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2025-01-02T12:22:38-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Good Questions – Why is God’s Punishment So Extreme?

Last updated on: January 2, 2025 at 12:22 pm By Karl J. Forehand

Good Questions – Why is God’s Punishment So Extreme? “Questions are the engines of intellect, the cerebral machines which convert energy to motion.” ~Eric C. Eichinger I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many people might believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers... Read more

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2025-01-02T12:48:07-06:00

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Good Questions – Did My Tradition Get it Right?

Last updated on: January 2, 2025 at 12:48 pm By Karl J. Forehand

Good Questions – Did My Tradition Get it Right? “The master key of knowledge is, indeed, a persistent and frequent questioning” ~Peter Abelard I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many would believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers and observe the drumbeat of the... Read more

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2025-01-02T09:58:02-06:00

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Good Questions – Does the Word Communicate Well?

Last updated on: January 2, 2025 at 9:58 am By Karl J. Forehand

Good Questions – Shouldn’t the Word Communicate Well? “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.” – Naguib Mahfouz I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many would believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I... Read more

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2025-01-02T12:53:53-06:00

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Good Questions – Shouldn’t God Get Rid of Satan?

Last updated on: January 2, 2025 at 12:53 pm By Karl J. Forehand

Shouldn’t God Get Rid of Satan? “A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.” Francis Bacon My deconstruction began when I started asking questions. The questions weren’t the regular softball questions we asked Sunday school teachers which propped up what the teacher was already trying to assert. These questions caused the rest of the class to groan, mumble, and most likely, talk about me behind my back. I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many would believe that these... Read more

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2025-01-02T12:55:44-06:00

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Good Questions – Is Church Necessary?

Last updated on: January 2, 2025 at 12:55 pm By Karl J. Forehand

Good Questions – Is Church Necessary? The power to question is the basis of all human progress. Indira Gandhi My deconstruction began when I started asking questions. The questions weren’t the regular softball questions we asked Sunday school teachers, which propped up what the teacher was already trying to assert. These questions caused the rest of the class to groan, mumble, and, most likely, talk about me behind my back. I continue to ask the questions in this series.... Read more

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2025-01-01T22:02:32-06:00

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Good Questions – Is God A Good Father?

Last updated on: January 1, 2025 at 10:02 pm By Karl J. Forehand

“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.” Francis Bacon My deconstruction began when I started asking questions. The questions weren’t the regular softball questions we asked Sunday school teachers which propped up what the teacher was already trying to assert. These questions caused the rest of the class to groan, mumble, and most likely, talk about me behind my back. I tried asking the questions to mentors and those higher up in our denominational structures. Although the answers from... Read more

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2024-12-23T17:42:33-06:00

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Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 3

Last updated on: December 23, 2024 at 5:42 pm By Karl J. Forehand

Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 3 We often tell people that sometimes it feels like you are wandering out into the desert when you embark on a journey of discovery. That is why we call our podcast and this blog The Desert Sanctuary. That is especially true when you are deconstructing from religion. It is challenging work and there are no well-worn paths for you to follow, and it is best not to follow anyone’s specific path. This... Read more

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2025-01-02T12:56:48-06:00

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Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 2

Last updated on: January 2, 2025 at 12:56 pm By Karl J. Forehand

Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 2 We often tell people that sometimes it feels like you are wandering out into the desert when you embark on a journey of discovery. That is why we call our podcast and this blog The Desert Sanctuary. That is especially true when you are deconstructing from religion. It is challenging work and there are no well-worn paths for you to follow, and it is best not to follow anyone’s specific path. This... Read more

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2024-12-20T11:48:24-06:00

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Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 1

Last updated on: December 20, 2024 at 11:48 am By Karl J. Forehand

Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 1 We often tell people that sometimes it feels like you are wandering out into the desert when you embark on a journey of discovery. That is why we call our podcast and this blog The Desert Sanctuary. That is especially true when you are deconstructing from religion. It is challenging work and there are no well-worn paths for you to follow, and it is best not to follow anyone’s specific path. This... Read more

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2025-01-02T13:20:24-06:00

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How to Survive a Stroke

Last updated on: January 2, 2025 at 1:20 pm By Karl J. Forehand

How to Survive a Stroke When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary When troubles come and my heart burdened be Then I am still and wait here in the silence Until You come and sit awhile with me. You raise me up so I can stand on mountains You raise me up to walk on stormy seas I am strong when I am on Your shoulders You raise me up to more than I can be. ~You... Read more

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