Category Archives: Religion

You Never Were A Christian

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Bruce

One of the ways that people dismiss my life and current beliefs is to say that I never was a Christian. I was a false Christian, a Christian in name only, etc, etc. I thought Christians are to be discerning. … Continue reading →

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Bruce You Need Help

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Bruce

A few years ago a family member told me I needed help. They disapproved of way of living. They didn’t like the trajectory my life was taking. They have watched my life slowly drift leftward. They have watched me become … Continue reading →

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I Am Who I Am

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Bruce

People pat me on the back for being brave. They applaud me for standing up. They wish they had the courage they think I have. If they only knew….. I am not as brave as they think I am. I … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Glenn Beck’s Civil Religion

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Bruce

Robert Cargill writes: The problem with American civil religion is that it reduces faith to a particular brand of nationalism, which is precisely the opposite of the message preached by Jesus and the prophets of the Hebrew Bible. By ignoring … Continue reading →

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Unanswerable Prayers by Christopher Hitchens

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Bruce

When I described the tumor in my esophagus as a “blind, emotionless alien,” I suppose that even I couldn’t help awarding it some of the qualities of a living thing. This at least I know to be a mistake: an … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention To Extremists

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Bruce

I am a big believer is freedom of speech. That said I also think that it behooves law enforcement to pay attention to extremist groups. A book burning one day can turn into a bombing the next. The Dove Outreach … Continue reading →

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Homosexuality According to the Bible and Stephen Anderson

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Bruce

Stephen Anderson, pastor of Faithful Word Baptist Church in Tempe Arizona said the following in a sermon: You want to know who the biggest hypocrite in the world is? The biggest hypocrite in the world is the person who believes … Continue reading →

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Understanding Christian Fundamentalism Part 2

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Bruce
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Understanding Christian Fundamentalism

If I were to choose one word to describe Christian fundamentalism it would be the word authority. The word authority is defined as: the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck’s God Encounter

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Bruce

Is this Christianity?

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What the Southern Baptists Really Think About Other Religions

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Bruce

The North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention lists the following religions as cults: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(Mormons) Jehovah’s Witnesses United Pentecostal Church (Oneness Pentecostalism) Unitarian Universalist Association Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of … Continue reading →

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