User:Godly Dragon Reviews and Apologetics

Godly Dragon Reviews and Apologetics is a Youtube channel created in January 2016 by Ethan Horn. The purpose of this channel is to provide reviews of entertainment from a Christian worldview, to defend the Christian faith and share the gospel, and talk about religious and political issues.

About Ethan
Ethan identifies himself as a fundamentalist Christian. He was raised in a Jewish home before he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord when he was 20. He is currently 22 years old. He has a passion for video making and he loves dragons and cartoon animals. He also loves watching reviews on Youtube, which gave him the inspiration to use his talents for God's glory. He appears to be non denominational, which Ethan actually resents. "I'm not part of a denomination in particular. But I don't call myself 'non denominational' either if that makes any sense. I find that non denominational churches still have their own beliefs like the denominational churches do. You don't need a denomination of any kind to be a Christian. I believe all that's needed is to believe in the one true God that exists as a trinity. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And to believe the Son came down to earth to die on the cross for our sins and rise again so we may have eternal life and to believe that He will come again to judge the world. And to read and study and believe in the Bible. That's what I believe. Plain and simple. I believe in God and in His Son Jesus and in the Bible alone. No denomination needed" Ethan said.

Ethan's beliefs
Ethan has tackled several religious issues so far. And has given his own stances. While other issues he has remained silent on.

Preferred bible translation: In his "Can a Christian be part of the furry fandom?" video, he is seen quoting from the King James Version. But in his video about faith vs works, he is seen quoting from the New International Version. He appears to prefer to study multiple different translations

Homosexuality: Ethan is against homosexuality and gay marriage. He goes over the verses that speak against it in his video about the furry fandom. He also goes over bestiality in the same video. But he has nothing personal against gays.

Eschatology: Though not stated in his videos, Ethan believes in premillenialism. But has no one specific view on the timing of the rapture. "The only thing I do know is that Jesus will return to set up his thousand year kingdom before the great white throne judgment. When it comes to the timing of the Rapture, I'll take what I get. Whether Pre, mid, or post tribulation. No need to tear each other apart over a subject like this one" Ethan said

Faith vs Works: Ethan believes in salvation by grace through faith. But that our good works prove we have faith

Predestination vs. Free Will: Though not stated in his videos, Ethan believes that although God knows ahead of time who will be saved, God doesn't interfere with our Free Will. God lets us come to Him.

Abortion: Though not stated in his videos, Ethan is against abortion and identifies as pro life. "Abortion is murder. It's killing an innocent child for often selfish reasons" Ethan believes

Political views: Though not stated in his videos, Ethan is most likely Conservative

Creation vs. Evolution: Ethan identifies as a "young earth creationist". He flat out says so in his Jurassic World review. "As much as I love Jurassic World, I don't agree with the evolutionary worldview it's based on" Ethan stated.

Mascot criticism and controversy
Ethan's original mascot in his early videos was that of a golden dragon with a brown underbelly, a brown flat mane, horns, and bat wings. The mascot received concern and criticism. It was criticized for being "too scary" and unsuitable for a Christian youtube channel. Further criticism also comes from the dragon being a symbol for Satan in the book of revelation. "I didn't know what to do. I just love dragons so much. I think they're cool. But not everyone likes dragons" Ethan stated. Because of the crticism, Ethan made major modifications to the mascot.