Please Join Brian McLaren and Me & Others Oct 20-22, 2015 Minneapolis

Last updated on: September 29, 2015 at 11:29 am By Frank Schaeffer

NATIONAL SUMMIT GATHERING OCTOBER 20-22, 2015 Minneapolis, MN Hosted by Solomon’s Porch Featuring We hope you’ll join us for the OPEN National Summit, hosted by Solomon’s Porch in Minneapolis, MN – October 20-22, 2015 Featuring :: Brian McLaren, Danny Cortez, Laura Truax and Romal Tune along with others, such as… Melissa Greene, Stan Mitchell || GracePointe Church || Nashville, TN Frank Schaeffer, author of Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God Rachael McClair, Mark Tidd || Highlands Church || Denver, CO Doug... Read more

Susan Cottrell wrote True Colors to help LGBTQ people heal relationships with parents, family, others

Last updated on: September 28, 2015 at 7:26 am By Frank Schaeffer

“For anyone who has been spiritually hurt by the church, by parents or family members, Susan Cottrell’s True Colors is a personal, intimate, powerful tool for genuine self-healing.” – Meghan Stabler, National Board of Directors, The Human Rights Campaign. SUSAN COTTRELL’S NEW BOOK IS HERE! Please read this excerpt then buy the book. Here’s an excerpt: When our daughter first came out to us, we had a problem on our hands. Our conservative church tradition does not allow what they... Read more

Come Lord Banksy, come quickly!

Last updated on: September 27, 2015 at 1:06 pm By Frank Schaeffer

Banksy’s Cinderella crash scene. Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian used by permission Banksy strikes again, come Lord Banksy, come quickly! Banksy’s UK show, Dismaland closed today. Did you miss it? Check this out! He describes it as a “family theme park unsuitable for small children” – and with the Grim Reaper and Cinderella mangled in her pumpkin carriage crash, this is a breath of fresh air– to me anyway. WATCH! and this… Frank Schaeffer is a writer. His latest book —WHY I AM AN... Read more

Colbert Made the Only “Salute to the Pope” Worth Watching–WATCH!

Last updated on: September 26, 2015 at 2:59 pm By Frank Schaeffer

Colbert can be seen and heard serenading P Francis with his version of “You Got a Friend” Watch the clip below and sing along… Frank Schaeffer is a writer. His latest book —WHY I AM AN ATHEIST WHO BELIEVES IN GOD: How to give love, create beauty and find peace Available now on Amazon Follow Frank on Twitter www.twitter.com/frank_schaeffer See Frank’s paintings http://www.frankschaefferart.com/ Follow Frank on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16 Contact Frank at http://www.frankschaeffer.com/ Read more

Do You Think the Pope’s Visit Actually Means Anything?

Last updated on: September 25, 2015 at 7:42 am By Frank Schaeffer

Will Pope Francis’ visit mean anything more than a chance for the media to sell advertising? I can’t answer that but I can tell you that I doubt his fellow “Christians” on the religious right will change anything because of his visit. Take, Indiana Sen. Dan Coats, who said of Francis’ statements on income inequality, “I’m always concerned about those who are bringing spiritual messages that step too far over the line in terms of political issues.” Check out Coats’... Read more

Is Ann Coulter an anti-Semite?

Last updated on: September 18, 2015 at 2:08 pm By Frank Schaeffer

Is Ann Coulter an anti-Semite? She asks “How many f—ing Jews do these people think there are in the United States?” I only met Coulter once and she struck me as self-involved to the point of delusion but sane. So maybe this crazy tilt to Jew-baiting is all one of a piece of where the GOP tribe is headed and not just a crazed rant. Prediction: if Trump can get away with overt racism , Coulter can lead the Tea Party tribe to... Read more

ENTER ! SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARKY PUPPY!

Last updated on: September 19, 2015 at 1:40 pm By Frank Schaeffer

My friend Dave Felten of Living the Question, did me a huge favor: he took me to a Snarky Puppy concert in Boston last night. Being filled with joy by Snarky Puppy’s performance was a terrific experience. They are on a 3-month tour. This was one of their first gigs. If they play with the energy and unreserved empathy they shared with us on the rest of their global tour I wonder if they will survive! Puppy gave us everything-plus. Snarky Puppy serves as a great example of a timeless... Read more

You’ll Feel Better about America, Joe Biden and Politics When you Watch Him With Colbert

Last updated on: September 16, 2015 at 10:32 am By Frank Schaeffer

(Photo credit CBS used by permission) I very much hope Joe Biden runs. Here’s another reason why. Do watch Colbert interview him… not your usual politics interview and it cuts to the heart of living a deep religious faith too… this is what religion can mean… if he wins the presidency I’ll bet they will someday say it all started with this interview… WATCH Part1 WATCH Part 2 Frank Schaeffer is a writer. His latest book —WHY I AM AN ATHEIST WHO... Read more

Watch Bernie Sanders Say What I Wish I’d Said to Liberty U 40 Years Ago When I Spoke at Liberty

Last updated on: September 14, 2015 at 4:26 pm By Frank Schaeffer

(Photo NBC News, used by permission) Watch Bernie Sanders do what I should have done when I spoke at Liberty College 40 years ago. Rev. Jerry Falwell introduced me as a “great hope” for “Christian America.” Not so much any more 🙂 … Now watch Bernie Sanders say what I wish I’d been saying then. BTW my talk given to the entire student body and my sermon (2 actually) preached from the Liberty Baptist pulpit mysteriously disappeared out of the... Read more

Frank ” show us some other work!” OKAY

Last updated on: September 14, 2015 at 12:28 pm By Frank Schaeffer

I get glimpses of your other work in your videos – and would like to see more of it, too. The flowers are beautiful – but show us some other work! Frank Schaeffer added 2 new photos. Published by Hal Fickett · 30 mins · In the market for beautiful artwork? For a limited time only, I’m offering to personally give live virtual tours of my gallery via Skype or FaceTime. Email me at [email protected] to set up an appointment! Like Comment Share Frank Schaeffer and Steve Sutter like this. Write... Read more