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Thoughts on applying a 2000 year old religion to 21st Century life

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  • A Brief History of Christian Sex

    A Brief History of Christian Sex

    The fractured relationship between sex and the church
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 18
    Ancient Greeks Shape Our Views of God More than the Bible

    Ancient Greeks Shape Our Views of God More than the Bible

    I dare say, most modern people don’t realize how much of their spiritual belief descends from ancient Greek philosophy and myth.
    Go to the profile of Eric Sentell
    Eric Sentell
    Aug 18
    Leave the Sheep

    Leave the Sheep

    A Poem
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 17
    Pastor Attacks his Church Members for Not Giving Enough Money

    Pastor Attacks his Church Members for Not Giving Enough Money

    If you loved God, you’d buy me the watch I want
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 16
    Dr. Seuss: Quotes For Christians

    Dr. Seuss: Quotes For Christians

    Highlighting the wisdom of the K.I.S.S.
    Go to the profile of Gary L Ellis
    Gary L Ellis
    Aug 18
    Overcoming the Christian Shame of Anxiety Medications

    Overcoming the Christian Shame of Anxiety Medications

    Why mental health issues should be left to the medical experts, not religious speculation.
    Go to the profile of Rachel Rupert
    Rachel Rupert
    Aug 17
    A Comment on the Most Misogynistic Comment I Have Ever Received

    A Comment on the Most Misogynistic Comment I Have Ever Received

    My response to a man who tries to put me in my place
    Go to the profile of Judy Hansen
    Judy Hansen
    Aug 16
    The Prayer I Can’t Pray Anymore

    The Prayer I Can’t Pray Anymore

    Saying no to my former self… and my Evangelical friends
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    Aug 15
    15 MORE Disturbing Christian Book Covers Which Defy Belief

    15 MORE Disturbing Christian Book Covers Which Defy Belief

    Another collection of creepy, weird and just terrible covers from REAL Christian books
    Go to the profile of Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    Aug 15
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Go to the profile of Judy Hansen
    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
    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
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