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2024-04-25T11:41:01-05:00

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Church Proclaims Love Yet Turns Its Back on the Vulnerable

Last updated on: April 25, 2024 at 11:41 am By Robert Cottrell

In the beautiful tapestry of human existence, our spiritual journey often leads us to seek solace and connection within the embrace of a church community. These sacred spaces are meant to emanate love, compassion, and radical acceptance, echoing the very essence of Jesus’ message. Yet, for many, the reality within these revered walls starkly contrasts with the sermons echoing from the pulpit. It’s a profound paradox, a struggle of faith that countless individuals wrestle with daily – the experience of... Read more

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2024-04-01T10:34:55-05:00

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Has the Church Resealed the Tomb?

Last updated on: April 1, 2024 at 10:34 am By Robert Cottrell

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I used to be in the evangelical church. A leader. An influencer. I was sincere, but I was sincerely wrong. Now, I often ponder the path the church has taken. How its steps, meant to follow the footprints of Jesus, have veered so far away from the open tomb and Jesus’ message of lavish, unconditional love and inclusion. It’s a path that places us back under the shadows of the law, under stones of conditional love and exclusion, and puts... Read more

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2024-03-27T19:26:48-05:00

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Finding the Divine Beyond the Church Walls

Last updated on: March 27, 2024 at 7:26 pm By Robert Cottrell

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In the profound journey of spirituality, there’s a palpable sense of dissonance between the inclusive, love-infused teachings of Jesus Christ and the exclusive, rules-based reality within the walls of many modern churches. This dissonance has grown so stark, with the church’s immersion in politics and exclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals, that it prompts a heart-wrenching question: Has the institution become irretrievably lost from its foundational teachings? It’s a painful contemplation that leads many to seek the Divine in spaces beyond traditional... Read more

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2024-03-11T19:43:00-05:00

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The Moral Majority, Politics & LGBTQ. Is History Repeating?

Last updated on: March 11, 2024 at 7:43 pm By Robert Cottrell

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Is history destined to repeat itself? Have we not learned from the damage and failures of efforts like Exodus International, The Moral Majority and others? In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the United States witnessed the emergence of a powerful political force known as the Moral Majority. Founded by Jerry Falwell, a prominent evangelical pastor, the Moral Majority aimed to mobilize conservative Christians around social issues such as opposition to abortion, pornography, and the perceived decline of traditional... Read more

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2024-02-16T15:02:19-05:00

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‘Holy’ Hypocrisy: Christians, Rainbows & Forbidden Delights

Last updated on: February 16, 2024 at 3:02 pm By Robert Cottrell

In a world filled with rainbows, unicorns, and glitter, it seems that some Christians have taken a vow of hypocrisy. Now, before we dive into the deep end of this delightful pool of contradictions, I want to make one thing clear: I’m not here to bash Christianity or anyone’s faith. There are growing number of people who love and follow Jesus, and who unconditionally love and affirm their LGBTQ+ neighbors. My goal is to help people deconstruct from false, harmful... Read more

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2024-01-29T09:43:02-05:00

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The Anti-Gay Church: A Power-driven Modern Invention

Last updated on: January 29, 2024 at 9:43 am By Robert Cottrell

The Christian church’s position on LGBTQ+ has been a topic of intense debate. While many still maintain an anti-gay stance, this is NOT deeply rooted in scripture or thousands of years of history. In truth, it gained popularity with the rise of the Moral Majority movement in the 1970s. Prior to the emergence of the Moral Majority movement, the Christian church’s position on homosexuality varied wildly across different denominations and regions. Homosexuality was considered taboo in many religious communities, primarily... Read more

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2024-01-03T23:53:17-05:00

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“Go and Sin No More.” What a lie!!

Last updated on: January 3, 2024 at 11:53 pm By Susan Cottrell

Remember that Bible story: “Jesus Scatters Self-Righteous Men in the Name of Mercy and Justice!” No? Mmm… How about this one: “The Woman Caught in Adultery.” Yeah, that’s more familiar. It’s the same story, but a completely different interpretation. Jesus’ point in this story is that these religious men have leveraged their considerable power and influence to manipulate this woman (without power or influence) as a pawn in their politics. The interpretation handed down to us (by religious men who... Read more

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2023-11-16T11:45:42-05:00

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Navigating Holidays with Love: Supporting LGBTQ+ and those Rejected by Family

Last updated on: November 16, 2023 at 11:45 am By Robert Cottrell

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The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and love. We’re inundated with images of families gathered around a perfectly decorated tree, sharing laughter, love, and gratitude. However, for many LGBTQ+, and those who have been rejected by their families, the holidays can be a time of mixed emotions, loneliness, and a reminder of the challenges they face. What are the difficulties that individuals in these situations can encounter during the holiday season and how can... Read more

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2024-09-21T14:16:17-05:00

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What We All Need to Know About Conversion Therapy Bans

Last updated on: September 21, 2024 at 2:16 pm By Susan Cottrell

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“Even in states with bans, the overwhelming percentage of conversion therapy still continues. Every state. Every day.” I see them on a regular basis. Social media posts celebrating another state that has “banned” conversion therapy. This is great progress and I celebrate as well! These bans are a large step and critical in a journey to bring this horrible, harmful practice to light, helping make conversion therapy culturally unacceptable. But it is vitally important to remember that, even in states... Read more

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2023-10-23T12:18:43-05:00

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The Disconnect Between the Evangelical Church and Jesus

Last updated on: October 23, 2023 at 12:18 pm By Robert Cottrell

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Evangelical Christianity is often seen as a representation of Jesus’ teachings and values. The truth is, there could be nothing further from the truth. There is a significant discrepancy between the teachings of Jesus and the actions and beliefs of the evangelical Christian church. Maybe we can shed some light on how some practices within the evangelical church contradict the compassionate and inclusive message that Jesus preached. Jesus’ Emphasis on Love and Compassion Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, preached... Read more

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