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2011-10-26T07:44:16-08:00

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“My gay Christian cousin committed suicide”

Last updated on: October 26, 2011 at 7:44 am By John Shore

A few days ago I got in this letter: I recently found your website via a friend’s post on Facebook. I’m sure you hear that a million times a day. March 19th, my cousin died, likely from an overdose of prescription pain medications. I believe it was deliberate, considering he’d tried before—but we’ll never know the truth of that. (more…) Read more

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LGBT and Christianity

2011-10-25T18:00:11-08:00

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Free Kindle Reading App for Your PC, Mac, Smartphone

Last updated on: October 25, 2011 at 6:00 pm By John Shore

Today I received three emails asking the same thing: “I want to read your e-book on hell, but don’t have a Kindle. What to do?” I always figure people know this, but I don’t know why, since I barely know it. But you don’t have to have a Kindle to read Kindle e-books. You can download from Amazon a FREE Kindle reading app for your PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone. (more…) Read more

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2011-10-24T04:38:48-08:00

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Should Christians Enjoy Halloween? Funny You Should Ask

Last updated on: October 24, 2011 at 4:38 am By John Shore

I personally would like to offer $10,000 to anyone who can come up with a question more stupid than “Should Christians enjoy Halloween?” (more…) Read more

Personal

2011-10-23T04:27:53-08:00

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“Hungry God”: A Sermon From Pastor Bob

Last updated on: October 23, 2011 at 4:27 am By John Shore

But, I want to suggest to you that not only are we as humans, as God’s creatures hungry for God, but that God is hungry for us. And, I would like to suggest an image for God that you perhaps have never thought of. What if there is a hole in God? (more…) Read more

Pastor Bob's Corner

2011-10-21T09:13:22-08:00

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What “Is homosexuality sinful?” is really asking

Last updated on: October 21, 2011 at 9:13 am By John Shore

The post you are looking for is here. Sorry for the inconvenience. Read more

Christian Issues

LGBT and Christianity

2011-10-21T05:53:41-08:00

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A Primer On Islam: Groups, Sects and Shari’a (Lesson 2 of 6)

Last updated on: October 21, 2011 at 5:53 am By John Shore

Welcome to this second lesson on my introduction to Islam. For the first lesson, I introduced some basic terms and concepts of Islam; this week I want to share the incredible diversity of Islam. In a nutshell, Islam is not one monolithic entity, but a living, breathing faith shaped by multiple contexts and a very rich history. Muslims do not ordinarily focus on these kind of distinctions (certainly not in the way Christians are apt to do with each other!),... Read more

Pastor Bob's Corner

2011-10-19T04:58:26-08:00

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“So basically I’m gay. I clearly don’t know how to start this.”

Last updated on: October 19, 2011 at 4:58 am By John Shore

Yesterday I got in a couple of letters from two different people, one right after the other. First came this, from a fellow named Blake (who said I could share his name): (more…) Read more

Dear John

LGBT and Christianity

2011-10-17T04:50:19-08:00

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Group of Methodist Ministers Succumb to Radical Gay Agenda!

Last updated on: October 17, 2011 at 4:50 am By John Shore

Below is the press release that my Important Media Contacts sent me last week, which (so as not to preempt the “We do!” group’s release of their release) I totally couldn’t share with you until this very moment! Methodist Group to Perform Gay Weddings In unprecedented move, network of 900+ bypasses denomination’s ban to reach out directly to LGBT people (more…) Read more

Christian Issues

LGBT and Christianity

2011-10-16T00:58:04-08:00

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“Atheism?”: A Sermon From Pastor Bob

Last updated on: October 16, 2011 at 12:58 am By John Shore

“On the other hand, as I did experiments on radioactive decay, and measured the magnetic resonance points of protons in water molecules, as well as worked with lasers and photo-optical switches, I wondered if I totally fit into the Christian world. Would I have to give up or put into question fundamental theories of science for my beliefs?” (more…) Read more

Pastor Bob's Corner

2011-10-13T23:49:31-08:00

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Pastor Fired for LINKING to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Article

Last updated on: October 13, 2011 at 11:49 pm By John Shore

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Two nights ago I got this email: My name is [X], and I am/was a Pastor of [Super Cool-Sounding Job Title] at a church here in [Big American City]. My wife and I have both been very grateful for your blog, and it has spoken to us many times. Thank you for the work you are doing, for using your voice and following Jesus in the way that you do. Your courage has/is inspiring me. I’d like to share with... Read more

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