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
Christianity
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
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
God, the Satan, and Job: A Theodicy
For many of us living in the modern age with even the tiniest understanding of Judeo-Christian theology, the concept of good-vs-evil is purely instinctual. Throughout… Read More »God, the Satan, and Job: A Theodicy
Halloween: Left Behind and the Rapture
Happy Halloween everyone! This will be my last Halloween post for 2023. I have touched on horror, the origins of Halloween, and the psuedobiblical concept… Read More »Halloween: Left Behind and the Rapture
Another Southern Baptist Hypocrite Has Fallen: Johnny Hunt
As you may have noticed from my previous posts, I am a bit critical of the contemporary church. You may also recall that, for the… Read More »Another Southern Baptist Hypocrite Has Fallen: Johnny Hunt
Rationalization versus Love: Galatians 6:2
In my previous post, I discussed the reassurance of the words “the pain is only temporary.” These words certainly hold up in times of suffering,… Read More »Rationalization versus Love: Galatians 6:2
The Pain is Only Temporary: Suffering to Glory
I think at one point or another, we have all been given this reassuring hope. “The pain is only temporary.” In many ways, this hopeful… Read More »The Pain is Only Temporary: Suffering to Glory
Dust in the Wind: The Meaningfulness of Animals
The problem of suffering. When you read those previous words, I can almost guarantee you reflected on a period in your life or the life… Read More »Dust in the Wind: The Meaningfulness of Animals