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2021-08-26T15:51:33-07:00

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It Isn’t Scapegoating if You’re Guilty

Last updated on: August 26, 2021 at 3:51 pm By Chuck McKnight

I keep hearing folks claim that anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers are being "scapegoated" for their actions. Here's why that's just patently absurd. Read more

2021-08-13T21:02:49-07:00

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How Much Has Changed

Last updated on: August 13, 2021 at 9:02 pm By Chuck McKnight

Political activism, a renunciation of pacifism, and realizing my own queerness. Here's my attempt to fill you in on a few of the biggest changes that have happened for me over the past few years. Read more

2020-09-17T22:44:17-07:00

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Yes, Metaxas, Racism Is Still Wrong without God

Last updated on: September 17, 2020 at 10:44 pm By Chuck McKnight

According to Eric Metaxas, evil is only evil because God says so, and if God didn’t exist, then racism would not be wrong. Here is my response to his assertion. Read more

2020-09-28T16:58:07-07:00

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The Big Book of Hippie Heretics (Daneen Akers’ Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints)

Last updated on: September 28, 2020 at 4:58 pm By Chuck McKnight

These are the folks who care more about seeking justice and mercy than conforming to whatever façade their faith traditions demand of them. Read more

2019-07-16T08:31:30-07:00

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Progressives Need to Start Preaching Hell Again

Last updated on: July 16, 2019 at 8:31 am By Chuck McKnight

Maybe, rather than rushing in to immediately explain away what we think Jesus means by threatening hell, we should instead take a look at what gets Jesus so worked up in the first place. Read more

2019-03-11T09:19:51-07:00

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Jesus Was a Socialist

Last updated on: March 11, 2019 at 9:19 am By Chuck McKnight

Many Christians think socialism is at odds with their faith. But Jesus taught (and the early church modeled) principles very much in line with socialist thinking. Let’s take a look at the many things Jesus had to say on this subject. Read more

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2018-12-24T12:31:58-07:00

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“Christmas Heresy” by Andrew Robinson (Guest Poem)

Last updated on: December 24, 2018 at 12:31 pm By Chuck McKnight

“Centuries and generations of white Jesus art have convinced us that Christmas is about us.” Read more

2018-12-10T12:36:22-07:00

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The 4 Jesuses I Love (And I Don‘t Mean the 4 Gospels)

Last updated on: December 10, 2018 at 12:36 pm By Chuck McKnight

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Jesus, but there isn’t just one Jesus whom I love. When I talk about Jesus, I’m usually referring to one of four. Read more

2018-11-18T15:47:05-07:00

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An Open Letter to Brian Zahnd: On Full Participation in the Church

Last updated on: November 18, 2018 at 3:47 pm By Chuck McKnight

Dear Brian, I cannot overstate the positive impact you’ve had on my life. I’m so thankful for you. But we need to talk about your recent statement on Twitter. Read more

2018-10-16T08:05:10-07:00

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The Actual Danger of Marcionism in Progressive Christianity

Last updated on: October 16, 2018 at 8:05 am By Chuck McKnight

What could Nazis and an ancient heresy have to do with progressive Christianity? I’ll give you a hint. I’m not talking about inerrancy. Read more

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