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Sacred Site Defaced by ‘Christian’ Group in Horrific Attack
Sacred Site Defaced by ‘Christian’ Group in Horrific Attack
Criminal acts on sacred soil
Dan Foster
May 28
Breaking Free from Biased Beliefs
Breaking Free from Biased Beliefs
Discovering a deeper faith beyond canned Theology
Judy Hansen
May 27
Why Americans are Switching Religious Beliefs Like Never Before
Why Americans are Switching Religious Beliefs Like Never Before
The spiritual shake-up sweeping the nation
Dan Foster
May 25
The Hidden Power of Uncomfortable Moments
The Hidden Power of Uncomfortable Moments
How Jesus shakes us out of complacency and into purpose
Nils von Kalm
May 25
“You’re Forgiven, But Still A Sinner”
“You’re Forgiven, But Still A Sinner”
The terrible, toxic belief that roadblocks your faith
Gary L Ellis
May 25
Gaslighting, Abuse, and Evangelical Practices
Gaslighting, Abuse, and Evangelical Practices
Spotting problematic patterns and how to free yourself
Christine Greenwald
May 25
It’s Time to Come Clean About Biblical Marriage
It’s Time to Come Clean About Biblical Marriage
It’s not what you think it is
Dan Foster
May 24
Why Pastor’s Kids Are Messed Up
Why Pastor’s Kids Are Messed Up
Torn between two loves: The perpetual rivalry of pastor’s kids and God
Dan Foster
May 23
Evangelical and Catholic Church Attendance Heading in Opposite Directions
Evangelical and Catholic Church Attendance Heading in Opposite Directions
A deeper look into nerdy church data
Paul Walker
May 22
The Worst of Christianity in an Eight-Word Comment
The Worst of Christianity in an Eight-Word Comment
My unapologetic response to the guy who thinks I’m going to Hell
Dan Foster
May 22
Religion v. Science: Galileo
Religion v. Science: Galileo
The “heretical” act of looking through the telescope
David Anderson
May 21
Why Can’t We All Be Queer?
Why Can’t We All Be Queer?
Stand against oppression by standing with the oppressed.
David Ayliffe: No Sex Please - I'm religious!
May 21
The A-Z of Christian Cliches
The A-Z of Christian Cliches
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Speak Christianese
Dan Foster
May 21
Ten Conversation Killers for Your Next Church Visit
Ten Conversation Killers for Your Next Church Visit
What Not to Say When Visiting
Dan Foster
May 18
Dear God, Am I Truly Loved?
Dear God, Am I Truly Loved?
A heartfelt conversation with God
Dan Foster
May 17
Uncovering the Dark Side of the ESV Bible Translation
Uncovering the Dark Side of the ESV Bible Translation
How men massaged one version of God’s word to perpetuate harmful gender roles
Judy Hansen
May 8
Pentecost — from “Why?” to “Why not?”
Pentecost — from “Why?” to “Why not?”
After Jesus ‘Left’ his disciples at His Ascension, their question was “Why has He left us? What now?”
Graeme Bentley
May 27
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