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October 31, 2013
The moment what you love begins to disappear
Halloween! Hal. O. Weeeeeeeeeen! I'm so desperate to get outside it feels like my guts...
October 29, 2013
Pastors who re-victimize survivors of abuse
Got this letter in. If you're a Christian pastor who ever counsels women who have...
October 27, 2013
The three-letter word that causes wars
The truth of God is the truth of God. In order to communicate, share, and...
October 25, 2013
In landmark move, Methodist bishop defies church law and colleagues to marry gay couple
In landmark move, Methodist bishop defies church law and colleagues to marry gay couple. The...
October 24, 2013
Seven ways Christians blow it
Hi, guys. I suddenly got crazy busy this morning, and so did not have time...
October 21, 2013
I wish I could feel God
Got this in: So I'm filled with a lot of questions. You probably get these...
October 17, 2013
To the would-be Christian not quite feeling it
In the comments section of my last post, To A Gay Anti-Christian Who Suddenly Converted, something...
October 15, 2013
To a Gay Anti-Christian Activist Who Suddenly Converted
A friend of mine is a gay artist who, up until a few days ago,...
October 11, 2013
Christians opposing the shameful “Values Voter Summit”
Here's a snapshot of the speakers at yesterday's NALT Christians press conference, held at the...
October 08, 2013
Press Conference: Thursday, 10 a.m., Washington D.C. National Press Club, with NALT Christians Project co-founders, Michael Keegan, president of People for the American Way, and special guests. [VIDEO]
Below is a media advisory just released. Catherine and I are flying into Washington D.C....
October 08, 2013
One big way to fail God and man
Over on the comments section of my recent post, Are the Bible's "laws" on homosexuality unbiblical?,...
October 04, 2013
When biblical “laws” no longer apply
Some biblical laws are "moral," some ceremonial. Christians have always known this, and adjusted "moral"...
September 2013
September 30, 2013
Today’s lesson in Bad Christianity
On one of our posts over at Unfundamentalist Christians, a reader left this comment: God...
September 26, 2013
The Christian right and pornographers: brothers in arms
We've all heard the anti-gay vitriol spouted by Pat Robertson, Tony Perkins, and all the...
September 25, 2013
Me on CBS Radio Minnesota last night
Last night I was on The Jordana Green Show on CBS Radio Minnesota, talking about...
September 23, 2013
The hills are alive
Man but I've missed you guys! Remember back when I used to actually write stuff on...
September 16, 2013
Blue-haired Corinne: We love you; you’re not alone
This is Corinne. Below is the video she made for The Not All Like That...
September 13, 2013
Why The Not All Like That (NALT) Christians Project works
On behalf of the small but passionately dedicated team responsible for The NALT Christians Project,...
September 11, 2013
The absurdity of the argument, “It’s Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.”
Got this question in as a comment to the video that my wife Catherine and I...
September 09, 2013
My wife and I on why “God condemns homosexuality” is irrational, unbiblical, unfair, and un-Christian. [VIDEO]
In association with The Not All Like That (NALT) Christians Project, my wife Catherine and...
September 06, 2013
My dog in the fight for LGBT equality
The day before yesterday the Not All Like That (NALT) Christians Project launched like a space shuttle....
September 04, 2013
Introducing The Not All Like That (NALT) Christians Project
Along with Dan Savage (founder, It Gets Better), and Wayne Besen and Evan Hurst of...
August 2013
August 26, 2013
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six …
Hi! Well, bye! But only for now! From today until Wednesday, Sept. 4, I will...
August 23, 2013
Is she a Christian yet?
Dear John, I came across your website a while ago and have been impressed and...
August 21, 2013
Sinfulness, fear, and the toxicity of faux-Christianity
Dear John: I was wondering how you deal with the concept of original sin. I...
August 19, 2013
Like playing God’s symphony on one string of an out-of-tune violin
I got this in, and just couldn't resist sharing it with you. I just love...
August 15, 2013
When the passion for God passes
Dear John: What are the best things to do when you feel far from God,...
August 13, 2013
New law advances transgender rights in California: Guess who’s complaining?
Yesterday Governor Jerry Brown of California signed into law Assembly Bill 1266, which alters the state’s...
August 09, 2013
Hears voices, fancies ladies, and enjoys cask ales too much: a kind word for this friend of Jesus?
I just got in the below email. I hope you can find it in your...
August 08, 2013
He hated himself because he couldn’t change himself
I recently received the email below, and wanted to share it with you (with permission,...
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