According to Eric Metaxas, evil is only evil because God says so, and if God didn’t exist, then racism would not be wrong. Here is my response to his assertion. Read more
These are the folks who care more about seeking justice and mercy than conforming to whatever façade their faith traditions demand of them. Read more
Maybe, rather than rushing in to immediately explain away what we think Jesus means by threatening hell, we should instead take a look at what gets Jesus so worked up in the first place. Read more
Many Christians think socialism is at odds with their faith. But Jesus taught (and the early church modeled) principles very much in line with socialist thinking. Let’s take a look at the many things Jesus had to say on this subject. Read more
“Centuries and generations of white Jesus art have convinced us that Christmas is about us.” Read more
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Jesus, but there isn’t just one Jesus whom I love. When I talk about Jesus, I’m usually referring to one of four. Read more
Dear Brian, I cannot overstate the positive impact you’ve had on my life. I’m so thankful for you. But we need to talk about your recent statement on Twitter. Read more
What could Nazis and an ancient heresy have to do with progressive Christianity? I’ll give you a hint. I’m not talking about inerrancy. Read more
In this guest post, we’ll hear from Annie Thomas, as she shares her story of coming to love two people enough to make a marriage commitment with each of them. Read more
I’m thrilled to announce the marriage of some friends of mine, and I’m honored that they’ve chosen to share their story on this blog. In this guest post, we’ll hear from Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood, who will be officiating the wedding. Read more