The circles I run in include a fair number of recovering fundies—people who were raised on the notion that morality comes from Jesus. In fact, the former Calvinists among us were taught that anyone who is not "washed in the … Continue reading
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Thirty-six different offenses in the Bible qualified for capital punishment. How many of these apply to you? In a Texas murder case that ultimately reached the Supreme Court, a juror brought a Bible into the sentencing process – showing that the … Continue reading
When Cory Doctorow at Boingboing recently posted a video of deadpanned quotes from fundamentalists, one moderate person of faith lamented that it seemed like open season on Christians. Is it? Across the web, in bookstores, and recently the theater, criticism … Continue reading
Are more social ills associated with religion or a lack thereof? If you’re honest, your answer to this question probably maps to your belief status. After all, most of us like to think we’re on the side of the elves, … Continue reading
Comment at: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/3/18/710284/-Losing-Your-Religion-How-to-Talk-to-Your-Kids Sometimes I get letters from former Evangelical/fundamentalist Christians who are also parents. "What do I say to my kids?" they ask. "I raised them to believe that without the blood of Jesus they are evil sinners. What … Continue reading
Psychologist. Author of Trusting Doubt: A Former Evangelical Looks at Old Beliefs in a New Light. and Deas and Other Imaginings. Youtube: AwayPoint
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