Christian Apologetics
RaviZacharias787Christian Apologetics
LeeStrobel719Christian Apologetics
CSLewisDaily718Christian Apologetics
RFupdates713Christian Apologetics
JohnPiper663Christian Apologetics
Apologetics315661Christian Apologetics
STRtweets648Christian Apologetics
ericmetaxas604Christian Apologetics
Frank_Turek577Christian Apologetics
biolapologetics570Christian Apologetics
PastorMark533Christian Apologetics
jpmoreland531Christian Apologetics
CTmagazine524Christian Apologetics
RickWarren523Christian Apologetics
RTB_official511Christian Apologetics
michellemalkin501Politics
Wintery_Knight469Christian Apologetics
josh_mcdowell468Christian Apologetics
AnnCoulter459Politics
desiringgod456Christian Apologetics
albertmohler451Christian Apologetics
EyeApologetics445Christian Apologetics
ratiochristi444Christian Apologetics
PaulCopan443Christian Apologetics
Sean_McDowell442Christian Apologetics
plsconvinceme437Christian Apologetics
DougGroothuis437Christian Apologetics

Were you expecting science sites?

I then turned my concerns to geography. One's country of birth is the strongest indicator of one's religious views, whereas science finds borders so much more permeable.

1,388 of the accounts had sufficient information to establish their country of residence. It seems ID has not strayed far from its spiritual home, the USA representing over 80% of their followers.
I will give the closing word to the followers of the Discovery Institute itself. Rather than disturb them I instead choose to post a wordcloud (with thanks to commenter SPARC) of everything written in every Twitter profile that follows them. If you squint, you can just make out the word Science. It's wedged in there between Christian and apologetics:

Update - following a rather irate comment from a representative of the intelligent design movement at the bottom of this page, I'm happy to include (as per the comment's request) a word cloud of the Twitter biographies of followers of the excellent National Center For Science Education. If you need to squint to see the word science I can highly recommend laser eye surgery:


I've posted a sample of Discovery Institute Twitter follower biographies below. Bear in mind this is how they describe themselves to the world.

I'm sure none of them would hazard a guess as to the identity of the proposed Intelligent Designers.


Deployed Army Reservist looking forward to what God has next for him. Political and religious opinions expressed are solely mine as a civilian.
Christian. Wife. Mum of 3. I enjoy learning new things and I love good Apologetics
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A blog devoted to discussing the interface of Christianity with Science, Philosophy and Culture.
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong...
I believe that one day the darwinian myth will be ranked the greatest deceit in the history of science.
Evolutionary geneticist-in-training at @unimelb and head editor of @youngausskeptic. Married to science. Musician. Multigeek. Atheist. LGBTQer. Scattered mind.
God-lover, husband, father, Bible teacher, entrepreneur, blogger. I love to help build the church.
Christianity, Atheism, Intelligent Design, Nature, Social Science, Philosophy and Photo/Cinematography
I am challenged to love/know God in His Awesome Holiness, Humanity in their fallen state and Jesus Christ as the only mediator between the two.
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Father, Secular Humanist,Naval Officer, Great Ape. I believe in lots of things, but not your god.
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"Sou criacionista porque Deus criou os céus e a terra.
I am a creationist because God created the heavens and the earth."
I found God amongst chaos.
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Like - Philosophy and Christian Apologetics
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Lives in Hamilton, New Zealand"
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Connecting, equipping, and informing the next generation with Christ-centered apologetics.
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touching lives through the ministration of the word of God and the Spirit of God, helping us approriate our rights in christ, in an atmosphere of love.
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Research interests: philosophy of science, ontology, systems science, cognition, neurocognition."
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A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. - Proverbs 15:14"
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Wife & Homeschooling Mom,Conservative, Love God with all your heart 1st others 2nd.Love is Patient Love is Kind, Love does not envy,it does not boast.
Apologetics Made Simple. Bringing Your World Into Focus
"I love Jesus Christ. I am a junior at UMKC.
Galatians 5:1 and Romans 12:2 are my theme verses. I am LOVED by God and so are you."
Humble Servant. Grateful for the many blessings provided by a loving God. Lots of thoughts on thinking, and the need to discipline the mind.
Conservative, Christian Papaw likes harmonica, bluegrass, gospel and classical music, and apologetics, Trying to learn violin at 57. ChapStique's uncle.
Follower of Jesus Christ, Step Dad to 2 teenage boys, Information Technology & Project Management Professional, Amateur Christian Apologist, Skydiver, and more.
Northern Irish born, Berkeley raised, Cal alumnus, East Coast student ministry. Loves track and field, Jesus, Origins apologetics, and Bethanne!
Juan Tornoe, Bible Believing Christian, following God's Calling to share, in English & Spanish, what He in His Grace has showed me about His Wonderful Creation.
Philosopher, writer, preacher, jazz fan, author of Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith (InterVarsity Press, 2011).
Faith + Science = Now we're getting somewhere. God is a neuropeptide. ~ Candice Pert
Follower of Jesus Christ, husband of @jriley623, and lover of people and God's beautiful creation. Get outside and be blessed.
Father, husband, believer & follower of Jesus Christ who knows that the decline of American society is directly attributed to the lack of God in people's lives.
Randall Niles -- Christian Apologetics, Comparative Worldviews -- Always excited to share/learn/noodle on all the Big Questions of Life!
1 God 3 Persons; 66 books; 4 points (+/-); 7 dispensations(+/-); 5 Solas; 1 Beautiful wife; 8 Children, 4 in Heaven, 4 on Earth! Love Jesus @ Mars Hill Church!
Graduate of @USCedu. New Zealand native. DC is where I live. The City of God is where I belong.
To know Him and to make Him known through Historic Christianity, Reformed Theology and Christian Apologetics, for The Glory of God Alone.
Tony writes about God, world religions, the Bible, and fun stuff too.
Skeptic; science-lover; humanist.
You can call me Sully. Devoted follower of Christ, aspiring apologist, teacher, media programming, bass player, auto tech, love my family.
If anyone regards me...let it be as a servant of Christ and as a steward of the mysteries of God.
Denver Seminary's Christian Apologetics and Ethics Program is now on Twitter. This new M.A. degree will launch in the fall of 2012.
Exchange Engineer. Enjoy the recent mobile advances with WP7. Love Christian Apologetics! Traveler and avid outdoorsman.
Christ follower, mother to Ava, wife to Phillip, and author of, No Bones About It The Truth About Dinosaurs and Other Science Myths.
Love God. Love people. Live laughing. Growing. Learning. Leading. Inspiring. Encouraging. Dare to dream. Dare to do. Dare to be! in Missions & Evangelism.
Proud father of 2, Optimist, #Apologetics, #Philosophy, #NFL, #Raiders, #A's, #Chess, #Ping Pong, #Christian...
LearnApologetics.com (Apologetics wiki coming soon!)
Christian Constitutional conservative widowed mother of college son Boone. Passionate about loving my country, the free market system and God-given freedoms.
Interested in #Apologetics & #Theology. Philippians 1:16 - I am appointed for the defense of the gospel
Born again Christian, Biblical creationist, pro-lifer, apologist, Star Wars fan, Mandalorian, C'naatat, Assassin, and lazy bum. @Ordo_Null_11
Founder and Director of the Christian Apologetics Program at Biola University. Author of the novel, Five Sacred Crossings.
"Apologia is an undergraduate apologetics ministry at Biola University.
We meet Thursdays at 7pm in Business 203.
Come check us out!"
Redeemer Community Church. 4110 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013. Glorifying God & enjoying Him forever! (Follow ≠ endorsement. We only follow Jesus!)
Christian, Husband, Father, Musician, Photographer, Philosopher, Apologist, Disney Fan, Naturist, Blogger...that's a pretty good summery.
Integrating science and faith
Rescued by Jesus. Hungry for God. Exploring living and loving as worship. Succeeding and failing, but pressing on in His grace towards the grand arrival.
One Dollar Christian Apologist; guitarist and drummer; cereal connoisseur; wearer of boots
Christ follower, hopefully truth talker, conservative, sometime political junkie, pushing a God revealed walk, blogging on God’s Word applied to life.
Christian Apologist (Bible-Defender), AP Scholar, Student in Health Science (undergrad; future M.S), #Creationist; Tennis; DM FOR DEBATE; fiance @carolannnolan
Wretched man mercifully redeemed by the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Artist. Photographer. As often as possible, traveler.
ErasingGOD a forthcoming book: Solving The Mystery of the Name hidden for thousands of years. http://Facebook.com/ErasingGod
Politics on my mind! And God is always good.
Writer #Christian #apologetics; #philosophy; #science; #history. Latest book: Cold and Lonely Truth http://amzn.to/iIRKE0 | FB fan page: http://on.fb.me/i6f6kG
An introvert on Twitter counting (#1000gifts) praying (#EuropaAfricaUs) chatting (#BodyLife) and thinking (#apologetics)
Father of 5 & husband of 1; Stand to Reason Student Impact Director; Speaker & Author in apologetics, philosophy, theology, worldview, culture & youth
Business owner, conservative, profound and humble type Christian, good wife, good kids. Likes politics, religion, catastrophism, science, computers and books.
I love Jesus, science, alternative medicine and my life!!!!!
Showing God across the globe, we teach that GOD is our great Creator, not evolution, and we do this in a kid-friendly way. We empower kids to do great things!
Richard Wm Nelson, USC post-doc. Writes and speaks on the most amazing story in the history of science – the rise and fall of Darwinian evolution.
President and Founder of Come Reason Ministries, a Christian apologetics org dealing with theology, philosophy, and social issues with a rational approach.
"The Hardcore Christian Apologetics

Jude 1:3...Contend for the faith - THCA defends God's Word without compromise.
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Hi - Steve Cherry here. I am a freelance photographer in San Diego seeking to glorify God with my art.
Ratio Christi #apologetics club at San Diego State Univ. helping strengthen the faith of Christian students, & challenging atheism and secularism on campus.
Ratio Christi #apologetics club at UC San Diego helping strengthen the faith of Christian students, & challenging atheism and secularism on campus.
The Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes is an intellectual network with goals of linking #science and #technology to desired societal outcomes.
I`m interest in music, sport , science etc.
Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matt 10:16. Student of Apologetics and Faith Groups.
Follower of Christ. Love my family, the outdoors and learning anything new - especially involving the triune God!
I’m currently a student at Dallas Theological Seminary. I love Jesus and apologetics. I hope to be a NT textual critic.
Defending faith with reason. #apologetics
Helping folks become all that God has created, redeemed, and called them to be.
The Gathering. We are a multi-cultural community who worships the true and living God
I want to learn more about faith, family and how to find a career to use my talents for God.
Adjunct #philosophy instructor at a University. Husband to @mrsleaha. #science #philsci (Frequent Tweets)
I'm a 41 year old former Pastor with the Assemblies of God who left the Institutional Church to do organic church.. http://antwrites.com
"novice Sketch Artist.
Amateur Bboy.
Aspiring Doctor.
Physio Major.
Zombie Survival Expert.
God Bless! Enjoy my tweets!"
Minister, apologist, Author: Books on #Apologetics, philosophy, Nutrition-world religions. Certified Nutritionist. Wife: Donna, 4 kids. An Amazon Top Reviewer
Recipient of God's grace in Christ, husband and father, assistant professor of Christianity at Anderson University, Braves fanatic
Christian Bible teacher, author, speaker & Director of Take Up Your Cross Ministries. We encourage our youth to stand on the authority of God's Word, the Bible
Christ Follower, Husband, Father, Pastor. Looking to encourage, educate and love those God has entrusted to me.
Ratio Christi #apologetics club at Univ of Colorado, Boulder helping strengthen the faith of Christian students, & challenging atheism and secularism on campus.
I am a free thinker and a libertarian. I believe in reason, science and truth, and so my whole life is about Jesus.
Half nerd, half geek & 100% smartass. I apologize in advance...I'm a political junkie and unabashed liberal, who works in the petroleum industry. Oxymoron much?
GodEvidence.com is a website that presents logical arguments for belief in the existence of God based upon insights from recent science and from philosophy.
Husband to Pam, father of nine, child of God, friend of many, and pastor of Life Song Church of Erie
Christian Personal Injury Attorney. JD, Denver University; MA in Apologetics, Biola University; BA, Denver University
Christian Apologist. Husband. Daddy. Plastic Surgeon.
Slave to the almighty God. Funny. Outgoing. Taken .. sorry ladies lol 11.22.08 :) new to twitter so be nice!
Christian apologist-weather geek- Celtics, Cubs, Bears- FCC of Monmouth-WIU
Ratio Christi #apologetics club at Univ Tennessee, Knoxville helping strengthen the faith of Christian students, & challenging atheism and secularism on campus.
Assistant Director at the Christian Apologetics Program at Biola University. Get our MA degrees, buy our products, come to our events, and say hi to me!
The Christian Apologetics Program at Biola University.
I'm a science geek! I teach Creation science online to kids all over the globe. It is a fun job because I find out what life is like in different places.
"Forthcoming book:
GOD Decoded
Erasing GOD: Solving The Mystery of the Name lost for thousands of years."
This website is dedicated to the discovery and rediscovery of truth in science and theology.
We are known as Walking with God & Getting to know him Group. Are You a Christian or a seeking Christian learning about God & Encouraging others
"Thoughts and ramblings about God, life and just about anything else this writer, wife, mother & quirky chic thinks about.

(Favorite Verse: Matthew 6:33)"
Christian apologetics. Common language.
"loving living life
looking through God's lens"
Husband, father, educator, reader, student of finance, in wonder of all creation, in awe of the Creator, thankful to be living daily by God's amazing grace.
Answering points brought up on Skeptics Annotated Bible website. Also tweeting on Apologetics, Evidence for God, C.S. Lewis, Norman Geisler. Debating Calvinism.
Jerold Lowenstein: physician, researcher, and science writer. He and his wife have observed chimpanzees,gorillas,and other primates in their African habitat.
A slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Husband of India, Father of Zion, #Reformed. Interest: The #Bible, #Theology, #Apologetics, #Coffee, and #Sports.
Married, Father, Son, Bible Reading, Sports Loving, God Fearing, Jesus Loving, Clemson Tiger Cheering, Southern Boy
Christian Applied Apologetics provides #Apologetics, Philosophical & #Theological resources that make an impact on non-specialists. In Granbury, TX
A Salvation Army officer’s daily musings on apologetics, theology, philosophy, tattoos, and culture.
Writer/Editor at NPR. I am general assignment, but my particular areas of interest include foreign policy and security, science and economics.
With God all things are possible.
I love God, my wife! and Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Just an Observer, interested in science , politics and tech...
follower of Christ, business owner, wife, mother, conservative, life-long learner; loves reading, apologetics, missions, making a difference for eternity.
Love God. Love People. Better.
President of re|shift Ministries | Pastor | Conservative Politics | Teach the BIBLE | Apologetics/Theology | Leadership | Married w/ 4 kids.
Jesus knows me this I love! Follower of Christ lover of God and people Saved by grace through faith in Christ alone!
Defending the faith in 140 characters or less. #Apologetics
"Open your hearts to the love God instills...
God loves you tenderly.
What He gives you is not to be kept under lock and key but to be shared."
Servant and Slave to the Living God. Son, Brother, Student, Salt and Light. John 3:30
I tend to roam in a landscape littered with art, film, music and writings on the fringes of culture; all the while rooted in a realm of grace and mercy of God.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness -2Tim. 3:16
I walked with trilobites - Neuroscience Postdoc, Kung Fu Practitioner, Coffee Junkie. Enjoying life with @APMirandaT
"Proclaiming Christ to People
Presenting People to God"
I testify that there is no deity besides GOD and i testify that Muhammad is the servant and messenger of God
Christian theology, philosophy, and apologetics.
"Loving God and trusting Him to keep me to the end!
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The question is IF God exists ... What is HIS will?
Father, Husband, Teacher, Apologist. All to make Jesus Famous.
Words of Jesus, the Son of God. Creator of all things, the Water of Life. Prophet, Priest and King. The Lamb without blemish that was slain.
A Man's Journey from Atheism and Evolutionary Idea to Christianity and Intelligent Design all in the name of 40 years of Science. ON SALE NOW!!
Jesus is my God. Please contact me if you want to know about Him.
Scientist (Bio/forensics) , Christian (Apologetics) & Conservative Constituionalist. Tactical shooter, Prolife (Kenpo, 20+ yrs)
married father of two grandfather of two tring to live my life for God I feel living Noah time
An Apologetics Movement of India
Welcome-I am just a normal guy with a lot of sin saved by a amazing God-devoting each moment to His glory! Husband to @tanyascholtz
Native of San Diego, Respiratory therapist, husband, and amazed at the grace of God!
I'm a down-to-earth kind of person, no lofty dreams except to be content and learn to live each day as it comes. Love God, family, friends, church and work.
A follower of Christ, lover of my family, and servant of God's church.
"Science and Religion in the 21st Century A Forum for Discourse on Religion, Science, and Public Policy."
Christian, husband, father, grandfather, teacher, preacher, apologist. All to the glory of God.
The Reformed Chalkboard. Christian apologetics: can you believe the Bible without cutting out part of your brain?
The leading online general interest magazine in evolutionary science.
Christian, husband, computer guy, fighter of spam and computer malware, Merrell footwear enthusiast, Denver Bronco Fan, and blessed by God.
Christian, husband, father, seminary grad & Air Force officer. Focus on apologetics and Christian military service in my blog. (My views only, not the AF's)
God Fearing, Bible believing, saved by Grace sinner, Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and in love with God.
Pen, paper, Yeshua. Influences include the Lord, Brian Godawa, Syd Field, and various others.
News and Updates from the Christian Apologetics Alliance.
Keeping God First
The Association of Evangelical Apologetics: In Defending the Faith the Gospel is Preeminent.
Simulator Racing, Flight Simulation, Creation Science, Science, Intelligent Design, Modding, Programming, Racing, Science Fiction
Emphasis in Leadership and Apologetics - Training people to know not only what they believe, but why they believe what they believe.
Science, reason, and evidence can lead us to truth.
I am a lawyer, father, husband, friend and follower of the one true God- but not in that order
Christian Apologetics¦Cultural Polemics & Media Tech (Overt generalizations often render statements untruthful. 'Careful, lest you be called on it! ;-)
The Black and White Forum is where honest and anonymous discussion can take place about the things that matter: God, life, and people.
Choosing Hats is an educational site dedicated to bringing glory to God through the explanation and demonstration of Presuppositional apologetics.
Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc., produces resources to help families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith. http://www.apologia.com
I am a student at Clemson University studying political science and philosophy.
Popularizing science, interesting webs, and a lot of more.
Without gods the universe is amazing and you can be proud of your place in it!
Disciple of Christ Jesus•husband and father•amateurish philosopher/apologist•drummer in secret, shhh...
A source of current news and commentary of interest to American Christians, with the intent of encouraging repentance and a God-honoring lifestyle.
Growing disciple of #Jesus Christ; Recieved a Certificate of Study in #Christian #Apologetics from #BIOLA University; This is devoted to Defending the #Faith
Interested in Philosophy, Theology, and Christian Apologetics. I play guitar, attend Sac State, am left-handed, and love to write and read.
Christian, husband, father, itinerant pastor/teacher/apologist, director of AlwaysBeReady.com, author of apologetics books and DVDs.
Words through God's Wisdom.
Connecting theism (from philosophy and religion) with physics and psychology (of science), without reductionism. Book: Starting Science From God, by @Ian4851
Interests include: music, business, finance, theology, apologetics, technology, nutrition and fitness
I want to please Jesus. Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University.
Jesus is Lord & Savior. Christian ministry focusing on evangelism, discipleship & apologetics. 1 in the body, we bring diverse churches together to do Matt 28.
Creators of Brainstorm! Bringing you interesting and concise science news every monday and friday on youtube
"WE ARE GOD_CORE FEARING HARDCORE RIGHT-WING CONSERVATIVE THE REAL TRUE-REPUBLICANS
Please come join us on Facebook THE HARDCORE RIGHT WING NEWS fan page"
I believe in the God of the universe. Our Holy, Holy, Holy Father. I believe is His Son, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit, our comforter.
the great god and creator, in these last days, has spoken to us by his son, jesus christ. so i listen.
Follower of Christ.#RatioChristi VP at Stockton College.Blogger sharing #Apologetics at StayingSalty. Sinner saved by #Grace
Broken vessel being used by the Almighty God.
Hope's Reason: A Journal of Apologetics seeks to provide scholarly resources for the local church.
Christian, Biochemist, Husband, Father - pursuing God in a modern culture
Showing the reality of God and his love through sound articulation his truth.
Christian apologist. Interested in science, philosophy and theology.
The Christian Forum is a Podcast & blog to discuss issues related to Christian Apologetics. Real life people, real life discussions. www.thechristianforum.org
Love my family, my country & friends! grateful to God every day for these blessings & many more!
The Freedom Over the Clay Podcast Theology, Apologetics, Culture and Worldview Contact: freedomovertheclay@gmail.com
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16
I live for the mysteries of our wonderful planet and universe #TeamGod #TeamMichigan #TeamCMU
All humans, follow me and i will show you all truth, You will hear of me. I am rising in power of GOD, the last warning in the last of all corrupt generations.
\o/ living proof that GOD can reach the most sceptical. now love the trinity, apologetics, & fellow believers. married w/ 2 of GOD's greatest blessings.
Disciple of Christ. Enjoy blogging at www.TeenandGod.blogspot.com
Strange,unusual, odd, unique creation of God, novice blogger who loves music, philosophy, tea, and quiet moments to ponder
Tweets regarding the evidence for Christianity that we see in science, archaeology, history and various other disciplines.
Theology student at Oral Roberts University. I love God, my family, my Church family, and my amazing wife, Sam. And I have a huge passion for apologetics.
It's not about man-made religion, opinions or traditions. It's about what's TRUE and God's amazing LOVE for you! Take the dare! http://TheGodDare.com
... the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, ...
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