If you found out that your employee was a child-molester, would you fire them? According to a new Supreme Court ruling, you may not be able to. Here’s the story: a woman is working for a church, but she develops
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The Truth about Harry Potter and Jesus: Religious symbolism, controversy and theology in JK Rowling’s Deathly Hallows
A big part of the research I’ve been doing in the past decade has focused on historical Jesus research: how much of the gospel story is literature, and how much (if any) is based on firm historical fact. For my
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Harry Potter and Christian Theology: Jesus and Harry in Deathly Hallows Part II
Danielle Tumminio, the Author of “God and Harry Potter at Yale” has posted an article at Huffingtonpost.com about Harry Potter and Christianity. I’m jealous, because the article is basically a timely tease for her book – and I’d love my
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What does it mean to be a Christian? The difference between Atheism and Christianity.
Because I am anti-religious and speak out against the fallacy of Christendom, many people accuse me of being many things that I am not. Generally, Christians usurp everything positive as being under the umbrella of Christianity. So when I say
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Jesus Envy: World’s Largest Jesus Statues in Poland, Peru and Brazil still don’t measure up
Apparently Peru’s outgoing president Alan García has decided to leave Peru with a parting gift: a “new” world’s tallest statue of Jesus, which is basically a carbon copy of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue. Although García claims it will “bless Peru and
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7 Common Myths About Religions Around The World – That Might Actually Be True
I’ve come across this fascinating list on The Divining Blog: “25 myths about religions around the world.” A list like this, debunking common misconceptions about religions, is much needed – but the list from the Divining Blog mixes some blatantly
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Does the Devil Exist? A Review of “The Rite” (2011)
As a theology student/ex-Christian I’m practically required to watch movies about exorcisms, God, Satan, and Christianity. And usually they suck. So it was refreshing to watch “The Rite” (2011) and be entertained. The Rite is a brilliantly complex movie, with
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My Cult Life: Cult Recovery Resources for Ex-Christians and Fundies
I found a great new blog today. Meet Lisa. At 17 she had a full-ride scholarship to university, and she gave it up to join a group of traveling ministry group. Several years later, disillusioned, she’s given up Christianity and
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Satan’s Moral Development: making sense of Milton’s Paradise Lost through the lens of modern theory
ABSTRACT: Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost (1667), was originally interpreted as in line with traditional Christian themes; a moral piece of literature with the final conclusion that Satan (and man) must submit to the absolute authority of God. Near the
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Who was the Historical Jesus? Did Jesus really exist? An Introduction to Christ Myth Theory
Much of the material on this website concerns my continuing research into Christian traditions and the historical Jesus Christ: who was Jesus, really? Is there any evidence for his existence? What started the Christian movement? Although the debate continues, and
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God Used Nails
On a church billboard near my parents’ house in Oregon I saw this sign: “People use Duct Tape to fix everything. God used nails.” I guffawed immediately – but then became sober as its many meanings sank in. God used
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