Crimes of the Heart and
Returning to the Scene of the Crime:
Dr. Mark Brister,
Former Pastor of First Baptist Church of Bolivar,
Will Speak at FBC-Bolivar 150 Anniversary Today
Want to see something amusing today?
Go to the First Baptist Church of Bolivar's 150th Anniversary this afternoon and ask the former pastor, Dr. Mark Brister (wiki), about the known molesters, adulterers and child abusers, which he had the pleasure of shepherding while pastor at FBC-Bolivar and while working with Southwest Baptist University.
He will, no doubt, answer you (in his most self-important clerical tones) that these are private matters of "pastoral privilege and confidentiality" -- even if you remind him that several of these names now grace the buildings of certain "Christian institutions" in the area.
However, ask the same question about a women, virtually any unmarried woman, and you will be astounded by the transformation, as a torrent of sneering innuendos, informed by nothing more than his own gynophobia and sexual fantasies, come spewing from him.
Better yet: Question him about the sacredness of friendships (especially, as in the Celtic tradition, anamcharas or "friends of the soul").
He will explain to you (probably with Bible references) that friendship with members of the same sex constitute "unhealthy and unnatural obsession."
He will clarify that business relationships are "necessary" for men (we assume this includes such "businesses" as church fellowhips, watching football and fishing).
However, he will distinguish the "especially dangerous" nature of a women's friendships, which "diminish" a woman by detracting from the only relationship of concern to a "normal" women -- her ability to please her husband and serve her children.
He will expound that it is "unnatural" for a woman to sorrow over lost friendships -- even if the woman had just lost the companionship and fellowship of over a dozen good friends and classmates (as well as that of her parents, sisters and former church mates), due to the brutal slanders of administrators at Southwest Baptist University, as was the case for Marie, then 21, when she asked him this question.
At least, this is what he told Marie then ... which he promptly followed by the advice that Marie's unhappiness was due -- not to the grief over the lose of her relationship with friends, family and classmates resulting from these slanderous abuses -- but because Marie's unwillingness to "submit" herself to "male authority," as she was the "weaker vessel" and needed "the lordship, control and guidance of a husband."
He added that, in order to regain God's approval and blessing, she must marry as soon as possible, since additional eduction in graduate school was "not necessary" for a woman to complete her obligations to God and her family.
Inquiry of Dr. Mark Brister about the procedure for dealing with misconduct by "male authorities" in Christian churches and institutions (such as SBU) and he will explain that unethical, immoral or criminal acts committed by "Christian organizations" must be concealed "for the sake of the public good."
He will add, in a hushed threat, that anyone who seeks to disclose such misconduct by SBU officials is "sowing discord among the brethren," acting against God and the Holy Spirit and is, most likely, under"demonic control."
Therefore, that person must be stopped "in any way possible, even if the methods used are unethical, immoral or illegal.
For the "good of Christ," he will explain. Yes, "for the Cross" that person must be stopped.
At least, that is what Marie was told when she questioned him on the misconduct of Southwest Baptist University officials -- virtually all of whom where members (in positions of leadership at First Baptist Church of Bolivar (see previous article and additional information).
Even today, the strategy has not changed: Alienate. Humiliate. Isolate ... Steal. Kill and Destroy. For Christ. For the Cross. For the Kingdom.
That's the way it is done.
Ask Mark Brister, today.
He is speaking at First Baptist Church of Bolivar this afternoon at 1:00 pm on the "white house" grounds.
And ask Missouri Baptist Convention Executive Director (and former Southwest Baptist University Trustee), Dr. David Tolliver, who will also be there today.
Give a holler as well to former First Baptist Church of Bolivar member, former Southwest Baptist University President ... and SBU Trustee when Marie was poisoned, Congressman Roy Blunt.
