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Finding God in Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell
Who would have thought that an online search for some pop culture trivia would reveal a glimpse of the as-yet-unrealized but nearly tangible kingdom of God? I know this sounds totally bizarre, but I...
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Can’t Afford Stereotypes: Gender Liberation in a Lousy Economy
Nothing left to lose is just another word for freedom. — I was a nervous kid. Once, I got so freaked out by the prospect of a speaking part in my first-grade school play that my folks thought I had...
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The Vasectomy: A Conversation with My “Boys”
After the latest addition to his family, Christian Piatt decided it was time to retire “the fellas” and get a vasectomy. Got some good news last night; the first printing of PregMANcy is finally in...
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When Radical Welcome Gets Messy
What happens in our faith communities when someone comes who seems to be suffering from untreated schizophrenia? Or how about when they become verbally abusive and begin threatening people? It’s easier...
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Tony Campolo Is The Sexy Bald Man Leading the Red Letter Revolution
Tony Campolo discusses aspects of the book he co-authored with Shane Claiborne, “Red Letter Revolution.” The boys are starstruck this week talking to author, pastor, and sociologist Tony Campolo. Tony...
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My Fascination with the Amish Mafia
No matter how beautiful the garden appears from the outside, the serpent still finds its way in. Last week, I awoke one night to four words that portend nothing good in the family’s future. They came...
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I Hate Loving Mark Driscoll
Ultimately, I love him (or try, anyway) because as much as I wish I didn’t, I see myself in him. Do I like admitting that? What the hell do you think? Rev. Mark Driscoll, founder of Mars Hill church,...
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Is Gender Equality Killing Women?
Women often experience an implicit (and sometimes even explicit) expectation from those around them to be both a full-time professional and an ever-present mom. I consider myself a feminist, which...
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I’m An Asshole Dad
(From my memoir, PregMANcy: A Dad, a Little Dude and a Due Date, on faith, fatherhood and family) Mattias: “Dad, I forgive you.” Me: “But I didn’t do anything wrong.” Mattias: “That’s okay. I forgive...
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Hell and Satan: A Brief History (Part 1 of 2)
Did you know Satan actually works alongside God instead of against God? (I was invited to take part in a debate about hell at a university recently, but unfortunately, the dates don’t work with y...
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Into the Shadows: A History of Hell and Satan (Part 2 of 2)
With respect to any relationship between Satan in the Old Testament and Sheol, there is none. In my first post, I discussed some of the historical bases for our contemporary understanding of Satan....
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Dad of Divas: The Interview
Q: What advice would you give to other fathers? A: A vasectomy is waaay cheaper than kids! This article originally appeared at Patheos.com. I did an interview recently for a parenting blog called...
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Why Are Priests Really Celibate? (And Will It Change with a New Pope?)
Catholic priests weren’t always celibate, and some believe the matter is not a closed issue. There’s all matter of speculation about why Pope Benedict is stepping down, especially since he’s the first...
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Papal Happy Hour Edition of Church Sign Epic Fails
Don’t forget to wash your hands! As a way to welcome, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires (also now known as Pope Francis) as the new pope, I figured I’d offer an all-Catholic themed church...
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5 Questions from the Steubenville Rape Case
Once I get beyond my initial feelings about the whole situation, I’m left wrestling with a number of questions that still feel terribly unresolved. (Note: This post contains some frank and graphic...
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My Frustrations with Bell, Clinton, and Obama on Marriage Equality
The Gospel call is to stand up and respond to perceived injustice as soon as you recognize it as such, not when it’s more personally, professionally or politically advantageous to do so. I know this...
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Hell and the Love of God (Pt. 1 of 2)
Can a loving, forgiving God and hell both exist? I was invited to participate in a debate as part of Oregon State University’s Socratic Club series. The topic was “Hell and the Love of God.” I debated...
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Talking to My Son About Boston
“Maybe they were angry about something, and they didn’t know how to talk about their feelings,” said nine year old Mattias. I woke up this morning, like everyone else, to the news of a shootout with...
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THOSE People (Video)
If we’re being honest, we all have “those people” in our lives. Umm, did I just see you talking with THOSE people? Turns out God loves those people, and we’re supposed to as well. Chances are, you’re...
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Time to Admit It: We’re All Gay
I guess it’s time for me to face the facts. I must be gay. And so are you. I was disappointed, although not entirely surprised, when the Southern Baptist Convention resolved to withdraw its support of...
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