Whenever I rank the seriousness of sins, I like to start with mine first. Those are the lightest sins, easy to forgive. Not much to see here. Next are the sins that I have not personally struggled with – but mostly because I haven’t had the chance to. They are bad and people who commit them should be shunned, but if one day it is I who commits them, I do think they are ultimately forgivable and deserve mercy. Finally we have the most egregious sins. Those are sins I have never struggled with and almost definitely never will. They are abominable and unforgivable. Those people will go to hell and rightfully so. That was their choice. They should have chosen instead to commit my sins and they too could go to heaven with me and God.
A Yule Blessing From The Mountaintops
December 5, 2013 by
If you like artist Jon McNaughton’s special recipe of mixing religious devotion and political propaganda, then you are going to love his new Christmas card…
A MAD Man Fold-In
May 24, 2013 by
There is something different about Jon McNaughton’s latest painting. Sure it contains the basic elements of distasteful propaganda we’ve come to expect from him over the years, but when I first saw it, it reminded me of the kind of painting I am used to seeing in the pages of MAD Magazine (no offense to “the usual gang of idiots”). Then I saw that the artist himself described the piece as “parody” and I realized I was right. Maybe that is the best context to view “Liberalism Is A Disease”…
Jon McNaughton’s Idea Journal
March 19, 2012 by
For centuries artists and lovers of art alike have studied the masters, hoping for a glimpse into the process of creative genius. Now, an unprecedented find. A never before seen look into the mind of one of the greatest painters our generation has seen…
The Illuminated Matsby: A Very Special Christmas Edition
December 15, 2011 by
A festive image of faith and devotion…
The Illuminated Matsby: A Very Special Halloween Edition
October 29, 2010 by
A Scary Image of Faith and Devotion
The Illuminated Matsby, Special World Cup Edition
June 15, 2010 by
Another Image of Faith and Devotion
The Illuminated Matsby: A Very Special Conference Edition
April 3, 2010 by
My favorite part of General Conference is hearing the church statistical report during the Saturday afternoon session. And as a BCC exclusive, we have a sneak peek of who will be reading the numbers this afternoon.
(SPOILER ALERT)
The Illuminated Matsby, Vol. 3
March 3, 2010 by
This piece was inspired by the hard work and ingenuity that went in to creating the first printed Bible and the events which followed when suddenly everyone could have access to the holy written word of God – not just the learned monks and clergymen, but all men could read it and know for themselves.
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The Illuminated Matsby, Vol. 2
February 24, 2010 by
By Common Consent is pleased to present this week’s graven image, by the beloved craftsman, that master artist, that Painter of -itesTM, Matthew Page (or Brother Matsby). As always, please respect the reverence for which BCC is known and keep an appropriate tone, even that of quiet dignity, in your comments. [Read more…]
The Illuminated Matsby, Vol. 1
February 17, 2010 by
As a special new feature, we are pleased to present to you each Wednesday an graven image, an icon if you will, reflecting some of the most important Mormon issues of all time. The craftsman, Matthew Page (or Brother Matsby), is a master artist and Painter of LightTM. Please respect the reverence for which BCC is known and keep an appropriate tone in your comments. [Read more…]
Immigration: A Utah Concern
April 29, 2009 by
Matt Page is a self proclaimed “Utah Mormon”, “Bollywood Liberal”, and “Rabble Rouser” – Although he is not entirely sure what the words “Rabble” or “Rouser” really mean (in fact maybe he shouldn’t be allowed to make self-proclamations after all). He is an artist and writer who goes by the online name Matsby. While he has recently contributed his artistic and comedic talents to BCC, you may know him best from his personal Religious Blog . Welcome Brother Matsby!
There’s been a lot of talk about immigration lately around the Bloggernacle and I am afraid to say it, but I think maybe we are all ignoring the biggest problem in this debate.
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