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History and Religion

2025-01-17T15:24:52-08:00

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Amipotence: The Ghost Buster of Harmful Doctrines

Last updated on: January 17, 2025 at 3:24 pm By Michael Camp

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The concept of “amipotence” helps debunk problematic doctrines of evangelical Christianity, e.g., hell, atonement, inerrancy, and LGBTQ issues. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2024-12-31T08:33:15-08:00

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Solving the Problem of Evil and Other Harmful Doctrines

Last updated on: December 31, 2024 at 8:33 am By Michael Camp

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The solution to the problem of evil is the concept of the “amipotence” of God, which defines God’s chief attribute as uncontrolling love rather than almighty power. Learn how an amipotent God frees us from damaging doctrines. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2024-09-06T16:49:27-07:00

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Why Follow Jesus (Christianity Optional)

Last updated on: September 6, 2024 at 4:49 pm By Michael Camp

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Makes the case to follow Jesus whether one is inside or outside Christianity. It's a way of life, not a set of doctrines or a religious system. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2024-04-25T14:09:27-07:00

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9 Lies Faith Deconstruction Critics Tell

Last updated on: April 25, 2024 at 2:09 pm By Michael Camp

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Learn why these statements are false and the case for evangelical faith deconstruction to rebuild healthy and more historical alternatives. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2024-04-13T10:13:31-07:00

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Peacemaking in the Early Jesus Movement

Last updated on: April 13, 2024 at 10:13 am By Michael Camp

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Read how ancient Jewish and Roman culture justified violence in the cause of peace. Yet Jesus introduced nonviolent love that can forge true peacemaking and help us reclaim peace today. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2024-03-03T16:22:13-08:00

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Review: The Deconstruction of Christianity ~Childers-Barnett

Last updated on: March 3, 2024 at 4:22 pm By Michael Camp

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Michael Camp reviews the book by Childers and Barnett entitled The Deconstruction of Christianity. Is deconstruction harmful or healthy? Read more

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Family, Parenting and Religion

2024-01-15T10:20:03-08:00

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10 Serious Problems with an Omnipotent God -Part 2

Last updated on: January 15, 2024 at 10:20 am By Michael Camp

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Names 10 problems with the belief in an all-powerful, omnipotent, loving God and describes numbers 6-10. Deals with the problem of evil and offers a theological solution to these problems. Read more

General Christian

2024-01-12T09:14:16-08:00

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10 Serious Problems with an Omnipotent God -Part 1

Last updated on: January 12, 2024 at 9:14 am By Michael Camp

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Names 10 problems with the belief in an all-powerful, omnipotent, loving God and describes the first 5. Deals with the problem of evil and offers a theological solution to these problems. Read more

General Christian

2023-11-21T10:40:38-08:00

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3 Restorative Justice Stories that Will Blow Your Mind

Last updated on: November 21, 2023 at 10:40 am By Michael Camp

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Here are 3 restorative justice stories showing how people are held accountable for evil thru challenging them and restoring relationships. Read more

General Christian

Relationships and Religion

2023-11-21T10:47:00-08:00

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Why We Should Pursue Restorative Justice. Not Revenge.

Last updated on: November 21, 2023 at 10:47 am By Michael Camp

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Our modern society, with exceptions, is committed to retaliation and retribution as the only way to fight evil in the world. Michael Camp makes the case why restorative justice is superior to retribution or revenge, whether it's thwarting evil in society or in global conflicts. Read more

General Christian

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