During the past election season, we heard much from the right about abortion and the right to life. Several Republican-led state legislatures attempted to pass laws requiring pretty intrusive measures, like …
For the third part in this series about how Jesus changed the world, we’re talking about compassion. To begin with, let’s get a definition of the word. According to Dictionary.com, compassion …
Last week, I started a new series called “Christian Dick of the Moment”. After some discussion over the appropriateness of the word “dick” with Diana, I put the question to …
I’ve been trying to find some kind of signature piece for this blog besides standing on my soapbox and railing at whatever’s pissed me off. Christian Piatt has his “Church Sign Epic …
Lately, we’ve heard more than a few conservatives (Christians mostly) claiming they are being persecuted for their beliefs. Whenever they’re accused of being bullying, they shout “You’re persecuting me because of my religion! …
I’m going to start this by telling you a secret: I share controversal pictures or statuses on Facebook just to get a rise out of my conservative friends. A few days ago, …
If there’s an issue more polarizing than abortion, I don’t know what it would be. On the right, you have groups like Randall Terry’s Operation Rescue, who plan on running graphic anti-abortion ads …
It is conventional wisdom that if you want to stay friends with someone, you don’t discuss religion and politics with them. In the hyper-politicized climate we live in (especially when …
Christians like to talk about truth. Well, that’s not really accurate, is it? What Christians really like to do is claim they are in possession of the ultimate truth. It seems …
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