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January 2017

January 14, 2017

Republican Arrested For Grabbing A Woman By The You-Know-What

When America discovered that Donald Trump had been caught on tape saying he liked to...

January 13, 2017

If Rich Americans Weren’t So Greedy, We Wouldn’t Need Obamacare

Donald Trump has yet to take the oath of office, but that hasn't stopped the...

January 12, 2017

No, Atheist Friends, The Bible Isn’t Just “Fairy Tale.”

When interacting with (some) atheists online, it isn't a shocker to stumble upon some who begin...

January 11, 2017

If God Is So Pro-Death Penalty, What About Cain and Abel?

Christians who support the death penalty often say it was God who instituted the death...

January 10, 2017

Congratulations Anti-Trafficking Activists, You Just Put The People You “Care” About In Danger

January is Human Trafficking awareness month, and in a not-so stunning turn of events the...

January 06, 2017

S%#t I Wish (Some) Atheists Would Stop Doing (And Saying)

As a Christian, I can admit that there is a reasonable argument for being an...

December 2016

December 22, 2016

No, Jesus Wasn’t Born To Die (The Part of the Christmas Story We Screw Up)

For those of us who grew up in conservative or even moderate versions of Christianity,...

December 20, 2016

Liberty University To Spend $1 Million On The Homeless. I Mean, On A Gun Range.

Liberty University, the nation's largest Christian university, has recently announced that it has at least...

December 19, 2016

Oh, Good Grief: Yes, Jesus Was A Real Historical Figure

It's almost Christmas-- one of the holiest days of the year for Christians, as we...

December 09, 2016

Oh, Lighten Up, Christmas Is NOT a Pagan Holiday.

Here's an interesting factoid: There's a considerable group of Christians who hate Christmas with the...

December 06, 2016

The Most Comforting Words In The English Language (When God Feels So Far Away)

The other day I was driving in the car with my 14 year old, when...

December 01, 2016

Fake News Isn’t The Problem: The Problem Is So Many People Believe It.

The issue of "fake news" is one that's currently being discussed around the internet, and...

November 2016

November 21, 2016

5 Ways To Contribute to Drama-Free Holidays With Your Opinionated Family

So, it's finally here. The holidays are upon us, and there's no turning back, and...

November 18, 2016

No, John Piper, God Doesn’t Kill Babies Because Their Dad Looked At Porn

I'm all for charitable Christian disagreement between Christians of different expressions or traditions within Christianity....

November 10, 2016

What I Wish My White Friends & Family Understood About Our Election Grief

It's day 2, and I'm still grieving and feeling physically sick over the election-- especially...

November 10, 2016

Why Franklin Graham Had Better Hope That Progressive Christians Were Right About Hell

Is Franklin Graham headed to hell when he dies? That's a tricky question, but one...

November 01, 2016

I’m Sorry, But Donald Trump Is NOT “Pro-Life”

As we've watched the election unfold during this painfully long political season, we've watched Evangelical Christians...

October 2016

October 28, 2016

No, LGBTQ+ Affirming Christians Are Not Heretics

This week Jen Hatmaker, an Evangelical writer and speaker, came out as LGBTQ+ affirming in...

October 25, 2016

The Christian Right’s False Hope In A Conservative SCOTUS

What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today, Vol. 5 The election of 2016 is just...

October 21, 2016

The Unbiblical Idea That God Has Blessed America Most (What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today)

What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today, Vol. 4 Franklin Graham is known for saying...

October 19, 2016

Are Islamic Countries Doing Enough To Help Refugees?

As we know, the world is facing a refugee crisis. We see it on the news...

October 18, 2016

The Demise of Backpage.com Would Lead To More Trafficking, Not Less

Recently the CEO of the website Backpage.com was arrested on charges related to human trafficking, a move...

September 2016

September 28, 2016

Yo, America: Maine Already Tried The Whole Trump Thing. It Didn’t Work.

So listen, America. We, the people of Maine, have some wisdom to share with you....

September 27, 2016

America Isn’t Growing Hostile Towards Christians, It’s Growing Hostile Towards Religious Bullies.

It seems like not more than a day or two goes by without hearing it...

September 16, 2016

Driven To Suicide: When Violence Doesn’t Feel So Violent

One of the most frequent and consistent topics I have taught on over the years...

September 15, 2016

How Christian Fundamentalism Is Making A Concerning Comeback In America

American culture is currently experiencing what some, and now I, am calling New Wave Fundamentalism. The original...

September 14, 2016

Would A Righteous God Torment People In Hell For Eternity?

After leaving Christian fundamentalism, I shed off a lot of previously held beliefs-- some of...

September 12, 2016

Keeping Drugs Illegal Just Makes It All Worse– It’s Time To Think Differently

The other day I publicly stated that I support the efforts across the country to...

September 09, 2016

Reminding Teachers & Parents: Kids Can’t Be Forced To Participate In The Pledge Of Allegiance

School is back in session, and this year, talk about participating in our national liturgies...

September 08, 2016

Jesus Created Marijuana, And It Should Be Legal

If you grew up during the era of big wheels, horrid hair styles, and the Reagan administration,...

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