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2024-04-23T18:50:36-04:00

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Demons, Demons Everywhere: The Spiritual War or Just Another Tuesday?

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:50 pm By Stuart Delony

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The Rise of the ‘Spiritual War’ in Right-Wing Media Ah, the spiritual war. It’s the latest trend in right-wing media, where every perceived enemy is not just a political opponent but a literal demon. Yes, you heard it right. We’re not just dealing with differing opinions here; we’re talking about full-blown demonic entities. Apparently, the portals to hell have been flung wide open, and these demons are just pouring out like it’s Black Friday at Walmart. This is the Satanic... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:50:37-04:00

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Jesus Never Promised a Payday: Unmasking the Prosperity Gospel Myth

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:50 pm By Stuart Delony

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In the third season of The Righteous Gemstones, the character Uncle Baby Billy delivers a stirring rendition of “There’ll Come a Payday,” a gospel song that first made waves when Red Sovine performed it back in 1978. This song, with its unintentional comedic undertones, is an unwittingly prophetic critique of the prosperity gospel, perfectly showcasing the show’s talent for exposing the excesses and hypocrisies of contemporary Christendom. But let’s clear the air: Jesus never promised a payday. The Prosperity Gospel:... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:50:39-04:00

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Holy Sh*t Swindlers: The Bitter Pill of Faithful Fraudulence and Deceptive Divinity

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:50 pm By Stuart Delony

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In the grand circus of modern life, we’re served an all-you-can-eat buffet of manipulation, deception, and, ironically enough, scams of a heavenly nature. Yes, the time-honored tradition of scamming has taken a celestial detour, cloaked in the guise of spirituality and wielding a narrative structure so riveting, you’d swear the script was divine inspiration itself. Pride, Prejudice, and Pandemics First up, the Dunning-Krueger Effect – not a post-rock band, but a cognitive bias where lesser mortals mistake ignorance for expertise.... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:50:40-04:00

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Podcast: Just Be Kind

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:50 pm By Stuart Delony

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Join me for another episode of “Snarky Faith” as we wade through the stormy intersection of faith and politics, exploring the emotional landscape marked by anxiety and depression. In these tumultuous times following the downfall of Roe v Wade and the erosion of LGBTQ rights, we’re on a mission to make sense of it all and find our footing. In this episode, I’ll share candid insights about these challenging times, refusing to gloss over the raw reality of our emotional... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:50:42-04:00

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Josh Hawley: Christian Nationalist Arsonist

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:50 pm By Stuart Delony

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Let’s pour one out for the political artistry of Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, a grand charlatan of conservative Christian values and democracy. He has an uncanny knack for tip-toeing between fact and fiction, masquerading his self-preservation as love of an insurrectionist mob, all while nursing his own insecurities. On Independence Day, Hawley gifted us a spectacle of historical make-believe. He attributed a quote about America’s Christian founding to Patrick Henry. But fact-checkers highlighted that the quote actually originated from a... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:50:44-04:00

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Breaking Bad Faith: A Book Review

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:50 pm By Stuart Delony

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Let’s dive right into this. I’ve recently turned the last page of a book that was nothing short of a mental marathon. The book, Breaking Bad Faith by Michael Camp, is not your typical light-hearted read. Instead, it’s an intensive exploration of religious and social issues, with a spotlight on Christianity. This book challenges your understanding of religion, society, and the intriguing intersection of the two. Michael Camp, the author of Breaking Bad Faith, is reminiscent of that unforgettable college... Read more

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2024-04-23T18:50:45-04:00

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Prophets: From Sacred Scrolls to Stocks and Shares

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:50 pm By Stuart Delony

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The Bronze Age Prophets: Proverbs over Profit In the Bronze Age, being a prophet was an arduous spiritual journey, more centered on delivering profound proverbs than amassing profit. Biblical prophets found their humble abodes in the wilderness rather than sand-colored cubicles of the corporate world. With sheepskin for clothing and a minimalist diet that consisted of locusts and wild honey, they were indeed far from the glitz and glamour we associate with their modern counterparts. Modern Prophets: From Asceticism to... Read more

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The Sinister Role of Shame and Guilt in Religion

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:51 pm By Stuart Delony

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Let’s delve into the dark side of religious systems, shedding light on the insidious ways shame and guilt are employed for power and control, leaving a trail of broken souls in their wake. 1) Shame and Guilt: Partners in Manipulation Move over, Batman and Robin—shame and guilt have entered the building! These dynamic villains join forces within religious institutions to sow seeds of self-doubt and unworthiness among believers. Together, they construct narratives that ensure conformity and obedience, while stifling personal... Read more

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Oops!… I Culted Again: A Snarky Guide to Identifying Cults

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:51 pm By Stuart Delony

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Welcome, dear reader, to the enthralling journey through the realm of cultish absurdity! Prepare yourself for an exploration of spiritual narcissists and their blindly devoted followers. From peculiar rituals like snake handling and branding to the laughable eccentricities that pervade their world, we shall unveil the unmistakable signs that you’ve unwittingly stumbled into the depths of a cultic rabbit hole. So grab your sense of irony, and let’s embark on this snark-filled adventure! Within these pages, you will discover the... Read more

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6 Telltale Signs Your Pastor or Prophet Might Be a Divine Con Artist

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 6:51 pm By Stuart Delony

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Learn to discern genuine spiritual guidance from exploitation with this simple guide on ‘Recognizing Religious Scams’. From miracle merchandising to fortune-telling fiascos, here’s how to navigate the signs of a divine con artist in your midst. 1) Miracle Merchandising You might have a spiritual scam artist on your hands if your pastor is selling divine souvenirs. Think along the lines of Jim Bakker, the televangelist who traded his pulpit for a peddler’s stall, pushing everything from a supposed COVID-19 cure... Read more

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