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  • The Worst of Christianity in One Medium Comment

    The Worst of Christianity in One Medium Comment

    Humiliate your children out of love for God
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 14
    Idolatry of Trump Is Real and a Terrifying Business Model

    Idolatry of Trump Is Real and a Terrifying Business Model

    And this flag isn’t the worst example
    Go to the profile of Eric Sentell
    Eric Sentell
    Aug 14
    When Patriarchy Won’t Let Go, Even After Six Decades

    When Patriarchy Won’t Let Go, Even After Six Decades

    It’s a toxic relationship that never ends
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    Judy Hansen
    Aug 13
    Is It Time To Leave Your Church?

    Is It Time To Leave Your Church?

    Eight questions to ask yourself
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    Dan Foster
    Aug 13
    Chosen Families are Bad Actually, Say Christian Authors

    Chosen Families are Bad Actually, Say Christian Authors

    But isn’t the church a chosen family?
    Go to the profile of Esther Spurrill-Jones
    Esther Spurrill-Jones
    Aug 14
    The Purpose of Salvation Through The Eyes of Jesus (Part 1)

    The Purpose of Salvation Through The Eyes of Jesus (Part 1)

    Are Christianity and Jesus in harmony?
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    Gary L Ellis
    Aug 14
    Jesus Didn’t Come to Give Answers —  He Came to Ask Questions.

    Jesus Didn’t Come to Give Answers —  He Came to Ask Questions.

    Eight questions Jesus asked that are still relevant today
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 11
    Men Write Article on How the Church Has Been Good for Women

    Men Write Article on How the Church Has Been Good for Women

    “Mansplaining” the gender gap in the church
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 10
    I Feel Triggered Even Stepping Inside a Church of England Building

    I Feel Triggered Even Stepping Inside a Church of England Building

    I spent most of my life working and ministering in Anglican churches — now I can’t bear to even go inside one.
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    Paul Walker
    Aug 11
    15 Creepy Christian Book Covers you WILL Find Hilarious AND Disturbing

    15 Creepy Christian Book Covers you WILL Find Hilarious AND Disturbing

    These are genuine books from the days before self-publishing — Yes, REAL book publishers thought these covers were fine!
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    Paul Walker
    Aug 9
    Who Is The God That Jesus Believed In?

    Who Is The God That Jesus Believed In?

    Christianity’s God looks more like Moses and an angry prophet’s presentation
    Go to the profile of Gary L Ellis
    Gary L Ellis
    Aug 9
    Jesus Would Have Failed Seminary

    Jesus Would Have Failed Seminary

    Here’s why
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 6
    Pornhub Faces Financial Problems

    Pornhub Faces Financial Problems

    “YouTube” of explicit content facing an uncertain future
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 5
    Conversation Killers for Your Next Church Visit

    Conversation Killers for Your Next Church Visit

    Don’t say these things in church
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 4
    Lesbian Couple at Anglican Lambeth Conference Model Christian Love

    Lesbian Couple at Anglican Lambeth Conference Model Christian Love

    Bishop Mary Glasspool and her wife Becki Sander are an example of true Christian love
    Go to the profile of Esther Spurrill-Jones
    Esther Spurrill-Jones
    Aug 3
    One-Quarter of all Pastors Struggle with Mental Health

    One-Quarter of all Pastors Struggle with Mental Health

    Survey reveals that the mental health of pastors is worse than the general population
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 3
    Pastor Says Autistic Children are Demon-Possessed

    Pastor Says Autistic Children are Demon-Possessed

    Meet the world’s most fundamental fundamentalist
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 2
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