The Dangers of Biblical Literalism
I frequently address the dangers of biblical literalism on this blog, but I have not yet devoted a full entry to this topic. Ever since… Read More »The Dangers of Biblical Literalism
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Is Homosexuality a Sin? Reading Romans 1:23-28 Properly
*Disclaimer- My longest post yet! Since the fundamentalist MAGA-enthusiasts wanted more* Last week, I wrote a post on one of the few biblical passages that… Read More »Is Homosexuality a Sin? Reading Romans 1:23-28 Properly
I’ve Been Labelled a False Prophet! A Message to the Haters
My last post, “Is Homosexuality a Sin? Leviticus Says Otherwise,” has triggered backlash from the fundamentalists. The floodgates of internet trolls opened when I shared… Read More »I’ve Been Labelled a False Prophet! A Message to the Haters
Is Homosexuality a Sin? Leviticus Says Otherwise
For much of my life, I believed that homosexuality was a sin. Growing up in the American South, being homeschooled, and attending fundamentalist churches, it… Read More »Is Homosexuality a Sin? Leviticus Says Otherwise
From the Heart: Coping with Regret
There was a time when I would speak like I was there Under the light of absolution and repair But here in the fallout I… Read More »From the Heart: Coping with Regret
My Light Unseen: My Deconversion Story
As you might imagine, I get all kinds of odd looks when I state that I am a Bible student, but not a Christian. Even… Read More »My Light Unseen: My Deconversion Story
Blessed Are the Cheesemakers: Monty Python vs. Organized Religion
Recently, I rewatched the classic comedy Monty Python’s Life of Brian. I am an avid fan of Monty Python, and Monty Python and the Holy… Read More »Blessed Are the Cheesemakers: Monty Python vs. Organized Religion
My Light Unseen: An Introduction to My Story
“When you have a calling to help people, your first patient must be yourself.” Last May, after I finally reached my breaking point and called… Read More »My Light Unseen: An Introduction to My Story
Lucifer and Isaiah 14:12: The Morning Star?
It is a story we are all familiar with. In Christianity, Satan was once an angel named Lucifer. But Lucifer fell from Heaven, and decided… Read More »Lucifer and Isaiah 14:12: The Morning Star?
From the Heart: Pastoral Icarus Syndrome?
Omnipotent I am the one Icarus I’ll touch the sun Omnipotent Icarus I’ll eat the sun Lorna Shore, “Sun//Eater,” track #3 from Pain Remains, Century… Read More »From the Heart: Pastoral Icarus Syndrome?