Tales of a Heretic by Matt WilkinsPosted by Rick on April 8th, 2008
A little over four years ago, Rachel was charged with the “gross heresy of baptismal regeneration” by her church. She was later excommunicated after a trial (in absentia). This trial was a farce (I have the tape and am tempted to blog it sometime.), but to ease the pain for Rachel’s parents, our good friend, Matt Wilkins, created this comic for them. This month also marks three years since she was restored by a 118-0 presbytery vote, so in honor of that event, we thought we would share this comic that had been stored away. Posted with permission of Matt.
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April 8th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I have waited so long to see these again…lol. Awesome.
April 8th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
classic matt. gotta love it.
April 8th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Oh man…I laugh every time I read this.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Yeah, my favorite has always been, “I believe it was Peter Leithart who said, ‘Whoever believes what I believe is a heretic.’”
April 8th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
That’s exactly what I was laughing from.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
ROFL. Yes, I love that Peter Leithart “quote.” Also the Galatians 7 verse: “And behold, it was Rachel, the heretic.” Sigh. That was a lot of fun to read again.
April 8th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I laughed the hardest at the postcard joke. “You mean the one with the lake of flames on it, and then written on the back it said, ‘wish you were here?’”
April 9th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
It was so helpful to us when Matt added some levity to a very grievous experience. It gave us perspective at a time when we were almost unable to cope. Sure, the comic book is exaggerated and silly- but there’s a lot of truth there, too! Thanks again Matt! We needed it then and we still need a good laugh now!
April 9th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Yeah, I’m not sure it’s that exagerrated.
April 17th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Good stuff, I always enjoy reading his work.
Praying for y’all during this time, and especially for your grandparents. -Nathan