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Food Crisis in Kenya: 5 Signs of Hunger I’ve Never Seen (A Guest Post From East Africa)
There’s a dire famine striking East Africa. Here’s how you can help.
June 19, 2017
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The 4 Most Important Things To Remember About Seeking Biblical Justice
Justice is a pretty hip word now in much of Christianity, whether it’s evangelicalism or progressivism– and that’s a really good thing. It’s been beautiful
January 21, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
Why Cops Are Killing Unarmed People: Understanding The Big Picture
Between John Crawford, Mike Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and a host of other people of color (including children such as Tamir) gunned down at
December 5, 2014
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American & Christian Culture
Crime & Punishment In America: Maybe We’re Doing It Wrong?
10.2 million people sit in prison cells today around the world– and almost half of them are right here, in the United States. While
December 2, 2014
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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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When We’ll Finally Care About Michael Brown
In a news cycle that has been absolutely overrun by sadness and death lately, there’s one death that absolutely, positively, must not be overlooked: the
August 13, 2014
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My Tea Party Governor Wants My Church Family To Be Homeless & Hungry
My church family– the people I love and serve week in and week out– are not like me. We don’t share the same primary language
July 2, 2014
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Birmingham Police Stop Pastor From Feeding Homeless
Birmingham, AL police are cracking down on pastors who feed the homeless. Keep it classy, Birmingham.
April 14, 2014
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American & Christian Culture
How To Be A Christian Without Being A Total $@#& About It.
Let’s be honest: Christianity in America has an image crisis, and justifiably so. Somehow the most beautiful story ever told got diluted into a hybrid
April 9, 2014
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When We’d Rather Let Kids Go Hungry Than Be Reasonable On Gay Marriage
I officially know what an aneurysm feels like, because I think I just had one this morning. Brace yourself, because you might have one too.
March 25, 2014
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Reclaiming The Immigration Discussion: Why Jesus Followers Need To Side With The Stranger
When the people of Jesus reclaim the immigration discussion, we discover that immigrants should be able to move to any culture in the world and know that when they arrive, they’ll find guaranteed allies in the Christian community… I don’t know how things could get much clearer: if we’re not radically caring for, feeding and clothing immigrants, Jesus says we’re not really on God’s side at all.
February 11, 2014
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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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Justice Broken: How A Poor Theology Of The Cross Created America’s Broken Justice System
America’s justice system is broken, but why? The ultimate reason can be traced back to the influences of the penal substitution theory of the atonement which focuses on punishment, not restoration. To fix America’s broken justice system, we must recover a better understanding of the justice of the cross.
January 27, 2014
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If We’re A Christian Nation… When Will We Stop Bombing Weddings?
In April, 2009, President Obama caught holy hell from the Christian right for saying that America was no longer a “Christian Nation”. His statement prompted
December 17, 2013
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10 Reasons Why Reading The Bible Makes Us More Progressive
In a piece I published yesterday, (Study Shows: Reading Your Bible Often Makes You More Liberal), we took a look at a study I read
November 13, 2013
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Let the Government Shut Down Indefinitely (here’s your chance, Church)
The last presidential election which resulted in Barack Obama being elected to a second term to the presidency, was the first presidential election that occurred
October 3, 2013
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Why July 4th Troubles Me: my loyalty is somewhere else.
As I logged onto Facebook today, I saw the predictable and obligatory independence posts clogging my news feed. Offensive images of the American flag with
July 4, 2013
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Learning How to Forgive God (when Jesus wrecks your life)
Shane Claiborne once said: “Jesus wrecked my life”. Conversely, Ray Comfort tells people: “If you trust in God, he will never let you down.” As
July 2, 2013
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Why We Need to Stop Using the Term “Illegal Immigrant”
As the Senate recently passed long awaited immigration overhaul and the bill now heads to the house, the long-standing national discourse on the issue of
June 28, 2013
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Sodom & Gomorrah – A Story About Us (and not for the reasons you think)
On election day in 2012, I received an e-mail from someone who had been my friend for 16 years. He had been growing dismayed with
June 19, 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.
