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2013-01-27T16:53:19+00:00

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Church Sign Epic Fails, “Family Values” Edition

Last updated on: January 27, 2013 at 4:53 pm By Christian Piatt

Last time I checked on family values, they were holding fairly steady around $1.75 and an order of tater tots. Church Sign Epic Fails, “Pass the Ammo” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “We Serve Minors” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “God Likes Weed” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “Crush China for Jesus” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails: “Satan’s Graffiti” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “Beer in Hell” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “Soul Harvest” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails,... Read more

2013-01-26T18:45:04+00:00

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Is Gender Equality Killing Women?

Last updated on: January 26, 2013 at 6:45 pm By Christian Piatt

I consider myself a feminist, which means (to me at least) I support the elimination of barriers to access for all people, regardless of their gender. But in spite of that, the equality that follows such efforts comes with its own consequences for the culture, and sometimes even for the woman herself. My wife, Amy, pastors a prominent church in downtown Portland. She has office hours, late-night meetings and weekend commitments that keep her away from home quite a bit,... Read more

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2013-01-24T18:18:51+00:00

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I Hate Loving Mark Driscoll

Last updated on: January 24, 2013 at 6:18 pm By Christian Piatt

Rev. Mark Driscoll, founder of Mars Hill church, has a true gift. Just when I think I’m making at least a modicum of progress toward tolerance – if not actual Christlike love – toward the guy, inevitably he does something to make me despise him all over again. On the Monday, before President Obama’s inauguration ceremony, Driscoll sent out the following message to his more than 300,000 Twitter followers: Praying for our president, who today will place his hand on... Read more

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2013-01-23T18:08:03+00:00

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Did Jesus Ever Sin?

Last updated on: January 23, 2013 at 6:08 pm By Christian Piatt

Most Christians’ first reaction to this question is to answer this with a resounding “Of course not!” After all, he was the Son of God; he had to be blameless in order to be the perfect sacrifice…right? But what if we consider Jesus crucifixion and resurrection differently? Many today believe Jesus died because of the sins of humanity, but not necessarily as a sacrificial substitute for our sins. But regardless of your beliefs about atonement, what about the fact that Jesus was tempted in... Read more

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2013-01-22T18:29:32+00:00

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Why Christians Aren’t Funny (Homebrewed CultureCast)

Last updated on: January 22, 2013 at 6:29 pm By Christian Piatt

A couple weeks ago, Relevant Magazine published an essay on Christianity’s tenuous relationship with humor titled Why Christians Aren’t Funny. Christian and Jordan consider themselves moderately funny and definitely students of comedy, so they invited the article’s author, Larry Shallenberger, on to discuss the topic of Christians and their weak-ass senses of humor. Larry is a pastor and writer from Eerie, Pennsylvania, and long-time member Burnside Writers Collective. They discuss the cultural implications of not being funny, why Christians aren’t... Read more

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2013-01-20T16:28:23+00:00

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Church Sign Epic Fails, “Pass the Ammo” Edition

Last updated on: January 20, 2013 at 4:28 pm By Christian Piatt

I shot my dad’s gun once. It was loud, kind of exciting, and a little tiny bit of pee came out. Out of me, not the gun. That would be totally weird the other way. Church Sign Epic Fails, “We Serve Minors” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “God Likes Weed” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “Crush China for Jesus” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails: “Satan’s Graffiti” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “Beer in Hell” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, “Soul... Read more

2013-01-19T19:39:16+00:00

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The NRA, ATF, Insider Trading and Politics At Its Worst

Last updated on: January 19, 2013 at 7:39 pm By Christian Piatt

Sometimes it takes a comedy show to connect the political dots in a way that makes the ugliness of Washington DC chillingly clear. On a recent episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart laid out the train-wreck that is our governmental policy toward guns in America. Here’s a brief breakdown: A few years back, Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-KS) suggested during a CNN interview that we did not, in fact, need additional gun laws. He noted that we already have about... Read more

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2013-01-18T20:46:04+00:00

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VIDEO Church Sign Epic Fails, “We Serve Minors” Edition

Last updated on: January 18, 2013 at 8:46 pm By Christian Piatt

Here’s the latest video edition of all the church signs that make you laugh, cry, cringe and maybe throw up in your mouth a little bit. VIDEO Church Sign Epic Fails, “God Likes Weed” Edition VIDEO Church Sign Epic Fails, “Big Ass” Edition “Satan’s Graffiti” VIDEO Edition of Church Sign Epic Fails “Beer in Hell” VIDEO Edition of Church Sign Epic Fails “Advent Onslaught” VIDEO Edition of Church Sign Epic Fails “Faith vs. Reason Throwdown” VIDEO Edition of Church Sign... Read more

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2013-01-17T19:19:23+00:00

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My Fascination with the Amish Mafia

Last updated on: January 17, 2013 at 7:19 pm By Christian Piatt

Three nights ago, I awoke to four words that portend nothing good in the family’s future. They came from sweet little Zoe, who stood by the side of my bed, staring at me through the dark with those big, four-year-old eyes. “Daddy,” she said, “I threw up.” The bug quickly made the rounds through the whole house until we all were bedded by it, each huddled in our respective corners of the house with piles of blankets and a an... Read more

2013-01-15T01:53:34+00:00

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Homebrewed CultureCast with Tony Campolo

Last updated on: January 15, 2013 at 1:53 am By Christian Piatt

The boys are starstruck this week talking to author, pastor and sociologist Tony Campolo. Tony discusses aspects of the book he co-authored with Shane Claiborne, Red Letter Revolution, and how different generations are approaching the words and acts of Jesus. He also explains why it’s so difficult for people to see Jesus’ words simply, and the greatest threat facing American Christianity today. I mean, really, it’s Tony Campolo. That’s all the reason you need to listen. Later, Jordan discusses what... Read more

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