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2025-01-14T17:24:58-05:00

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Three-Body Problem: Faith, Reality, and Modern Christianity

Last updated on: January 14, 2025 at 5:24 pm By Stuart Delony

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In science, the Three-Body Problem refers to the chaotic and unpredictable motion of three celestial bodies interacting with one another. The kicker? There’s no real solution. The gravitational forces between them are so complex that, no matter how much math you throw at it – their future movements can’t be predicted with certainty. It’s an intriguing concept, but why stop at physics? Modern Christianity has perfected its own version of the Three-Body Problem. It’s an endless, futile tug-of-war between faith,... Read more

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2024-12-23T17:24:25-05:00

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Let’s Ruin Christmas

Last updated on: December 23, 2024 at 5:24 pm By Stuart Delony

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Christmas is that season of joy, peace, and completely fabricated nativity scenes. So, while you’re decking the halls and singing ‘Silent Night,’ let’s ruin the holiday magic by diving into the Christmas story’s biblical plot holes and historical head-scratchers—the tale that inspired countless plastic versions of the ‘eight pound, six ounce, newborn infant Jesus, who doesn’t even know a word yet—cuddly but still omnipotent.’ The Great Bethlehem Baby Massacre The Gospel of Matthew tells us that King Herod, upon hearing... Read more

2024-12-18T11:00:57-05:00

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When Love Gives Up the Ghost

Last updated on: December 18, 2024 at 11:00 am By Stuart Delony

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“Give up the ghost” is one of those phrases that has stuck around long after its meaning faded. Rooted in the King James Bible, it once described something solemn: the very breath of life departing from the body. But over time, it’s become more about dead toasters and abandoned towns. We say it with a smirk now, reserving it for things that have lost their purpose—things that stopped working long before anyone noticed. Maybe the same could be said for... Read more

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2024-12-04T17:58:59-05:00

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Faith That Moves Mountains… Or Just Builds Molehills?

Last updated on: December 4, 2024 at 5:58 pm By Stuart Delony

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When Jesus said faith could move mountains, I doubt he meant rearranging molehills and calling it holy work. You know, something along the lines of feeding the hungry, helping the poor, or generally being decent humans. But somewhere along the way, that bold notion of mountain-moving faith got hijacked by the urge to make mountains out of molehills—and here we are, surrounded by molehills dressed up as divine duties. Let’s get real: today’s Christianity has a molehill problem. We’ve traded... Read more

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2024-12-03T09:41:52-05:00

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Rethinking Masculine Strength Beyond Alpha Bro-vado

Last updated on: December 3, 2024 at 9:41 am By Stuart Delony

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Former Catholic priest James Kavanaugh’s poem, “There Are Men Too Gentle to Live Among Wolves,” offers a look into a kind of masculinity that gets overshadowed in today’s MAGA-driven bro culture. The gentle men in his poem are the ones who “wonder if the leaves will change their color soon.” This vision sharply contrasts with the loud, chest-thumping version of “strength” we’re so often shown. These guys aren’t outdated or old-fashioned. They’re symbols of a different kind of strength –... Read more

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2024-11-25T20:42:50-05:00

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How to Survive Thanksgiving with Your Sanity and Soul Intact

Last updated on: November 25, 2024 at 8:42 pm By Stuart Delony

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I know many of you are still marinating in that dirty, post-election depression, stuck playing the twisted mind game of ‘Which of my neighbors are outright hateful bigots and which are just casually fine with hateful bigots?’ Are you still dodging the news, hoping to avoid the relentless march of America’s kakistocracy—now fueled by Christian Nationalism, weaponized ignorance, and a disturbing amount of graven bootlicking? I feel you. These days, solace feels like a luxury, though sometimes I find mine... Read more

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2024-11-04T16:56:23-05:00

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What Happens When Orange Jesus Fades?

Last updated on: November 4, 2024 at 4:56 pm By Stuart Delony

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You remember the story: Moses takes off for a bit to get some divine downloads, and the Israelites lose their patience. They melt down their jewelry, fashion themselves a shiny golden calf, and proceed to worship the thing like it’s the latest cultural craze. Fast-forward a few millennia, and here we are again—but this time, the golden calf is covered in bronzer and has an obsession for authoritarians. Yep, I’m talking about Donald J. Trump, the chosen idol of a... Read more

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2024-11-04T16:57:24-05:00

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Polling, Preaching, and the “Nones”

Last updated on: November 4, 2024 at 4:57 pm By Stuart Delony

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Election season is in full swing, which means one thing—pollsters are blowing up your phone, desperately hoping you’ll pick up and help them predict the future. But here’s the catch: nobody under 40 is answering. Why? Because, well, trust issues. Between scam calls, fake IRS threats, and “urgent” car warranties, there’s nothing good waiting on the other end. So why are pollsters still leaning on the idea that a quick phone call to a stranger will give them a reliable... Read more

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2024-10-28T17:56:34-04:00

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Faith’s Quest to Bridge the Unknowable

Last updated on: October 28, 2024 at 5:56 pm By Stuart Delony

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Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM, wondering what the hell it all means? Or maybe you’re just scrolling through Twitter, feeling like the universe is run by a cosmic intern who’s already checked out for the weekend. Whether you’re contemplating the mysteries of existence or just surviving another news cycle, we’re all chasing the same thing: some kind of answer to the big, unknowable questions. Science gives us some tools to take a crack at it—things... Read more

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2024-10-28T17:16:11-04:00

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Snarky Review: Heretic, Too! by Matthew J. Distefano

Last updated on: October 28, 2024 at 5:16 pm By Stuart Delony

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Matthew J. Distefano’s Heretic, Too! doesn’t waste time playing nice with the usual Christian fluff. It’s the kind of book that makes you sit up, blink, and think, “Wait, did he just say that?” Spoiler: yes… he did. This isn’t a book for anyone looking to stay cozy in their faith bubble, but for those itching to rip it wide open. Distefano starts strong by making a comparison that will likely ruffle more than a few feathers—Jesus as a Bodhisattva.... Read more

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