American & Christian Culture
Using the Old Testament to Support the Death Penalty? Then Don’t Skip This Verse:
The often overlooked caveat to capital punishment in the Old Testament
August 22, 2019
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Christian Nonviolence
If God Is So Pro-Death Penalty, What About Cain and Abel?
Christians who support the death penalty often say it was God who instituted the death penalty. But if that’s true, what about Cain and Abel? Why didn’t God execute the first murderer in the Bible?
January 10, 2017
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American & Christian Culture
Justice Delayed: About That Time We Executed A Child With A Bible
Too often we’re sent the message that we’re most doing the work of God when we proclaim God– but I believe we’re also doing the work of God when we seek to restore broken and unjust social systems that keep us from experiencing the truth that we’re all the same.
January 29, 2014
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American & Christian Culture
5 Reasons Why Jesus People Ought Oppose The Death Penalty
Now is the time to begin teaching people that following Jesus means we must oppose the death penalty. Here are 5 reasons why:
January 28, 2014
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Study Shows: Reading Your Bible Often Will Make You A Flaming Liberal
Ok, well… maybe not a “flaming” liberal. I just said that to get you to click the link… by now, you should know I like
November 12, 2013
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10 Things You Can’t Do and Still Call Yourself “Pro-Life”
Being “pro-life” had always been something that was central to my identity. I learned early on, that in order to be a good Christian, one
June 21, 2013
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Benjamin L. Corey
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.
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Benjamin L. Corey
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.
