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June 2014

June 09, 2014

If Gay Christians Go To Hell, So Are The Ones Who Don’t Recycle

The fact that God would be so angry at people who live in a way...

June 06, 2014

10 Things I’d Rather Do Than See The New Left Behind Movie

If you haven't already seen it, the trailer for the new Left Behind movie is...

June 05, 2014

What Both Sides Completely Miss In The Abortion Discussion

If we want to make any headway on this, we're going to need to have...

June 04, 2014

When We Give Away Guns In Church: Bad Idea, or Really Horrible Idea?

It seems there's a growing trend in some churches of giving away free guns in...

June 03, 2014

God’s Amazing Purpose: Tons Of You Are Going To Die (So Says Dobson)

God's plan is wonderful, isn't it? Well, not so much if you're still listening to...

June 03, 2014

“I Don’t Love This Religion Anymore”: A Conversation With Zach Phelps-Roper

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Zach Phelps-Roper who recently left Westboro Baptist...

May 2014

May 30, 2014

When Two Formerly Fundies Chat: My Video Interview With Frank Schaeffer (and get his new book FREE)!

I may have popularized the term, "formerly fundie", but Frank Schaeffer was living it out...

May 29, 2014

Some Things To Consider If You Think Being Gay Is a Sin

Please consider that the cultural obsession with homosexuality within the American Church is detracting from...

May 28, 2014

Yes, Gay Christians Exist (A Sincere Plea To My Conservative Friends)

Like it or not, gay Christians exist-- and this "discussion" on the entire issue isn't...

May 26, 2014

Kirk Cameron Parenting: Boys Need To Learn How To Use Weapons Of Destruction

In another installment of parenting according to Kirk Cameron, we find a tragic view of...

May 23, 2014

Peace In The Middle East: Could Christians Be The Barrier?

I appreciate the heart and intent of the pro-Israel movement; they're simply trying to be...

May 21, 2014

5 Reasons Why Christians Can Be So Mean To Each Other

"In fairness, I think people in general have a propensity to be mean to each...

May 20, 2014

Why Christians Might Want to Abstain From Reciting “The Pledge of Allegiance”

Instead of a constant cultural debate over "under God," I think a better question is:...

May 09, 2014

If We Really Want To Change The World… We’ve Got To Think Smaller

On Monday, I set off on a one man "missions" trip of sorts to...

May 05, 2014

Biggest Blogging Moments: The Untold Stories (#Patheos5Yrs)

May 02, 2014

And Some Days, I Just Need To Become A Calvinist. (appreciating the ‘other’)

Here is the important lesson I am learning in all this: no single Christian tradition...

May 01, 2014

Why Al Mohler Might As Well Call Jesus’ Teachings “Moral Insanity”

But Jesus cannot be explained away. Liberals can’t do it and conservatives can’t do it....

April 2014

April 30, 2014

Into The Desert: How I Accidentally Became A Missionary (after quitting church)

As soon as Christmas was over, I started out on my walk in the desert....

April 29, 2014

Sarah Palin Vs. Jars of Clay: The Case Of Misplaced Christian Outrage

American Christians: have you lost your minds?? Who is it that told you that you...

April 28, 2014

Shot For Asking A Question: What We Can Learn From The Jars of Clay Fallout

What can we learn from this? I think it's clear: unwavering opposition to both civil...

April 24, 2014

The Evangelical Mess: Why American Evangelicalism Reminds Me Of My Kid’s Bedroom

My daughter is a completely normal child. Which means, I'm not a major fan of...

April 23, 2014

If You Wouldn’t Ask It About A Boob Job, Don’t Ask It About Adoption

As an adoptive parent, I've heard all the questions. We get it-- you don't mean...

April 22, 2014

How To Completely Misuse The Bible In 5 Easy Steps

Yes, the Bible can be a complex set of documents to understand, and is easily...

April 17, 2014

It’s Never Too Late To Participate In A Resurrection

I knew a man of miserable existence. Self-centered and materialistic to the core, though it...

April 14, 2014

Birmingham Police Stop Pastor From Feeding Homeless

Birmingham, AL police are cracking down on pastors who feed the homeless. Keep it classy,...

April 09, 2014

How To Be A Christian Without Being A Total $@#& About It.

Let's be honest: Christianity in America has an image crisis, and justifiably so. Somehow the...

April 07, 2014

Liberty University Hires Openly Gay Employee: World Doesn’t Freak Out

Last week I pretty much secluded myself from the world and the internet after the...

April 01, 2014

Exclusive: Mars Hill Makes Special Announcement Regarding Mark Driscoll

This morning Mars Hill is reporting an imminent announcement regarding the future of Mark Driscoll...

March 2014

March 27, 2014

World Vision Announces New, Radically Consistent Employment Standards

What a hard week for American Christianity. At the beginning of the week, World Vision...

March 26, 2014

The Day Evangelicalism Died

One of my favorite songs as a kid was American Pie (The Day The Music...

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