Today Is Obama’s Last Day In Office, Which Can Only Mean One Thing:
Today is Obama’s Last Day In Office, And That Can Only Mean One Thing:
January 19, 2017
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Liberty University To Spend $1 Million On The Homeless. I Mean, On A Gun Range.
Liberty University, the nation’s largest Christian university, has recently announced that it has at least a million dollars to blow. As people who profess to
December 19, 2016
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Guns in America
Sorry, Folks: A President Can’t Just Abolish The Second Amendment
Some things never change. One of those things that never change is that right-wing folks will consistently try to scare the public regarding the
August 11, 2016
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Christian Nonviolence
The Serious Problems With Using Ecclesiastes 3 To Justify Christian Support of War & Violence
I’ve heard a lot of reasoning over the years regarding Christian support of things like war, violence, and gun slinging. I’ve seen the Bible bent
May 19, 2016
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Christian Nonviolence
Please Stop Being Dishonest: Guns Are Not “Just Tools”
There is a discussion to be had on America and guns. I think the average person gets this– I mean, it’s pretty hard not
February 23, 2016
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Christian Nonviolence
Some Serious Questions I Have For All Those “Good Guys With Guns”
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
February 13, 2016
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American & Christian Culture
Sarah Palin, Our Source For What The Bible “Really” Teaches On Violence?
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
October 27, 2015
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Christian Nonviolence
Toddlers Killing With Guns: It’s Not a Gun Issue, It’s a SIN Issue
Earlier this week, the Washington Post reported an issue that’s likely raising some eyebrows: toddler shootings. Now, this isn’t toddlers being shot, but toddlers
October 20, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
How To Live Relatively Safely, Without Owning A Defensive Firearm
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
October 10, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
6 Billion Reasons Why The American Gun Lobby Loves Them A Good Mass Shooting
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
October 6, 2015
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Christian Nonviolence
Don’t Fear The “Homosexual Agenda”, It’s The Ammosexual Agenda That’s Concerning.
I grew up being warned about the “homosexual agenda”, and for many years I believed the hype. It was almost as if LGBTQ individuals were
August 28, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
Flamethrowers: The New & Totally Crazy Addition to the 2nd Amendment Debate
They’re banned from use under international law, but not banned in the United States– unless you happen to live in Maryland. With just 10 pounds
August 26, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
More Guns In Churches & Why We Reject The Ultimate Invitation of Jesus
In the wake of the racist massacre in South Carolina, many in Americanized Christianity are calling on churches and pastors to begin arming themselves
June 19, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
Yo, America — How Many Mass Shootings Will It Take for You?
How many will it take? Is this seriously the kind of country you want to live in?
June 18, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
The Gun Shop Everyone Needs To Visit (Guns With History)
If you haven’t seen this yet, please take three minutes and check it out. Regardless of what garbage the NRA feeds you (in an effort
March 19, 2015
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Christian Nonviolence
I’m Not Scared of Muslims, I’m Scared of White Guys With Guns
 Lately there seems as if there is a growing fear and hostility towards Muslims in America. While there will always be racism in culture, and there
March 10, 2015
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What “I Value The Sanctity of All Human Life” Usually Doesn’t Mean (but should)
Last night I finally sat down to watch some of the speeches from a conservative political event that recently took place. I’m not sure why
October 2, 2014
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9 Year Old Accidentally Kills Shooting Instructor With Uzi
In America, we love our food. We also love our big guns. Why not combine the two? That’s what the geniuses at Burgers and Bullets
August 26, 2014
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Christian Nonviolence
No, Jesus Didn’t Command We Own Weapons
Where do Bible believing “gundamentalists” get this idea from?
July 16, 2014
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American & Christian Culture
When We Give Away Guns In Church: Bad Idea, or Really Horrible Idea?
It seems there’s a growing trend in some churches of giving away free guns in order to promote church growth. Back in March, a church
June 4, 2014
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Jesus Carries An AR-15? God Wrote The Constitution? (What Happens When You Mix Politics & Jesus)
Two of the craziest, and sickest stories I’ve seen in a while wrap out our week here on the blog: Both of these stories serve
February 21, 2014
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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.
