So, you’re a good guy with a gun. I get it. I’ve seen the bumper sticker, heard the slogan a million times, and I
Perhaps you’ve seen it in your newsfeed this year or in a year past. Regardless of who published it, the article is likely to
Every few years around election cycle the same discussions repeat themselves over and over again. While there are a few issues here and there
A common question I’ve received over the years is, “I’ve left fundamentalism, but how do I re-program my kids? How do I raise them differently
(What Franklin Graham is Wrong About Today, Vol 3) Sometimes I see a comment or hear a clip of Franklin Graham, and while I typically
Every election cycle I find myself shocked at some of the core beliefs and suggested policies that are pushed forward by candidates who claim to
Church. There’s probably few words in the English language that provoke so much emotion when I hear it spoken– maybe that’s true for you too.
Several weeks ago I was tucking my daughter into bed (I’m sooo thankful she still asks me to do that) and she said something to
It’s a funny thing what makes Christianity grow and flourish. In the Second Century, Tertullian (one of the early Christian theologians), wrote in Apologeticus that the “blood
Theological questions on LGBTQ issues is one of the areas where much of the Church has some serious wrestling to do. Beyond wrestling with
Late last week the United States became the victim of another domestic terrorist attack, this time at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado. From
As you know, over the course of time I’ve written at length on the issue of anti-Christian persecution in America. Namely, that 9 times
Historically speaking, I’ve been someone who has been anti-materialism, anti-consumerism, and by extension, anti-Black Friday. And, why not? After setting aside a day to
This past week has been a difficult week to be a Christian with access to the internet. Between the bombings in Europe and the Middle
For some reason I have a lot of anti-Muslim articles and blogs that flow through my newsfeed. Recently it’s been around the issue of Sharia
It’s almost Halloween, and as we know, Christians have some mixed feelings on this. The other day I wrote that as Christians, we should
On October 30th a new Christian documentary will hit theaters– and I’m excited about it. The Armor of Light is poised to be an
It’s almost Halloween, and kids everywhere are already bracing for the impending sugar rush that is about to commence. This is also the time
I’ve always wondered why the gun lobby seems to keep sending us the message that a gun is the best way to ensure personal
Growing up, I learned a lot about Jesus. As an adult, I’ve learned even more. One of the common threads that has been part of
I’ll admit it: I’m officially to the point where I believe that the gun lobby in America actually loves mass shootings. I don’t mean that
In our divisive political climate, Hitler comparisons are far too common and grossly misused. Most of the time, the comparisons are simply inappropriate. However,
Perhaps one of the best known verses in the Bible comes from Matthew 7 and Luke 6 when Jesus commands his disciples to “judge not.”
For those who have been following, Donald Trump has said several times that the Bible is his favorite book of all time. He’s gone on
So, here we are. It’s another election cycle and the “fun” has begun. Like it or not, for the next 13 months the news cycle
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BLC is an author, speaker, scholar, and global traveler, who holds graduate degrees in Theology & Intercultural Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and received his doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller. He is the author of Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus, and Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith.
BLC
BLC is a cultural anthropologist, public theologian, writer, speaker, global traveler, and tattoo collector. He is a two-time graduate of Gordon-Conwell with graduate degrees in Theology & Intercultural Studies, and went on to receive his doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller. He is the author of Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith, and Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus. In addition to his blog, Formerly Fundie, his work has been regularly featured by a wide array of media outlets such as TIME magazine and CNN, among others.
BLC
BLC is a cultural anthropologist, public theologian, writer, speaker, global traveler, and tattoo collector. He is a two-time graduate of Gordon-Conwell with graduate degrees in Theology & Intercultural Studies, and went on to receive his doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller. He is the author of Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith, and Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus. In addition to his blog, Formerly Fundie, his work has been regularly featured by a wide array of media outlets such as TIME magazine and CNN, among others.
