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History and Religion

2023-07-04T11:14:25-07:00

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Exposing Toxic Faith in Evangelical Theology

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:14 am By Michael Camp

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In Michael Camp's new book, "Breaking Bad Faith," he exposes toxic or "bad faith" in today’s popular theology. This excerpt summarizes "bad faith" narratives and points to solutions. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2023-07-04T11:15:32-07:00

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New Book Exposes Violence in Popular Theology, Look for it July 4th

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:15 am By Michael Camp

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On July 4, 2023, I am launching my newest book, Breaking Bad Faith, on Amazon. This is a summary of the book. It exposes violence and myth in popular theology, how what we believe impact our lives and society, and paves a way to recover the restorative justice way of peace that Jesus taught. But without the religion! Read more

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Education and Religion

2023-07-04T11:16:06-07:00

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5 Keys to Recover from the Toxic Theology of Evangelicalism

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:16 am By Michael Camp

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Much of evangelicalism has embraced a toxic theology. Here are 5 keys to help people deconstruct and recover from toxic, fear-based faith. Read more

General Christian

Evangelical

2025-06-17T11:02:32-07:00

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No, Jesus & His Followers Didn’t Believe In Bible Inerrancy

Last updated on: June 17, 2025 at 11:02 am By Michael Camp

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People assume Jesus viewed the Old Testament the exact same way that conservative Christians view the Bible today. This is not true. In this article, discover how Jesus used the scriptures and how the Bible was complied. This sheds light on how we should view the Bible today. Read more

General Christian

Education and Religion

2023-07-04T11:18:25-07:00

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The Myth of the Retributive God

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:18 am By Michael Camp

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The retributive god in parts of the Bible is a myth. God desires restorative justice, not retaliatory, punitive solutions to evil. Jesus exposed this error and revealed the true Father God who loves his enemies. In order to see this revelation, one has to give up their view of the infallibility of the Bible. Read more

General Christian

Relationships and Religion

2023-05-05T15:59:26-07:00

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The Early Church Did Not Go to Church

Last updated on: May 5, 2023 at 3:59 pm By Michael Camp

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How the early church did not go to church, but did build egalitarian, compassionate communities. Why we should rethink "church" today. Read more

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Evangelical

Women in Religion

2023-07-04T11:19:38-07:00

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The Case for Reconstructing Faith While on the Path of Jesus

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:19 am By Michael Camp

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The historical case for reconstructing faith while still on the path of Jesus. The magnanimous message of Jesus is distinct from Christianity Read more

General Christian

Evangelical

2023-07-04T11:20:22-07:00

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Top 10 Reasons for Thoroughly Deconstructing Evangelicalism

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:20 am By Michael Camp

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This article explains the top 10 reasons for deconstructing evangelicalism that also corresponds to the top 10 elements of a harmful faith. Learn the ways common evangelical beliefs or practices can be counterproductive to embracing a healthy faith and worldview. Read more

Relationships and Religion

2023-07-04T11:21:08-07:00

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5 Facts About the Original Jesus Movement that Debunk the Origins of Christianity

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:21 am By Michael Camp

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Neither Jesus, Paul, nor Peter started a new religion called Christianity. Learn 5 historical facts that show how the original Jesus Movement began as a new universalist way of life within Judaism. Much later, starting in the mid 2nd century through the mid 3rd century it gradually morphed into a full blown religion we call Christianity. Read more

General Christian

Religious Events

2023-07-04T11:21:57-07:00

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21 Key Historical Questions that Should Drive Your Faith Shift

Last updated on: July 4, 2023 at 11:21 am By Michael Camp

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It's critical to go deep when deconstructing conservative Christianity. In this article, Michael Camp shares a list of 21 key historical faith shift questions people should ask as they deconstruct. Once discovering answers to these, one is in a much better position to rebuild something new and beautiful. Read more

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