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2023-02-12T11:39:15-05:00

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5 Revolutionary Concepts to Transfigure Faith for the 21st Century

Last updated on: February 12, 2023 at 11:39 am By Eric Todd

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As church attendance falls out of fashion with new generations and for good reason, more people identify as “spiritual, not religious.” Some have literally come out as atheist. Others are angry, embittered, sad or lost. And some are just fine, thank you very much. For those so inclined to explore what an evolved faith might look like for the 21st century, the following are 5 revolutionary concepts to transfigure Churchianity to an enlightened faith. All are rooted in Christendom’s rich... Read more

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2023-02-05T12:43:17-05:00

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Nobody Expects the Evangelical Inquisition?

Last updated on: February 5, 2023 at 12:43 pm By Eric Todd

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The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad legacy of the Religious Right has destroyed the credibility and trust of Christianity in America. First, I do believe the grace forward Gospel will transcend and rise to prominence over the fear-based hell hammer of the right. But things need to be called out for what “Churchianity” represents: a cult that inflicted pain and despair on unsuspecting seekers of Christ, now leading a mass exodus in the millions. Ultimately, it’s simply time to... Read more

2023-01-31T16:44:13-05:00

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On Life After Death & Connecting with God in the Fullness of Love

Last updated on: January 31, 2023 at 4:44 pm By Eric Todd

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I caught a glimpse of life after death when my mom transitioned from this life. I don’t know why a mere mortal like me was afforded such an awesome life-affirming experience, but it happened. It was documented by my mother’s medical team and a globally recognized near-death research organization, IANDS, helped me to understand what really happened that day. But to be clear, I didn’t die. My mom did. I experienced her transition from this life to the next. In... Read more

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2023-01-16T17:01:25-05:00

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Amy Grant vs. the Temple of Thieves

Last updated on: January 16, 2023 at 5:01 pm By Eric Todd

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Amy Grant and Franklin Graham are at odds amidst a culture war at the heart of an evolution pointing to an enlightened Christian faith. The debate continues, but a DEI Evangelical church body that includes the LGBTQ community in its current state of affairs is unlikely. Yet, Matthew 21:13 metaphorically stands up to stir the awakening soul. “My temple should be a house of prayer, but you’ve made it a den of thieves!” Jesus, of course first uttered those... Read more

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