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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
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
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
Judy Hansen
Aug 13
Is It Time To Leave Your Church?
Is It Time To Leave Your Church?
Eight questions to ask yourself
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?
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?
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
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
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.
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!
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
Gary L Ellis
Aug 9
Jesus Would Have Failed Seminary
Jesus Would Have Failed Seminary
Here’s why
Dan Foster
Aug 6
Pornhub Faces Financial Problems
Pornhub Faces Financial Problems
“YouTube” of explicit content facing an uncertain future
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
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
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
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
Dan Foster
Aug 2
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