Kissing Jesus Goodbye
If you’re a person whose theology is dictated by best-selling contemporary authors, here’s something you need to know. It’s okay for Christians to date now. God doesn’t look down on traditional courtship rituals anymore. Purity doesn’t matter. In fact, purity is hateful and if you were a virgin when you got married; you owe everybody […]
Let’s De-stigmatize Stigmas
Some Christians think it’s their job to boost the self-esteem of pagans. I think they are operating under the assumption that people reject Jesus because they feel unworthy of love and salvation. But I can’t judge anyone’s heart and the motive doesn’t matter anyway. If you’re a Christian who feels it is your duty to […]
You’re Wrong About Why Jesus Loves You
One of the advantages of getting your theology from popular culture is that your faith won’t require any lifestyle changes. Western Christianity, for example, only requires you mention the love of Jesus once in awhile. The notion of “denying yourself” and “picking up a cross” is outdated. No use bothering to become like Jesus when […]
Jesus Told You To Judge Me
The most popular words in the Bible among people who don’t care about the Bible are, “Don’t judge.” Notice I said these are popular words instead of saying this is a popular verse. It’s not a verse. It’s two words yanked out of context. You can make the Bible say ANYTHING by yanking words out […]
Falling In Love Without God
Regular readers know that one of my favorite hobbies is mocking stupid ideas. Regular readers also know that mocking stupid ideas upsets people who hold stupid ideas. To be clear, everyone holds a few stupid ideas (even me)! Mockery makes me feel ashamed which discourages me from making stupid ideas permanent. When stupid ideas become […]
How To Be Manly In Church
**Warning** Manliness is unwelcome in many congregations. Get approval from church leadership before attempting. When the culture tells you that masculinity is “toxic”, where can you go to be male? Church! People are leaving Evangelicalism in droves so you’ll easily find a seat on Sunday morning. And that’s the first step! 1) Go to church. […]
Church For People Who Hate Church Is Stupid
Used to be that church was the group of people who like Jesus. That was a long time ago – before any of you were alive. Church is now a group of people who like church. Specifically, their brand of church. Maybe you don’t like church. No problem! Be part of a church that hates […]
Your Religion Is A Slogan
Back when your grandparents were kids people used to do something called, “thinking”. You would make a comment like: “A cigarette affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.” Your grandparents would “think about” that and reply: “Baloney.” Thinking was useful for keeping […]
If Your Church Is Judgement Free – Quit Going
Imagine this sign hanging on a wall in a hospital. What a beautiful sentiment! A safe place where the vilest, deadliest injuries and diseases are ignored. The doctors come into your room, look at your chart, and exit without uttering a word. They refuse to hurt your feelings with a troubling diagnosis. They care too […]
A Wretched Sesame Street Gospel
You can build an entire religion around any single verse in the bible. You won’t have Christianity. You’ll have something else. If you clip out everyone’s favorite bible verse, John 3:16 and toss away the rest of the scripture, you’ll end up with the religion that many modern churches proclaim as the “gospel”. It’s not […]