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2011-03-14T17:17:37+00:00

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BANNED QUESTION: Should a Biblical Hell be Taken Literally?

Last updated on: March 14, 2011 at 5:17 pm By Christian Piatt

The following is a passage from the book, BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE. Visit Chalice Press, order the BANNED QUESTIONS books online or by phone and use the promotional code “BANNEDMAR” for a 40% discount. Hell, Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, and Tartarus are all labeled as “Hell.” By most Christians. Are they really the same? Are they all places of fiery torment? Are such things to be taken literally, metaphorically, or as myth? David Lose: These places aren’t all the same,... Read more

2011-03-09T22:07:14+00:00

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My radio interview: Why alternative media matters

Last updated on: March 9, 2011 at 10:07 pm By Christian Piatt

This is a recording of an radio show I did on KCSJ 590 AM with Randy Thurston for his show, “Pueblo Now.” We discussed the need for alternative media for a community and how consumers figure out what agenda lies behind a media outlet. Click on the link below to hear the show on my podcast. My radio interview about the need for alternative media Christian Read more

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2011-03-09T00:13:11+00:00

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What does the Bible really say about homosexuality?

Last updated on: March 9, 2011 at 12:13 am By Christian Piatt

From the upcoming book, BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE. Order sets of five copies at Chalice Press, enter the promotional code “BANNEDQ5” at checkout and get 40% all five books. What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? Christian Piatt: Perhaps nothing sparks more heated debate over scripture than the Biblical position on homosexuality. First off, it should be pointed out that there is no reference whatsoever in any Biblical scripture about homosexuality; rather, it refers in some instances to... Read more

2011-03-04T23:21:34+00:00

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Video: BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE

Last updated on: March 4, 2011 at 11:21 pm By Christian Piatt

Dig the video I made about my upcoming book, BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE: Read more

2011-03-02T16:22:07+00:00

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Love Wins: A God of grace for all

Last updated on: March 2, 2011 at 4:22 pm By Christian Piatt

I was psyched when Jarrod McKenna, one of the contributors to the forthcoming BANNED QUESTIONS book series, told me her had an interview of Rob Bell appearing on ABC Australia’s news site about Rob’s new book, LOVE WINS: Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Every Person who Ever Lived. My initial excitement had to do with Jarrod’s citation of a passage from BANNED QUESTIONS toward the end of the piece, but the central message of the interview, and apparently of... Read more

2011-02-18T21:37:43+00:00

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Deconstructing Pueblo’s inferiority complex

Last updated on: February 18, 2011 at 9:37 pm By Christian Piatt

Deconstructing Pueblo’s inferiority complex By Christian Piatt (Originally printed in PULP) If I had but one wish for our community in the new year, it would be to eliminate the qualifier “for Pueblo” from our collective vocabulary. I went downtown a few weeks ago to hear a screaming jazz ensemble with my friend Barclay Moffitt, that took the group to new melodic heights with his tenor sax. Though still a college student, Barclay has worked on several studio recording sessions... Read more

2011-02-16T20:38:14+00:00

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The flaws of biblically-based sex education

Last updated on: February 16, 2011 at 8:38 pm By Christian Piatt

The flaws of biblically-based sex education (Originally published in PULP) It’s no shock that teen pregnancy and other related issues are a big problem in this community. It’s been that way for a long time. Various people have offered ideas about why this is and what to do about it, but little ever changes. Children keep having babies, generation after generation raise little ones in poverty, grandparents step in as parents to grandkids and the nuclear family suffers because of... Read more

2011-02-14T23:04:54+00:00

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BANNED QUESTION #2: Aren’t women treated badly in the Bible?

Last updated on: February 14, 2011 at 11:04 pm By Christian Piatt

I’ve added a new podcast related to the BANNED QUESTIONS book series. This podcast deals with the following question: Aren’t women treated poorly throughout the bible? Why would any intelligent modern woman today even want to read the bible? (CLICK HERE): Christian Piatt Author Podcast You can still get the 40% “author” discount on pre-orders of BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE and BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT JESUS by visiting www.chalicepress.com, ordering before February 28th, 2011 and entering the promo code “BANNEDQB”... Read more

2011-02-12T16:52:42+00:00

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BANNED discount and BIG endorsements

Last updated on: February 12, 2011 at 4:52 pm By Christian Piatt

Thanks much to everyone who has pre-ordered either/both of the BANNED QUESTIONS books. Sales are very good so far! And just as a reminder, you can still get 40% off of unlimited copies of both books (same discount Chalice Press authors get) from now through February 28th. Just go to www.chalicepress.com, search for the BANNED QUESTIONS books, and at checkout, enter the promo code “BANNEDQB” for your discount. Also, some other good news: We have received outstanding endorsements from Brian... Read more

2011-01-25T22:41:36+00:00

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NEW PODCAST: Banned Question #1

Last updated on: January 25, 2011 at 10:41 pm By Christian Piatt

This podcast explores the first question presented in the forthcoming book, BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE: Can I be a Christian if I don’t believe the Bible is perfect, handed down directly from God to humanity without error? To receive a 40% discount on pre-orders of both upcoming Banned Questions books, visit www.chalicepress.com, keyword search “Banned Questions” and at checkout, enter the promotional code “BANNEDQB” when prompted. CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST Peace, Christian Read more

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