June 19, 2017

The all-expansive, communal image of God that is bestowed on us requires that we reaffirm those who have received less-than-image-of-God status. Read more

June 16, 2017

When did we decide that division was an intrinsically bad thing and, conversely, that unity was intrinsically good? Read more

June 14, 2017

One of the biggest steps toward learning to deal with my own crippling skepticism has been to convince myself that Christianity is not irrational. Read more

June 12, 2017

Experiencing serious doubt and skepticism can be tough, scary, and depressing, but it doesn't necessarily mean you're losing your faith. It could be the first step into a deeper, richer, more authentic faith. Read more

June 9, 2017

I remember the first time I realized that the god of the majority of American Christianity was basically racist. Read more

June 7, 2017

For the good part of thirty years, I held to the belief that homosexuality was a sin in the eyes of God. Read more

June 5, 2017

This Pentecost is a special one, like all other Pentecosts, like all days. Read more

June 2, 2017

Christians claim to be full of love. Christians claim to not be judgmental. But so many Christians have absolutely no idea how wrong and hurtful they are. Read more

May 31, 2017

I miss my former church. I do. And I don’t think I was prepared for that feeling because of the certainty I had in my decision to leave. Read more

May 26, 2017

Two and a half years ago, Florida charity worker Arnold Abbott made world headlines when he was arrested. His crime? Feeding the homeless. Read more


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