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June 2019

June 24, 2019

The Politics of Jesus – Legion and Immigrant Children Detention Centers

Our enemy is not flesh and blood. Our enemies are policies brought forth by any...

May 2019

May 20, 2019

Why You Should Run from Religion that Emphasizes Being Right

There is an ancient Jewish joke that two in a conflict people came to a...

February 2019

February 25, 2019

How To Solve a National Emergency: Religion, Politics, and the Common Good

What's the best way to solve a national emergency? Should churches be involved in such...

January 2019

January 14, 2019

Christianity Is Not About Being Good

Is the point of religion to make us good people? Adam Ericksen says no. In...

November 2018

November 07, 2018

Should Religion and Politics Mix? – Join the Live Chat Thursday!

Should religion and politics mix? Join Suzanne Ross and Adam Ericksen live as they discuss...

June 2018

June 08, 2018

God, Gay Wedding Cake, and Immigration – The RavenCast

Should we be hostile toward a religion that creates and "us against them" mentality? What...

May 2018

May 10, 2018

The Politics of the Ascension

Today is Ascension Day! Hooray! Let’s celebrate by exchanging gifts. Or let’s at least hide...

May 07, 2018

Christianity, Buddhism, and the Spirituality of Joy

Jesus said that the whole point of his teachings was to give joy to his...

May 04, 2018

He Went on His Way Rejoicing

"This utterly non-violent and forgiving God proclaimed by Jesus is the true vine of John’s...

February 2018

February 10, 2018

Interview with Carolyn B. Helsel – “Anxious to Talk About It” – Racism in America – The RavenCast

In this episode of the RavenCast, I talk with the Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel...

November 2017

November 08, 2017

Why Richard Dawkins Needs Sunday School

Richard Dawkins rejects the violent god in the Bible. But did you know that Jews...

June 2017

June 01, 2017

Sermon: A Faith That Excludes No One

Year A, Easter 7, May 28th, 2017 By Reverends Tom and Laura Truby Acts 1:6-11...

March 2017

March 17, 2017

Saint Patrick, Druids, and the Snakes: The Truth is in the Middle

I love St. Patrick’s Day. The one day of the year when, for better or...

January 2017

January 02, 2017

Christian Truth in a Post-Truth World

We live in a post-truth world. At least, that’s what we are being told. Fake...

October 2016

October 21, 2016

Conversation with Brian McLaren: Voting Christian Values – Seeking a Better Way

This week we were honored to continue the Raven Reviews Election 2016 series by talking with Brian McLaren,...

October 18, 2016

The Suzanne Ross Interview: The Problem with Being Good

Suzanne Ross, Teaching Nonviolent Atonement contributor and founder of the Raven Foundation, was recently interviewed...

August 2016

August 29, 2016

Colin Kaepernick – Football, God, and the American Flag

San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand while the National Anthem played on Friday...

June 2016

June 15, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Division Undone

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

June 10, 2016

RavenCast: Preston Shipp – From Prosecutor to Criminal Justice Reform Advocate

Preston Shipp is a former prosecutor who is now a criminal justice reform advocate. He...

June 01, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Gospel Versus Religion

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

April 2016

April 25, 2016

The Truth about God and Interfaith Relationships

Can we share God? Because for many of us, God is something that we refuse...

April 21, 2016

The Sacrifice: Should Religion Be Expelled or Redeemed?

Many atheists argue that religion is a massive problem in our world. Since religion is...

April 21, 2016

Clearing the Confusion about God, Transgender, and Bathrooms

I’m going to be honest with you. I’m confused – and I know that many...

February 2016

February 19, 2016

The Pope and the Donald: Why Donald is Not a Christian & Neither Am I

Even the Pope is going after Donald! Pope Francis took a clear shot at him...

November 2015

November 20, 2015

An Open Letter To Mr. Trump

Editor's Note: This is a guest piece by Matthew Distefano. He writes this letter primarily...

November 16, 2015

Nightmare in Paris: Exorcising our Demons

When I was working with a Jungian analyst, we spent years interpreting my dreams. They...

July 2015

July 31, 2015

Franklin Graham, Islam, and the Future of Progressive Christianity

Franklin Graham recently made a stir with his 2.1 million fans on Facebook when he...

April 2015

April 02, 2015

Why Christianity is Anti-Culture: Michael Hardin, Maundy Thursday, and the Eucharist

This post is in response to Michael Hardin’s 5-part series Thoughts on the Eucharist. Michael’s...

March 2015

March 31, 2015

What Good Is Religion? Why Christianity is Immoral (and Why That’s Good)

People feel passionately about religion. Atheists have accused it of being everything that’s morally wrong...

March 19, 2015

My Biggest Concern for My Gay Son is Religion: On Being Catholic and Gay

I recently wrote about a former member of my church youth group. She was everything...

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