Though they may never realize it, the Christ-Con’s sole saving grace is their failure to rebuild the bulwark of 1950’s Christian America. Had they been allowed to stamp out all beliefs and practices that don’t coincide with their own, it wouldn’t be long before another group rose to power and did the same to them.
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The (Christian) sky is falling?!
Posted in Christianity, tagged Abortion, Agnostic, Agnosticism, Apostasy, Apostolistic, Atheism, Atheist, Baptist, Bible, Catholicism, Christ-Cons, Christian, Easter, Evangelism, Faith, Feminism, Fundamentalism, Gay Rights, God, Gospel, Holy Word, Iowa, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jon Meacham, Meacham, Neo-Con, Neo-Conservatives, Neo-Pagan, Newsweek, Pagan, Pentecostal, Praise, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Spirituality, Vermont, Wiccan, Witch, Witchcraft on April 9, 2009 | 9 Comments »
Keep your religion off my body, please
Posted in Queer Perspectives, tagged Adam and Eve, Adam and Steve, Bible, Christianity, Evangelism, Fundamentalism, Gay, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, GLBT, God, Holy Word, Iowa, Jesus, Jesus Christ, LGBTI, One Man One Woman, Queer, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, The Gay Agenda on April 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The beauty and sanctity of religion is diminished when it’s used to hurt people. Until they “get” this, evangelical Christians will continue to witness an exodus from their ranks and the continued crumbling of their antiquated institution.
The Nature of Joy, Part I
Posted in About Me, Spirituality, tagged Affirmations, Bible, Channeled Wisdom, Channeling, Christianity, Intentional Living, Living with Joy, Opening to Channel, Opportunities for Growth, Positive Thinking, Scripture on October 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
These thoughts are not revolutionary; many who’ve gone before have spoken or written these words. In my case however, knowing these truths and experiencing them have been two entirely different things until very recently. The true meaning of joy is becoming less a mystery to me with each passing day.
If this sounds profound, I believe it is. If this sounds haughty, know that I [...]
Hating the sin but not the sinner
Posted in Religious Tolerance, tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Hating the Sin, Interfaith, Jesus, Neo-Paganism, Religion, Sin, Spirituality, Wicca, Witchcraft on March 17, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Is it possible?
In the shadows of this rhetoric exists a far more important question: “Can true compassion and judgment co-exist?”
My answer is no, they cannot.
After graduating high school in 1994, I spent six months volunteering for an organization called Community Service Volunteers in London, England. When I wasn’t working with the four young men with Downs Syndrome to whom I’d been assigned, I [...]
The True Jesus, by Stuart Delony
Posted in Religious Tolerance, tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Interfaith, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Stuart Delony on March 8, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I could tell early on that Stuart wasn’t the average Christian blogger. Absent from his site are the worn and tired “fire and brimstone” rants frequently found on other religious blogs. Instead you’ll find the ramblings of an earnest man who follows his heart and genuinely cares about people – one who’s unhappy about how little [...]
Is Holy Scripture the inerrant Word of God?
Posted in Spirituality, tagged Atheism, Bible, Buddhism, Christ, Christianity, Church, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Jesus, Koran, Ministry, Neo-Paganism, Quotes, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, Theology, Torah, Wicca, Zen on March 5, 2008 | 9 Comments »
The [Buddhist] Scripture is no more nor less than the finger pointing to the moon of [Divine Truth]. When we recognize the moon and enjoy its benign beauty, the finger is of no use. As the finger has no brightness whatever, the Scripture has no holiness whatever. The Scripture is religious currency representing spiritual wealth… [It] is [...]
The difference between Truth and Belief
Posted in Spirituality, tagged Atheism, Bible, Christianity, Dogma, God, Neo-Paganism, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, The Occult, Wicca on March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Truth empowers. Belief stifles.
Truth is innate. Belief is acquired.
Truth is to peace as Belief is to conflict.
Truth is to spirituality as Belief is to dogma.
We yearn for Truth, but sabotage ourselves with Belief.
Truth transcends critical thought. Belief is a construct of the mind.
Truth is simple and self-evident. Belief is complex and requires justification.
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The power of laughter in the face of the absurd
Posted in Christianity, tagged Barack Obama, Bible, Christ-Con, Culture Wars, Evangelism, Faith, Fundamentalism, God, Gospel, Holy Word, Humor, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Laughter, Neo-Con, Newsweek, Obama, Religion, Religious Conservatism, Religious Tolerance, Scripture, Social Commentary, Spirituality, The Power of Laughter on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Why do the Christ-Cons get defensive when claims that their religion is crumbling are made? Why is laughing in the face of utter and complete absurdity so satisfying?
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