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Tag: religion
Our True Religion: Football, Firearms, and the American Flag
If you follow Jesus you might want to remember that he wasn’t an American citizen, he didn't play football, and he damn sure didn’t own a gun.
I Won’t Stay Quiet
The church claims to be an instrument of truth. How do people find truth if they are not allowed to ask, seek, and knock? Is the institution really so fragile that it can’t handle my voicing my thoughts?
What Do I Call Myself?
I haven't lost myself. I'm growing up.
What Will Happen When I Die?
My consciousness… that presence behind the eyes that processes my thoughts and experiences--does it drift away and go somewhere else?
Forget Heaven. I’m Living Now
I used to count heavily on the hope of a hereafter. I preached about it often and referred to it in my funeral sermons. But I'm done with the concept.
I Thought I Would Be Angry
My anger faded quickly once I left the church.
Why Aren’t We the Innovators?
Paul once said that we were baptized to walk in newness of life but we are scared to do it. It’s much easier to march toward death while insisting we are right.
Angry Outcasts
Parents, your children are more important than your religion.
Deep Calls 