Common Ground With Darkness
I grew up going to church, attending Bible studies, and generally soaking in Christian culture so I am an expert in warped Christian orthodoxy. For example: (2 Corinthians 6:14) Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with […]
Even Bad People Don’t Like Bad People
I used to run with a notorious band of criminals. We called ourselves, “Legit Gang of Badassery” (maybe you’ve seen our initials) and our favorite form of self expression was damaging property. Some of us liked to hit mailboxes with ball bats. Some of us liked to break windows. Some of us liked setting stuff […]
You’re Not Supposed To Be Popular
Is it a problem when I’m popular (not that I am in any peril of becoming popular but hypothetically speaking, were I to become popular, would that be bad)? According to Jesus, popularity causes woe. Woe is not good so popularity should be avoided. (Luke 6:26) Woe to you when all men speak well of […]
Good People Believe In Jesus
A common mistake made by prideful God deniers is that the only people who commit murder are religious people. They contend that lawless self-worshipers, never, ever, ever commit acts of violence. The heathen (according to the heathen) are peaceful, law abiding citizens with no selfish ambitions of any kind. Since none of history’s notorious mass […]
I Don’t Want To Eat With You
Let me make sure I understand. You don’t like religious people but you’re willing to ‘grab coffee’ or ‘get pizza’ or ‘just hang out sometime’ with me? You’re open-minded enough to set aside your natural (and totally justified) loathing of me and have a conversation? You will condescend to engage with lowly, little ol’ me? […]
Impolite Doesn’t Make You Right
“I will absolutely raise my daughter to know she does not have to be polite to men who creep her out.” Why? Don’t you realize that she will be repulsive? I absolutely raised my sons to be polite to obnoxious girls. How he treats unlikeable women is reveals a boy’s character. Your daughter’s rudeness is […]
I’m The Reason You Left The Church.
“John, you jerk!! People like you are the reason I quit the church!!!!” Thank you for the encouragement. Sometimes it feels like I’m accomplishing nothing. It’s good to know that my efforts are making a positive difference. I’m grateful to God for allowing me to play a small role in His master plan. It thrills […]
It’s Not Okay To Steal Bread
You’re asking me if it’s okay to steal bread to feed your starving family. The answer is, “No.” I hope that helps you plan your day. You can now remove, “shoplift bagels” from your task list. “John, you jerk!!!! People are starving!!! STARVING!!!! CHILDREN ARE HUNGRY!!!!!! Wealthy jerks have more food than they can eat […]
Thank God for Contentment
(Philippians 4:10) Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I […]
I Abstain and You’re Salty
I know why you’re angry with me. You’re surprised that I won’t join your party. You invited me to celebrate your individuality, to applaud your uniqueness, to revel in the virtue of just being human. And I brazenly turned you down. I rejected your offer of fellowship. I don’t blame you for feeling insulted. It […]