Dumb Idols - Spiritual Thoughts of Daniel J. Clausen

This is a long introduction that is worth your time, but if you'd like to skip to THE LIST, Click Here. Before I get into this, let me say, it has been suggested I make too much of "non-salvation issues." I will say that I do make much of them, but only because Christ said to "make disciples of all nations, teaching them to observe whatsoever I have commanded." He commanded more than believing on His name, but rather, an entire moral and ethical system, a worldview, even an entire Kingdom Culture, which is to be observed by those who gain citizenship therein. I know that teachers will be held to a greater account of judgement (James 3:1), and I will not hold back to teach what I believe is the whole counsel of God. (Acts 23:20) Recently, I came upon the name of a movement that is what I essentially believe, having never known before that there was a "group" of people who thought as I did. Now, I won't go so far as to throw my weight...

"Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?"  I don't use the word "miracle" lightly. Discover God's faithfulness in every step of this story. Our daughter Ariel was born at home Nov. 29, 2012. She was 12 lbs. 15 oz.  We had a planned home birth with two midwives, my pastor's faithful wife, and my mother-in-law. Her name means "Lioness of God." I want to tell this story to extol the great glory that belongs to our God through the name of Jesus Christ.  I don't have any great interest in just "sharing" our experience. All glory, honor, power and strength belongs to God. The Lord is faithful, and speaks to us in diverse ways and manners. Through prayer, through His Word, His people, and prophecy. There is a daily prophetic word that we pay attention to, namely because it has been so clear, directive, timely and accurate, I have read it often over the past seven years...

Should Christians Abandon Christmas? Disclaimer I celebrate the birth of our Savior. This is not meant as a condemnation on any.  I am a questioner by nature, and as such, I think about, and examine, many things that are perhaps taken for granted. My inquisitive spirit is not meant to be a slight or offensive to any, for my thoughts are often detached and without feeling. I know this is sacred ground to some. Consider these words a thought experiment. Rather than dismissing the matter before hearing it, just consider what I have written on its own merit. If it fails, continue on your way, without giving another thought. Please read the entirety of this entry so as not to misunderstand, misrepresent or unduly dismiss me. If after everything, I am still a fool to you, let it be so, only let us be kind to one another. Should Christians Abandon Christmas? The answer to that question will be one of your own conscience, and I will not force the issue. How...

Perhaps you've seen the sensational articles releases a few days ago due to the release of a new papyrus by the Harvard Divinity School, which on it, contains the name "Jesus" and the word, "wife." Let me treat this plainly, and straightforwardly, not out of religious dogmatism, where I say childishly, "He did not!!!", but where I can readily nip this in the bud. If Jesus did have a wife, it is not as earthshattering as some make it to be - but then again, we want the fact not a speculation. First, some facts. 1. The contents of the fragment read thus: "And Jesus said to them,"My wife..." (yes, that's it.) 2. The Papyrus is a 4th Century Gnostic text, written in Coptic, an Egyptian dialect. 3. Although released from Harvard Divinity School, said school does not endorse the "conclusion" that Jesus had a wife. Now some contentions. 1. Being that the fragment only contains the statement "My wife......

For the Official HOW GODS ARE MADE Page, with reviews, sample chapters, etc., go HERE. I am very happy to announce the fruit of years of labor in my new book, "HOW GODS ARE MADE." Many are probably curious what it is all about. I will try to provide a brief synopsis here, describing the scope of my work. Chapter One - The Lust After Strange Gods This chapter is an explanation of why mankind has gone astray in diverse and strange ways. Reveals the condition of the heart of man and his predisposition for worship. Chapter Two - The Sacrifice of Truth This chapter reveals the fallacy of "all paths lead to God", and the idea of relative truth. Chapter Three - Gods That Came Newly Up This chapter introduces the idea of demonic sponsorship in regard to false deities, and explains my personal experiences with it through the occult. Chapter Four - Finding Their Prophet Explains my encounter with an "angel" which sought me to be the ha...

I recently saw this segment on the Early Show: It is a unabashed endorsement for the practice of Yoga in schools. The segment shows the apparent virtues of this practice: higher test scores, better behavior, and a general sense of well-being from the students. The students claim to love it, and it is lauded by superintendents and non-profits, whose goal is to incorporate Yoga into school curriculum. I am bringing all of this up only as a matter of principle for this one reason: Yoga is prayer. It is true, Yoga is not conventional western or familiar in its form - but make no mistake, it is prayer. The word "Yoga" itself is a Sanskrit word meaning "yoke", from a root, "yuj", which means to "join, unite or attach". Hence the inherent spiritual goal is a joining, a uniting or attachment to the divine. Now, there are various disciplines and schools of Yoga, but all of their practice is for spiritual attainment or unity to Brahman with Atma...

Most everyone has probably heard of the horrific massacre that occurred in Norway recently, the evil of which I can hardly comprehend. I cannot adequately express my sorrow for the individuals and their families who were victims of this holocaust. But perhaps you have noticed how the media has tried to characterize this man both politically and religiously. Every article I have read has classified him as a "fundamentalist Christian." Of this, I am almost equally astonished as the event itself simply because the media does not seem to know the definition of the word "fundamentalist." A fundamentalist is (quoting from the dictionary here) "A usually religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, and by rigid adherence to those principles." That means, in this context, that this man should have a radical and rigid adherence to the fundamental principles of Christ. If you know ANYTHING AT ALL about the New Te...

As a young christian in 2005, in the days of yore before the Facebook boom, I wrote an epistle to 35 churches in the Willimantic, CT area. Someone recently requested a copy, and as I read it over, I got inspired so I decided to share it for everyone. It may still be applicable in some way. In the end, it was not well received. It was mostly taken in silence, and my pastor got a few confused comments on who I may be. The idea of this epistle may have been naive, but I think the Lord uses this sort of brashness to get things done sometimes. You decide. Here's a public link: An Epistle to the Churches of Willimantic