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2012-07-30T02:21:46+00:00

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Church Sign Epic Fails, Vol XXIV

Last updated on: July 30, 2012 at 2:21 am By Christian Piatt

For all you Arabic number snobs, that’s volume 24 of your favorite cringeworthy church signs. Order up!!! Church Sign Epic Fails, Christian T-Shirt Edition Church Sign Epic Fails: “Festival of Tolerance” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume XXI Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Twenty Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Nineteen Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Eighteen Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Seventeen Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Sixteen Church Sign Epic Fails: Volume Fifteen Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Fourteen... Read more

2012-07-28T21:55:04+00:00

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What Christians Mean When They Bless You

Last updated on: July 28, 2012 at 9:55 pm By Christian Piatt

Christians toss out blessings like beads at Mardi Gras. They get offered so often and in so many contexts that it’s hard to know what exactly it means. So I thought I’d break down at least some of the kinds of blessings floating around out there. The Post-Sneeze Blessing: This is a weird one, because we don’t bless people for coughing, yawning or any other bodily function. So why sneezing? No one is exactly sure, though some believe it dates back... Read more

2012-07-28T03:39:36+00:00

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Muhammad Ali vs. Mitt Romney (Video)

Last updated on: July 28, 2012 at 3:39 am By Christian Piatt

This is a pretty great commentary on war, privilege, politics and power, all done my favorite way: with acerbic, biting humor! Read more

2012-07-27T19:39:50+00:00

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Five Reasons Why Failure is Awesome

Last updated on: July 27, 2012 at 7:39 pm By Christian Piatt

When I was in preschool, I was insanely jealous of the kids who were given speaking parts in the Christmas play. I actually “repeated” preschool because I was too young for Kindergarten after year one, so I figured at least by the time I was a red-shirt preschooler, I’d get more props. No luck. First year, I was a silver bell. Second time around, I was a christmas present. How lame. Then in first grade, I was given some lines in... Read more

2012-07-26T19:09:10+00:00

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New “Hellbound?” Movie Challenges the Prospect of Hell

Last updated on: July 26, 2012 at 7:09 pm By Christian Piatt

Apologies folks, but the review has been pulled for the moment. To be released in its entirety closer to the premier of the movie in September. For now, please check out the trailer Hellbound Trailer Theatrical Vimeo from Kevin Miller on Vimeo. Find other deets on the film at www.hellboundthemovie.com. Read more

2012-07-25T16:36:19+00:00

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Bryan Fischer: Blame Darwin, Liberals, Gays for Aurora Shooting

Last updated on: July 25, 2012 at 4:36 pm By Christian Piatt

It’s common for pundits and media talking heads to use things like the tragic killing in Aurora, Colorado to buttress or even advance their agenda. Gun control advocates point to the reckless distribution of firearms, while moral conservatives blame the loosening of moral strictures in our culture. But thus far, talk show host Bryan Fischer has taken that to the furthest extremes I’ve witnessed. Click here, found on the Raw Story website, for exactly what Fischer proposes is to blame... Read more

2012-07-24T18:15:43+00:00

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Was Jesus a Pacifist?

Last updated on: July 24, 2012 at 6:15 pm By Christian Piatt

To recognize the final days of the Amazon Kindle $2.99 sale of Banned Questions About Jesus (through Wednesday, July 25th), I thought I’d post another question from the book, along with responses from the contributors who took that question on. Question: Was Jesus a pacifist? Jarrod McKenna: No. Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword. And we as disciples must wield the same sword Jesus brings, and no other. The question is, what is this sword? What... Read more

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2012-07-23T19:14:22+00:00

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Further Thoughts on Chick Fil A

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 7:14 pm By Christian Piatt

To be honest, I did not expect anything near the stir my first piece caused about deciding not to eat at Chick Fil A anymore. I’ve written lots of articles about LGBT equality before, but when you bring a favorite business into the mix, people get remarkably passionate. For the most part, I’ve enjoyed and appreciated the dialogue between those who choose not to eat there any more and those who take issue with such a decision. However, based on... Read more

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2012-07-30T02:25:26+00:00

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Church Sign Epic Fails, Christian T-Shirt Edition

Last updated on: July 30, 2012 at 2:25 am By Christian Piatt

Thought I’d mix it up a little bit, especially since I’ve seen so many remarkable Christian themed T-shirts. And if you go out and buy one of these after seeing this, even as an ironic statement, so help me… Church Sign Epic Fails: “Festival of Tolerance” Edition Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume XXI Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Twenty Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Nineteen Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Eighteen Church Sign Epic Fails, Volume Seventeen Church Sign Epic... Read more

2012-07-23T18:46:18+00:00

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Farewell, Chick Fil A

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 6:46 pm By Christian Piatt

I’ve been a fan of Chick Fil A for a long time. Their food is always great, their service is impeccable (almost to the point of being a little creepy), and the restaurants are squeaky clean. It’s not every day that you can enjoy a fast food restaurant where you actually feel like you’re putting something reasonably good for you in your body. Well, at least not as bad as some. But the point is, I have always liked them.... Read more

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