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September 2017

September 26, 2017

From One Who Sacrificed: Stop Using Me in Your Anti-“Take a Knee” Argument

I served. I sacrificed. And I'm not offended when people take a knee.

September 25, 2017

Dear Conservatives: Do You Really Believe in Free Speech?

How is it that your logic and expressed values completely go out the window the...

September 22, 2017

Franklin Graham: Trump’s “Kill Them All” Speech Was One of the Best Ever

President Trump said he'd "totally destroy" North Korea- an act that would kill 25 million...

September 21, 2017

Don’t Worry Folks, the Great Tribulation Isn’t Happening This Weekend, or Ever

Is the Great Tribulation getting ready to kick off this weekend? Are we about to...

September 19, 2017

I’m a Christian, but I’m Not Interested in Living “Biblically”

Being a Christian isn't about following the Bible, it's about following Jesus-- and that shouldn't...

September 12, 2017

No, Natural Disasters Are Not Signs We’re in the “End Times”

Jesus claimed that natural disasters and war would be signs that the time for the...

September 06, 2017

The Prosperity Gospel vs. Jesus: Why These Two Things Are Not the Same

I believe that Christianity is a religion founded upon the life, teachings, and example of...

August 2017

August 23, 2017

Pope Francis Is NOT A Champion Of The Marginalized

Pope Francis has, by and large, been lauded by many progressive Christians since the earliest...

August 22, 2017

Dear Religious Right: Didn’t You Just Finish Telling Me You Believe in Violence Against Nazis?

I have a serious and honest question for my friends on the Religious Right, because...

August 17, 2017

Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith (A new book from Benjamin L. Corey)

Friends of Formerly Fundie: As some of you may have seen on Facebook, I have...

August 14, 2017

Franklin Graham: Blame White Terrorism On Those Who Voted To Remove The Racist Monument

What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today (my head is about to #$@ing explode edition)...

August 09, 2017

Some Things You Should Know About That Couple You Unwelcomed From Your Church

So you're a Christian church goer. The sign on your church says "all are welcome"...

August 03, 2017

After Christian Ghosting: The Difference Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Are we called to forgive those who hurt us? What does that even look like?

July 2017

July 31, 2017

A Few Facts Christians Should Know About The Bible’s “Canaanite Genocide”

Did the genocide of the Canaanites happen? Here are a few facts Christians should know.

July 25, 2017

Why Do Intelligent Atheists Still Read The Bible Like Fundamentalists?

Before I begin, if you're an atheist coming here looking for a fight, I'm the...

July 19, 2017

Christian Ghosting: A Destructive Practice Not Talked About

I don't think I believe in ghosts-- I suppose I'm open to the possibility, but...

July 11, 2017

Some Things to Remember When Life Feels Like a Shipwreck

Remember that a big part of why this happened is because you were someone who...

June 2017

June 19, 2017

Food Crisis in Kenya: 5 Signs of Hunger I’ve Never Seen (A Guest Post From East Africa)

There's a dire famine striking East Africa. Here's how you can help.

June 14, 2017

How Modern Science Proves A Critical Aspect of the Genesis Creation Narrative

Can modern science prove that Genesis 1 is actually true? Yes, but not in the...

June 12, 2017

Yes, There’s An American Christian Taliban– and Yes, We Need To Stand Against Them

I am a Christian. I grew up in Sunday School memorizing Bible stories as the...

June 07, 2017

5 Things I Wish Conservative Christians Understood About Muslims

Conservative Christians seem to have a lot of opinions about Islam and our Muslim neighbors....

June 01, 2017

Franklin Graham: Forcing People To Get Married Is A Great Idea

Forced Marriages: What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today I thought I had seen...

May 2017

May 23, 2017

The Ultimate Ways We Can Reduce and Prevent Terrorism

We live in a world that is sadly marked by violence and terrorism. It seems...

May 18, 2017

Why Impeaching Trump Could Make Everything Way, Way Worse

Excited about the potential impeachment of Donald Trump? So was I at first, but here's...

May 17, 2017

No, Christian Pacifists Are Not Cowards (But Christian Gun-Slingers Might Be)

I am a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, which naturally means I am a Christian...

May 09, 2017

Why Traveling Can Be A Critical Aspect Of A Healthy Spiritual Life

Can traveling be a critical aspect of a healthy spiritual life? Can traveling be a...

May 08, 2017

For Those Who Say “It’s The Job Of The Church To Care For The Sick, Not The Government’s!”

Okay, my fellow Christians. We should chat. Last week the House of Representatives voted to repeal...

May 05, 2017

Silly Liberals: Here’s 5 Reasons TrumpCare Will Make America GREAT Again

Wait, TrumpCare will make America GREAT again? Yes, in many ways it will. I've been...

May 03, 2017

No, Franklin Graham, It’s Not A Woman’s Fault For Being Violated (What FG Is Wrong About Today)

In our ongoing series, What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today (a series with never-ending...

May 01, 2017

Jesus Will Magically Make You Un-Gay? (What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today)

Is being gay a sin that you can simply repent from by becoming a Christian?...

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