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History and Religion

2023-11-10T07:53:06-08:00

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The Recklessness and Inhumanity of Israel’s Destruction of Gaza

Last updated on: November 10, 2023 at 7:53 am By Michael Camp

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Despite Israel's right to defend itself, there's growing awareness that it's being reckless in its bombing and ground war in Gaza. Total deaths are above 10,000, including 4,000 children. The context, history, and current facts of the conflict provides a case for a full ceasefire and a way out of the cycle of violence. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2023-10-24T19:16:24-07:00

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An Empathetic, Peace Seeking Response to the Israel-Hamas War

Last updated on: October 24, 2023 at 7:16 pm By Michael Camp

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It's important to have empathy for all who are suffering in the Israel-Hamas War. Learn the wider context of the conflict and why a peace seeking strategy is needed rather than a retributive, retaliatory one. Read more

General Christian

Politics and Religion

2023-10-05T10:31:28-07:00

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5 Ways Healthy Spirituality Improves Mental Health

Last updated on: October 5, 2023 at 10:31 am By Michael Camp

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Does religious faith improve one's mental health? That depends. A healthy spirituality certainly does and here are five ways. But the key is differentiating between healthy and harmful faith. Read more

General Christian

Health, Fitness and Religion

Faith and Mental Health

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2023-10-05T10:07:01-07:00

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How the New Testament Was Compiled

Last updated on: October 5, 2023 at 10:07 am By Michael Camp

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Learn how the New Testament emerged and was compiled over centuries until it was canonized in the 4th century. Learn an historical way to read it, use it, and view sacred texts. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2023-09-04T11:03:21-07:00

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10 Facts that Disentangle Jesus from Christianity and the Church

Last updated on: September 4, 2023 at 11:03 am By Michael Camp

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With a few exceptions, modern Christian churches have tangled Jesus up in a huge wad of unhistorical beliefs, doctrines, and practices. This article explains 10 historical facts that help disentangle Jesus. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2023-08-18T08:14:44-07:00

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How Faith Deconstruction Workshops Can Help You Reclaim More Historical and Beautiful Beliefs

Last updated on: August 18, 2023 at 8:14 am By Michael Camp

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Faith deconstruction workshops for those leaving evangelicalism teach why certain beliefs are harmful, forgotten historical/biblical facts, and ways to overcome religious trauma. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2023-08-25T08:59:42-07:00

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Trump, DeSantis, and Retribution in Our Theology and Political Discourse

Last updated on: August 25, 2023 at 8:59 am By Michael Camp

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This post exposes recent incendiary political discourse as part of America's retributive theology and culture. It then shares the restorative theological solution. Read more

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Politics and Religion

2023-08-06T11:10:36-07:00

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Is It Time to Take Faith Deconstruction to the Next Level?

Last updated on: August 6, 2023 at 11:10 am By Michael Camp

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The book "Breaking Bad Faith" takes faith deconstruction to a whole new level. This summary explains key points of how this works. Don't get stuck in deconstruction. Find guideposts that help people rebuild something beautiful. Read more

Evangelical

Education and Religion

2023-07-04T08:57:41-07:00

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The Myth of Redemptive Violence

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 8:57 am By Michael Camp

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In this excerpt from "Breaking Bad Faith," Michael Camp explains what redemptive violence is, where it shows up in Christian beliefs, and why it is a myth. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2023-07-04T11:13:15-07:00

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How an Exvangelical Conference Helped Me Grow Spiritually

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:13 am By Michael Camp

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Quoir’s exvangelical AWAKEN conference in June 2023 had a profound impact on me. Learn how it helped me grow spiritually and can help you as well. Read more

General Christian

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