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2015-05-09T12:02:50-08:00

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When Bad Christians Happen to Christians in Love with Non-Christians

Last updated on: May 9, 2015 at 12:02 pm   By John Shore

Ah, young love. Even awful Christians can't stop it. Read more

Christian Issues

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2016-04-08T05:18:56-08:00

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“Bible believing” pastors and the enabling of domestic violence

Last updated on: April 8, 2016 at 5:18 am   By John Shore

The inevitable legacy of the Christianity which insists upon a wife's "sacrificial obedience." Read more

Christian Issues

2015-01-14T00:05:07-08:00

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Back to school special: A liberal arts education in 500 words!

Last updated on: January 14, 2015 at 12:05 am   By John Shore

Don't forget me later, when you've landed an awesome job because of your sweet, sweet education. Read more

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2017-01-04T16:07:40-08:00

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If hell is real, then love has no meaning

Last updated on: January 4, 2017 at 4:07 pm   By John Shore

Show me a Christianity that insists upon hell being real, and I'll show you a Christianity that's been terribly perverted by forces having nothing to do with God's will, and everything to do with man's. Read more

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2015-10-08T12:32:04-08:00

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10 Tips for Becoming an Amazing Husband

Last updated on: October 8, 2015 at 12:32 pm   By John Shore

Hey, you don't stay married for 35 years without learning a thing or two ... Read more

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2015-01-03T19:52:28-08:00

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To the Dickens with me this year

Last updated on: January 3, 2015 at 7:52 pm   By John Shore

This year, let me not shirk from my honor and obligation. Read more

Christian Spirituality

2015-04-13T16:23:15-08:00

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“It was terrifying for a young girl just beginning to realize that she was a lesbian.”

Last updated on: April 13, 2015 at 4:23 pm   By John Shore

From hatred, hope. Read more

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2015-07-31T09:59:24-08:00

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The tragedy of Christian fundamentalism strikes again

Last updated on: July 31, 2015 at 9:59 am   By John Shore

His sister became a toxic fundamentalist Christian. Now what? Read more

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2014-11-29T18:14:53-08:00

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A Pilgrim’s diary entry at the end of the first Thanksgiving Day

Last updated on: November 29, 2014 at 6:14 pm   By John Shore

"One day the Indians will appreciate that we are their betters, and will bow down in gratitude to God for all that we have done for them." Read more

Christian Issues

2014-12-27T11:40:01-08:00

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As Jesus said: “Family, Schmamily. As long as there’s pie.”

Last updated on: December 27, 2014 at 11:40 am   By John Shore

One day you'll be dead. So will they. Now go get some pie. Read more

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