Tagged fear

Why Guns in Church are Not for Me

November 17, 2017

Church Life, General, Politics, Theology

What makes more sense for us as Christians is to pause and consider why our government refuses to consider looking at altering even the tiniest bit of gun legislation, and yet, seems surprised and grief-stricken as these horrors continue happening.

Why Are Southern Baptists So Afraid of LGBTQ Inclusion?

Brandan Robertson

June 19, 2017

General, Sexual Minorities, Theology

It is my sincere prayer that the love that is the very essence and nature of God would break through the fear that enslaves the hearts of the leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Silent No More: Marching for Truth and Science

Danny Bradfield

April 24, 2017

Creation & Environment, Politics, Theology

Have we, like the disciples when they were in that locked room, given up on God’s kingdom? Have we let fear silence us?

Infighting and the Way of Love

Brandan Robertson

April 12, 2014

Church Life, General, Theology

APRIL 12, 2014 | BY: BRANDAN ROBERTSON -- If the God who was revealed in Jesus is truly the Lord of all, then nothing should...

Five Things that are Holding Christianity Back

Christian Piatt

September 20, 2013

Church Life, General, Theology

SEPT 20, 2013 | BY: CHRISTIAN PIATT -- I’m often asked about what trends I see within Christianity, both good and bad. So in my ongoing...

Syria: The Stuff No One Wants To Talk About

September 8, 2013

General, Global

SEPT 8, 2013 | BY: JON HUCKINS -- I have read countless articles from political, religious and ethical perspectives on why or why not...

The Lie of Gun Right's Advocates

May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013 | BY: TOM MCCROSSAN -- We all know how much of society needs fixing. The mental health system struggles with...

Am I a Christian Bigot?

Stephen Mattson

March 29, 2013

Church Life, General, Politics

BY: STEPHEN MATTSON -- As the Supreme Court tackles the issue of same-sex marriage, many Christians are being labeled as bigots...

Stay In or Stay Out! Is America Suspicious of Outsiders?

Alexia Salvatierra

December 20, 2012

General, Immigration & Refugees

BY: ALEXIA SALVATIERRA -- Are we a country whose fundamental orientation is to welcome or are we predominantly suspicious...

Fear and Loathing in Fundamentalist Land

November 6, 2012

BY: TOM McCROSSAN -- As a life-long Republican and an evangelical minister, I have been appalled at the attitudes...