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

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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
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    May 28
    Breaking Free from Biased Beliefs

    Breaking Free from Biased Beliefs

    Discovering a deeper faith beyond canned Theology
    Go to the profile of Judy Hansen
    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
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    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
    Go to the profile of Nils von Kalm
    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
    Go to the profile of Gary L Ellis
    Gary L Ellis
    May 25
    Gaslighting, Abuse, and Evangelical Practices

    Gaslighting, Abuse, and Evangelical Practices

    Spotting problematic patterns and how to free yourself
    Go to the profile of Christine Greenwald
    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
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    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
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    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
    Go to the profile of Paul Walker
    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
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    May 22
    Religion v. Science: Galileo

    Religion v. Science: Galileo

    The “heretical” act of looking through the telescope
    Go to the profile of David Anderson
    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.
    Go to the profile of David Ayliffe: No Sex Please - I'm religious!
    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
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    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
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    Dan Foster
    May 18
    Dear God, Am I Truly Loved?

    Dear God, Am I Truly Loved?

    A heartfelt conversation with God
    Go to the profile of Dan Foster
    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
    Go to the profile of Judy Hansen
    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?”
    Go to the profile of Graeme Bentley
    Graeme Bentley
    May 27
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