When he first took over for his Dad, was he more Bible based than he is now? It seems like when I catch a snippet or two on TV now, it is almost all self-help with a serving of God on the side. I feel like I remember that he was a little more bible based, but I could be mistaken.
He's ordained. But, he's in a nondenominational Baptist-like church, so there aren't a lot of controls around ordination. One ordained preacher can ordain another. And his predecessor was his father. He just doesn't have any training. And, I just read on wikipedia he doesn't have a college degree either.
I couldn't help but think about the guy during this past season of Dexter. He is the real life Jordan Chase.
Really? You equate living your life by those guidelines to a cult? I think for the most part, most people would aspire to follow the vast majority of those items regardless of religious affiliation. What in particular is so 'cult-like' in avoidance of these things? "illegal drugs, alcohol abuse, illicit sex, adultery, fornication, cheating, gossip, strife, rebellion, ungodly attitudes, police arrest, plagiarism, or use of profane language."
My guess would be 'rebellion for rebellion's sake'. In other words, rebel against something for no real reason.
Besides the fact that I like to indulge in some of these sins, I have a couple of complaints. Why list all of illicit sex, adultery, and fornication? Seems like a lot of repetition. And, if they're going to list immoral sex 3 times, why no mention of homosexuality, since we know where they stand on that one? Also, I'd worry about the inclusion of police arrest. Do they want to fire people for getting arrested even if not convicted? That ain't right. As for rebellion, Groogrux, I think this list is inspired by a couple of lists of sins in the Epistles which include rebellion.
