Tag Archives: Evangelicalism

A Know It All Family

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Bruce

Not knowing is a fundamentalist’s worst nightmare. The fundamentalist Christian is certain the bible is THE truth, thus everything the Bible teaches is to be believed and theoretically obeyed. This view can easily, and readily be dispatched by showing that … Continue reading →

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Fear The Gay, They Are After Your Children

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Bruce

Focus on the Family video on how parents can combat the evil, subversive,  gay agenda in the Public Schools.Warning…..could cause upset stomach and desire to curse.

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Is It Ok For a Christian to Marry An Unbeliever?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Bruce

The Bible is clear on this subject. The Bible, the infallible, inspired Word of God that millions of Evangelicals SAY they believe says: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what … Continue reading →

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Am I a Temporary Agnostic? Asks Bob Palczewski

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Bruce

What follows is another letter written to the editor of the Defiance Crescent-News in response to my recent rebuttal letter: I cannot help but wonder what would make someone who has read the Bible (assuming the entire Bible from cover … Continue reading →

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Understanding Christian Fundamentalism Part 1

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Bruce
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Understanding Christian Fundamentalism

One of the difficult things about writing on Christian fundamentalism is that there is quite a bit of debate about how Christian fundamentalism is defined and what individuals and groups should be classified as Christian fundamentalists. I have no desire … Continue reading →

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Letter to My Friends, Family and Former Parishioners Update

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Bruce
This entry is part 40 of 40 in the series My Journey

Almost two years ago I sent my friends, family and former parishioners a letter concerning my decision to deconvert from Christianity. I wish I could say my letter was well received.  I wish I could say that people told me … Continue reading →

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A Few thoughts on Children and Church

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Bruce

A few people were taken aback when I wrote: When asked, I tell young parents that if I had young children today I would  NEVER allow them to go to the Church nursery, Jr Church, Sunday School or Vacation Bible … Continue reading →

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God Writes A Letter to President Obama

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Bruce

Right Wing Watch reported on a Letter from God to President Obama that was posted on the Human Events website; Here’s the letter: Dear Mr. President, I know you’re getting ready to head out on vacation (again). But we need … Continue reading →

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Is Ignorance Bliss? or Does God Reward Ignorance?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Bruce

It seems that many Evangelical/Fundamentalist Christians think the less you know the better off  you are. Just today I was told I have become an intellectual elitist. My retort was “should I be an ignorant elitist instead?”  Since my defection … Continue reading →

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We Love People and We Are the Friendliest Church Around

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Bruce

Ever read an Evangelical or Fundamentalist Church advertisement or sign that said  ______________Church, The Friendliest Church Around. We LOVE People? No one ever bothers to ask…..so what are all the other Churches……Churches that hate people and are the unfriendliest Church … Continue reading →

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