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2024-04-24T17:20:19-04:00

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The Art of Christian Projection

Last updated on: April 24, 2024 at 5:20 pm By Stuart Delony

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Welcome to this masterclass in Christian Projection, where the devoutly delusional turn mirrors into windows. In this sacred art form, the faithful are adept at spotting the speck in their brother’s eye while conveniently ignoring the plank in their own. It’s a spiritual sleight of hand, a divine deflection if you will. Projection, for the uninitiated, is the psychological phenomenon where individuals attribute their own thoughts, feelings, and motives to someone else. It’s like saying, “I’m not angry, you’re angry!” but with... Read more

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2024-04-24T17:20:21-04:00

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Indigo – the Color of Grief

Last updated on: April 24, 2024 at 5:20 pm By Stuart Delony

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In this episode of Snarky Faith, we’re joined by the eclectic Dr. Jonathan Foster, an author who marries theology with raw human emotion in his latest book, Indigo – the Color of Grief. Dr. Foster, a theologian with a twist, a musician, and a former church planter, delves into the deepest shades of sorrow, transforming his personal tragedy into a universally resonant narrative. Indigo isn’t just a book; it’s a journey through the labyrinth of the human heart, grappling with... Read more

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2024-04-24T17:20:22-04:00

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When Pastors Play God and Prey

Last updated on: April 24, 2024 at 5:20 pm By Stuart Delony

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The Supreme Court’s recent rulings, like some sort of holy high court, have been dabbling in the divine, blurring the lines in a way that would make even the prophets do a double-take. In decisions like Groff v. DeJoy and 303 Creative v. Elenis, they’ve given religious accommodations a front-row seat, making it seem like the Constitution is a living, breathing scripture open for interpretation. It’s a slippery slope when legal decisions start sounding like they’re straight out of a... Read more

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2024-04-24T17:20:23-04:00

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Sean Feucht: The Ramen Shaman’s Political Puppet Show

Last updated on: April 24, 2024 at 5:20 pm By Stuart Delony

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Sean Feucht, dubbed the ‘Ramen Shaman’ for his noodle-esque hairdo, would be laughable if he weren’t so alarmingly influential as a poster boy for dominionism—a belief in Christian control over societal and political institutions. This self-proclaimed Christian nationalist, who gained notoriety with his Let Us Worship tour during the COVID-19 lockdowns, has made a lucrative career from blending religious fervor with right-wing political theatrics. Feucht’s antics aren’t just about spreading the gospel. They’re about promoting a politically charged version of Christianity, more... Read more

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Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Don’t Trade Your Soul 4 Turkey

Last updated on: April 24, 2024 at 5:20 pm By Stuart Delony

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The season of gratitude is upon us, and let’s be real, it’s also the season of testing our patience, especially when it involves the annual familial clash of the titans over a stuffed bird. Remember Matthew 16:26? “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain a full plate (or full belly) and lose his own soul?” This verse might as well be the unofficial motto of Thanksgiving dinners across America. I learned long ago that Thanksgiving is what... Read more

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2024-04-24T17:20:26-04:00

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Conservative Crusade Against Their Own Reflection

Last updated on: April 24, 2024 at 5:20 pm By Stuart Delony

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The Hypocrisy Hoedown In the grand masquerade ball of conservative politics and evangelical Christianity, there’s an elephant in the room doing the cha-cha slide. It’s the staggering hypocrisy of leaders who preach purity while practicing the opposite. It’s like watching a sitcom, only the laugh track is replaced with the sound of moral backpedaling. Let’s dive into this divine comedy of errors where projection isn’t just a job for movie theaters. The Projection Predicament “Thou doth protest too much,” Shakespeare... Read more

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Podcast: Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree

Last updated on: April 24, 2024 at 5:20 pm By Stuart Delony

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In today’s episode of Snarky Faith, we’re venturing into a space that’s often skirted around with discomfort or outright hostility. That’s right—we’re digging into the delightful mess that is religious diversity, but not in the way you might expect. We’re not here to throw shade or to spotlight the foibles of faith; instead, we’re talking about the rich gifts that diversity brings us, especially when we shut up and listen. Our guidebook for this journey is none other than the... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:49:34-04:00

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Apophenia against the Theology

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:49 pm By Stuart Delony

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Welcome to the curious world of apophenia, the psychological phenomenon where people perceive connections in random or unrelated things. It’s not just a quirk of the human brain; it’s a cornerstone of American Christianity. Today, we dissect this psychological spectacle to uncover how it has fueled power structures, perpetuated nonsense, and generally made a mess of what should be the simple teachings of a Middle Eastern carpenter named Jesus. What is Apophenia, and Why Should We Care? Apophenia is... Read more

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The Myth of the ‘Promised Land’: Rethinking Sacred Spaces

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:49 pm By Stuart Delony

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In the labyrinth of religious narratives, the idea of a Promised Land stands out as a curious paradox, especially when you throw in the all-encompassing nature of a God who supposedly created everything under the sun, stars, and beyond. If the entire universe is a divine creation, singling out a specific plot as holier-than-thou seems like a celestial game of Monopoly, doesn’t it? The Biblical ‘Promised Land’: A Divine Real Estate Deal? Let’s start at the beginning – or at least the book of... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:49:37-04:00

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Evangelism: The MLM Scheme for Souls

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:49 pm By Stuart Delony

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Evangelism – it’s like the MLM scheme of the religious world, complete with unsolicited sales pitches, branded T-shirts, and a sense of self-righteousness thicker than a King James Bible. But hold on, isn’t evangelism supposed to be about “spreading the Good News?” It might be time for a reality check because this brand of evangelism often looks more like a quest for conversions than a genuine spiritual endeavor. Let’s dive into why evangelism, in its modern form, can be a... Read more

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