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2014-02-12T10:52:42-06:00

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The Hypocrisy Of Christian Fundamentalism

Last updated on: February 12, 2014 at 10:52 am By Zack Hunt

Do you know Pastor Steven Anderson? You might remember him from such epic YouTube videos as this one in which he screams and shouts about how men should “pisseth against the wall” or this one in which he screams and shouts about how “contemporary Christian music is queer & effeminate.” Pastor Anderson is a proud independent, fundamentalist, Baptist preacher. Like most other fundamentalist preachers, Pastor Anderson believes that following the Bible is as simple as doing what it “clearly” says.... Read more

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2014-02-11T08:14:49-06:00

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Virginia Church Worships In The Nude

Last updated on: February 11, 2014 at 8:14 am By Zack Hunt

I used to have the occasional nightmare about accidentally showing up to church in my underwear. Apparently, that is a dream come true for one church in Virginia. Well, minus the accident part. And the underwear. In fact, it’s an every Sunday dream come true because they worship in the nude. Why do they go to church sans clothes, you ask? Because according to one church member, “People are more open as far as hearing the word of God, and... Read more

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2014-02-10T11:14:38-06:00

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When Cross And Flag Combine…They Make Terrible Tattoos

Last updated on: February 10, 2014 at 11:14 am By Zack Hunt

A while back I shared this epically terrible Jesus tattoo. Well, as it turns out, patriotic crosses are an entire genre of tattoos. Here’s a few I came across today that are just wow. There’s the simple… The slightly more elaborate… The obligatory “One nation under God…” And the I’m pretty sure using the cross that way is blasphemy… I would try to add clever commentary, but I don’t even know how you begin respond to the cross being relegated... Read more

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2014-02-05T11:01:59-06:00

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An Ancient Reason Why Christians Shouldn’t Believe In Creationism

Last updated on: February 5, 2014 at 11:01 am By Zack Hunt

(H/T) Ole St. Augustine and I don’t always see eye to eye on everything, but there are few in the history of the church who have had a more profound impact on the theology of the church than St. Augustine of Hippo. Which mean if you call yourself a Christian, it’s probably important to pay attention to the things he said. One of my favorite things St. Augustine ever wrote is his 5th century treatise On The Literal Meaning of... Read more

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2014-02-04T12:56:25-06:00

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Awesome Jesus Stuff You Need To Own

Last updated on: February 4, 2014 at 12:56 pm By Zack Hunt

My cousin stumbled across a couple of these things the other day and sent me pictures. Naturally, I immediately went in search of where I could buy them online. Well, that let to even more wonderful discoveries I felt compelled to share. So, in no particular order, here’s some awesome (mostly) Jesus stuff you need to own. [You can click on any of the links below or images themselves to buy the awesomeness you see] First up, Jesus Band-Aids. Just... Read more

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2014-02-03T09:56:43-06:00

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Jesus Doesn’t Have Any Time For You

Last updated on: February 3, 2014 at 9:56 am By Zack Hunt

I guess it’s true what they say. The devil is in the details. A Christian group put out the pamphlet below as part of a campaign to get people to make more time for Jesus. The problem, as someone on Redditt pointed out, is that whoever created the pamphlet got the texting backwards, making it look like Jesus was blowing off the person texting him. This is why we double check our work, kids. (Found here) Read more

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2014-01-31T09:47:19-06:00

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If You’re Defending Absolute Truth, You’re Defending The Wrong Thing

Last updated on: January 31, 2014 at 9:47 am By Zack Hunt

In recent months, maybe years, I’ve noticed an upswell of blogs, blowhards, ministries, and demagogues dedicated to defending the faith, absolute truth, Christian values, even God. I’ve also noticed that the absolute truth being defended often looks conspicuously like a political party platform and the defended gospel, a lot like theological systems invented more than a millennium after Jesus walked the earth. Nevertheless, these campaigns are taken up with unbridled religious fervor as if the fate of all humanity rested... Read more

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2014-01-29T08:23:06-06:00

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Bob Larson: The Skype Exorcist

Last updated on: January 29, 2014 at 8:23 am By Zack Hunt

Bob Larson is a snake oil salesman who’s been peddling his “exorcisms” – for a price – for years. After scoring a reality show getting his daughters into the family business, Larson is boldly going where no fraudster exorcist has gone before. Skype. If you’re feeling demon possessed, and honestly who doesn’t, but you don’t have the extra scratch to fly out to Arizona – or fly Bob out to see you – no worries. For a fee, Bob will... Read more

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2014-01-27T10:07:46-06:00

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Everything Happens For A Reason?

Last updated on: January 27, 2014 at 10:07 am By Zack Hunt

I’ve long been annoyed by the saying “everything happens for a reason.” For one, I find it to be rather sappy and, well, I’m not a particularly sappy person. More importantly, I’ve never thought the sentiment was true. Some things just happen. There’s no rhyme or reason to them. They just happen. But the more I think about it, the more I’ve come to realize that I was wrong. Everything does happen for a reason. When you got that new... Read more

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2014-01-24T09:18:39-06:00

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Finding Hope And Peace Outside The Bible

Last updated on: January 24, 2014 at 9:18 am By Zack Hunt

(H/T) I love the Bible. It challenges me and inspires me, convicts me and encourages me, grants me peace and offers me hope. Without it my life wouldn’t be the same. But during a conversation with a friend the other day, I was forced to come face to face with the limitations of that great gift from God. We were talking about death and what happens to our loved ones when they die. We weren’t driven by theological speculation, but... Read more

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