Jason Berggren
caught somewhere between real life, simple faith, & raw emotion
- Life Sucks And Then You Die
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Life Sucks And Then You Die
Posted 152 days ago
Ever feel like you're working on your doctorate at Life Sucks University? Let’s be honest, sometimes life sucks. I have discovered that this is a fact that most Christians don’t like…
- The Insane Clown Posse Are Evangelical Christians?
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The Insane Clown Posse Are Evangelical Christ…
Posted 473 days ago
Have you heard of the Insane Clown Posse (ICP)? No? Yes? Either way, they are a rap group that have been going strong for the last 20 years (believe it…
- Did You Know Katy Perry Used To Be A Christian Singer?
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Did You Know Katy Perry Used To Be A Christia…
Posted 495 days ago
So a few weeks ago I wrote a note to Anne Rice about her 'leaving Christianity' (organized religion, that is). While I was surfing around the interwebs reading some comments…
- Book Review: The Christian Delusion: Why Faith Fails-Pt. 1 of 2
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Book Review: The Christian Delusion: Why Fait…
Posted 516 days ago
I recently finished reading The Christian Delusion: Why Faith Fails (TCD) in order to review it on my site www.jasonberggren.com. It was recommended to me by one of the contributors,…
- Why Was Jesus So Darn Offensive?
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Why Was Jesus So Darn Offensive?
Posted 542 days ago
A little while ago I talked about Jesus being the most judgmental person ever. Now I want to talk about something else that may seem counter intuitive.
Jesus= gentle, meek, and…
- Forget About Greed, It's All About Envy
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Forget About Greed, It’s All About Envy
Posted 556 days ago
A couple weeks ago I talked about greed. Among other things, I said politicians and news pundits tell us the economy has tanked and the world is in financial crisis…
- Greed Is Not Good
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Greed Is Not Good
Posted 570 days ago
Remember that famous line from Gordon Gekko in that old and amazing movie Wall Street (sequel coming soon)?
Greed is good!
So let's talk about greed for a moment. Politicians and news…
- Is Jesus The Only Way?
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Is Jesus The Only Way?
Posted 598 days ago
Recently I discussed some interactions during some radio interviews regarding Hell and homosexuality. In both of them I mentioned one of may favorite statements by Jesus. It is:
"I am the…
- Why Was Jesus So Judgmental?
-
Why Was Jesus So Judgmental?
Posted 605 days ago
Did you know that Jesus Christ was one of the most judgmental people ever, maybe even the most?
What?
That's right. You heard me right.
Mostly, Jesus is framed as gentle, mild, and…
- Will Homosexuality Keep You Out of Heaven?
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Will Homosexuality Keep You Out of Heaven?
Posted 612 days ago
So I was doing a radio interview recently. Again, due to the title of my book, it was not a Christian show, station, or host (that I know of). The…
- Do Secular Humanists Have Morals?
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Do Secular Humanists Have Morals?
Posted 619 days ago
The short answer is yes. Of course. But lets talk about the layers of this question.
So I was doing radio interview. In one segment, the host had on a secular…
- Is There A Real Hell?
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Is There A Real Hell?
Posted 626 days ago
I was doing a radio interview recently. It wasn't a Christian radio show. My book has given me the opportunity to talk about my faith in front of audiences that…
- A Moral Amoral Dilemma
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A Moral Amoral Dilemma
Posted 736 days ago
The other night I was fascilitating the discussion group my wife and I lead (also known as small group, community group, or Bible study). The conversation was on sin, which…
- Michelle Obama Said "No" Too
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Michelle Obama Said “No” To Me
Posted 914 days ago
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned how I recently struck up a friendship with Mark Hughes, author of Buzzmarketing. He asked me how he could help me. I said…
- No Love From Bill Clinton
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Bill Clinton Rejected Me
Posted 927 days ago
I recently struck up a friendship with Mark Hughes, author of Buzzmarketing. He asked me how he could help. I said that I felt I really needed a one-line endorsement…
- 10 Things I Hate About Christianity Endorsements
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10 Things I Hate About Christianity Endorseme…
Posted 1025 days ago
“A fascinating and rather risky critique of Christianity!”-Dan Harris, ABC News, New York, NY
“Despite the title, with its clarity and authenticity, this is really a positive book. It’s not a…
- An Unauthorized Approach To Christianity
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An Unauthorized Approach To Christianity
Posted 459 days ago
Most people have a healthy dislike of pretense, hidden agendas, moral compromise, and philosophical contradictions. The challenge is how to turn this tension into something positive and productive. I am…
- Reviews of 10 Things I Hate About Christianity
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Reviews of 10 Things I Hate About Christianit…
Posted 1067 days ago
Amazon.com Reviews
Blogcritics.com Review
Sacramento Book Review
Rick Swift @ iratefilms.com
John Kennedy @ Goodreads.com
Frank Viola @ Reimagining Church
Sarah Sharp @ USCatholic.org
Julie Ferwerda @ her site
Humanist site IHEYO.com Review
Andi Coventry @ Andi's Book Reviews
Librarything.com…
- When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will You Do?
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When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will Yo…
Posted 416 days ago
I'm about to get serious, real serious. There's zero humor today. And you are either going to get what I say or not. There will be no middle ground. What…
- Is Pro-Choice Ever Pro-Death?
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Is Pro-Choice Ever Pro-Death?
Posted 375 days ago
I'm about to get serious. I'm not sure if you're pro-choice or pro-life, but what I do know is that bringing it up makes some people angry instantly. Some recent…
- When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You Give In? Just Once?
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When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You G…
Posted 367 days ago
This is a zero humor day again. What I am about to share is one of a handful of the most important things I have learned in my life–more specifically,…
- Michelle Obama Invaded My Church
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Michelle Obama Invaded My Church
Posted 353 days ago
First Lady Michelle Obama is invading my church (North Point Community Church) today. Okay, that was a bit of an overstatement (and it sounds like I am trying to stir…
- The Evolution of Faith
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The Evolution of Faith
Posted 332 days ago
WARNING: Today I'm going to get a little 'religious.'
To me, it is sadder than sad when an individual walks away from God. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurence. How…
- Zombie Obsession
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Zombie Obsession
Posted 325 days ago
I have a confession to make. I’m a little ashamed about it, too. I don't know if you saw the new show Walking Dead on AMC, but it was really really…
- Love Wins, Christianity Loses, and God Lies – A Review of Rob Bell’s Book
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Love Wins, Christianity Loses, and God Lies –…
Posted 299 days ago
Love Wins is “A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived” by Rob Bell. This is important stuff for sure, which is why I…
- Notorious Atheist Christopher Hitchens Will Die!
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Notorious Atheist Christopher Hitchens Will D…
Posted 298 days ago
Did you know famed Atheist Christopher Hitchens is going to die? Below is a clip from an interview Hitchens did with Anderson Cooper. I found it very interesting and wanted…
- Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?
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Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?
Posted 291 days ago
If you believe in the idea of Heaven or Hell in the Christian context, you probably have one of two views on how a person ends up at one or…
- The Dilemma And Confusion Of Forgiveness
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The Dilemma And Confusion Of Forgiveness
Posted 283 days ago
Following Jesus is all about understanding and exercising forgiveness. But, to be honest, forgiveness kind of confuses me.
First, it’s not a one-time thing. It has to be a mindset. It has…
- The Lie Of Love
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The Lie Of Love
Posted 276 days ago
One of the hardest lesson's I've had to learn is the lie about love. Sound strange? It is.
Our culture’s literature, movies, poems, songs, and the like constantly reinforce our self-love.…
- Atheism And Contradictions
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Atheism And Contradictions
Posted 275 days ago
This is not meant to be adversarial in any way. It is just an observation I have made in life.
One common argument (as I have noticed) from atheists against Christianity…
- Atheism And Marxism Are Strange Bedfellows
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Atheism And Marxism Are Strange Bedfellows
Posted 271 days ago
I probably am going to step in it, but I wanted to make another observation from my conversations with atheists. Now I know they have plenty to say about us.…
- The Two Paths Of Enlightenment
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The Two Paths Of Enlightenment
Posted 268 days ago
How do you define enlightenment? What is it? What is the purpose?
My layman's working definitions of enlightenment is: seeking truth.
Simple enough, right? Not really.
You see, there are two paths,…
- Andy Stanley, Bitches, And Whores
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Andy Stanley, Bitches, And Whores
Posted 264 days ago
Did that get your attention? It should. It is a powerful statement. Let me clarify...
First, if you don't know, Andy Stanley is one of the most influential pastors, church leaders,…
- How Could A Loving God Create Hell?
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How Could A Loving God Create Hell?
Posted 254 days ago
Hell again? Yes, I find these questions fascinating. LIke when I discussed how a person ends up in Hell. Or when I dissected Rob Bell's answer to this in his…
- The Idiot Genius Contradiction
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The Idiot Genius Contradiction
Posted 228 days ago
In my life I have had many conversations with people who don't believe in God. Believe it or not, I welcome them. This does not scare me. This does not…
- Lose Your Religion, Christian
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Lose Your Religion, Christian
Posted 213 days ago
I have an exercise for those that call themselves Christians (that's me too). It won't be easy. But it's exactly the kind of thing we need these days, since the…
- Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than Done
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Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than Done
Posted 192 days ago
In many ways, living with faith is an odd life-choice. So why am I a follower of Jesus Christ? Good question.
As difficult, confusing, and frustrating as my faith decision has…
- Good Without God?
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Good Without God?
Posted 187 days ago
See this ad? What do you think? It's from an atheist group called Central Arkansas Coalition of Reason (Central Arkansas CoR), which is affiliated with the national group UnitedCoR, and they…
- Does Church Matter?
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Does Church Matter?
Posted 185 days ago
I’m convinced most human beings are innately curious about spiritual things. We recognize there’s a spiritual element to life that can’t necessarily be explained; yet, it’s there nonetheless. We can…
- Weird Zone Christianity
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Weird Zone Christianity
Posted 180 days ago
There are a few elements of Christianity that often get avoided. For obvious reasons, we don't like talking about some strange areas and elements of our faith. Perhaps, rightly so. I…
- Grace Over Karma…And Is U2 A Christian Band?
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Grace Over Karma…And Is U2 A Christian Band?
Posted 172 days ago
If you are trying to be a 'cool' Christian, you have to like U2. I mean really like U2. In addition, whenever talking about good and evil, you have to…
- Apparently Christians Are Pro-Israel Because They Are Actually Anti-Semitic
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Apparently Christians Are Pro-Israel Because …
Posted 164 days ago
Did you know that Christians are supportive of Jews and are Pro-Israel because they are actually anti-Semitic? That's what the notorious M.I.T professor, activist, and Communist Noam Chomsky says.
Chompsky's basis?
Well,…
- Is
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Is “Trust In The Lord” Just A Cliche?
Posted 159 days ago
If you know a Christian you have heard the phrase, "Just trust in the Lord!" or "I'm just trusting in the Lord." Honestly, it can be a little obnoxious. It…
- Remembering Never, Again
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Remembering Never, Again
Posted 141 days ago
I didn't want to do this for several reasons. Mainly, because I thought everyone else would. But then I realized they probably wouldn't. When something big, emotional, and traumatic crosses…
- The Bible Has No Credibility
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The Bible Has No Credibility
Posted 136 days ago
I've been told that the Bible has no credibility many times. I've heard it on tv over and over. Recently I heard it from a political analyst who was commenting…
- Judge Rules Yodeling Must Stop Since It Offends Muslims
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Judge Rules Yodeling Must Stop Since It Offen…
Posted 131 days ago
Today we enter the world of the absurd. Let's pretend you have a neighbor. Now that neighbor likes to mow the lawn and...yodel.
It starst to get annoying, so what do…
- Christian Leader Pat Robertson Says Alzheimer's Reason For Divorce
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Christian Leader Pat Robertson Says Alzheimer…
Posted 129 days ago
Pat Robertson has said some outrageous things over the years. He is the founder and the popular Christian show The 700 Club. There was the time that he said that Haiti…
- Does Jesus Really Matter?
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Does Jesus Really Matter?
Posted 115 days ago
There's been a lot of talk of Heaven, Hell, and everything in between. As of late--and this is nothing new--many popular Christian leaders are challenging mainstream Christianity's understanding of these…
- The Happiness Trap
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The Happiness Trap
Posted 103 days ago
*This is taken from my next book. Please tell me what you think.
When life’s already hard, I’ve realized I have a way of making it even harder.
I once saw a…
- Love Works…HARD!
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Love Works…HARD!
Posted 94 days ago
Sometimes love, true love, forgiving love, is confusing and draining.
I carry a lot of baggage. I don’t like it, but it’s there. Plus, I have a problem with anger, as…
- Can You Hear Me Now, God?
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Can You Hear Me Now, God?
Posted 87 days ago
Everybody knows long distance relationships (LDRs) usually don’t work. The love interest you had in the Niagara Falls area probably isn’t the person you married and had kids with. The…
- The Atheist 10 Commandments
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The Atheist 10 Commandments
Posted 82 days ago
I'm not sure if you've heard of the famous magic act Pen and Teller. In any event, Pen Jillette is a pretty outspoken atheist. The thing is, he seems to…
- Faith, Doubt, and Truth
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Faith, Doubt, and Truth
Posted 80 days ago
In light of the very interesting Atheist 10 Commandments by Pen Jillette, the taller half of the noted magic duo Pen and Teller, that I posted about, I wanted to talk…
- The Unpopular Jesus
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The Unpopular Jesus
Posted 73 days ago
We all know the popular Jesus—the one who said so many generous, patient, tolerant, and graceful things. Everyone loves the popular Jesus. Everyone likes to quote him in speeches to…
- 10 Things I Still Hate About New Year’s Resolutions
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10 Things I Still Hate About New Year’s Resolutions
Posted 26 days ago
*This is a tongue-in-cheek article I wrote with regard to our new year and new goals–and how difficult they are to accomplish.
It’s time. The beginning of the New Year is off…
- Rules, Rules, Rules
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Rules, Rules, Rules
Posted 19 days ago
I’ve concluded there are two types of people in this world. There are the goody-two-shoes who like rules and take great pride in creating and obeying them. And there are…
- Wrong Is Fun!
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Wrong Is Fun!
Posted 17 days ago
Earlier this week I posted Rules, Rules, Rules in which I discussed rules, Christianity, and the Bible. So let's assume we've gone to the Bible and looked through all the…
- Be Careful Of Causes, Christian
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Be Careful Of Causes, Christian
Posted 12 days ago
We all have interests. Good ones. Bad ones. I’m talking about the good ones.
Eventually at least one interest in our lives will grow into a hobby. No worries there. In…
- Horror, Heroes, & Hell
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Horror, Heroes, & Hell
Posted 5 days ago
This weekend I saw a dark comedy slasher flick and it got me thinking about Hell. (Incidentally, it was called Tucker and Dale vs. Evil and it was hilarious. I…
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- Life Sucks And Then You Die
- Life Sucks And Then You DiePosted 152 days ago
Ever feel like you're working on your doctorate at Life Sucks University? Let’s be honest, sometimes life sucks. I have discovered that this is a fact that most Christians don’t like…
- The Insane Clown Posse Are Evangelical Christians?
- The Insane Clown Posse Are Evangelical Christ…Posted 473 days ago
Have you heard of the Insane Clown Posse (ICP)? No? Yes? Either way, they are a rap group that have been going strong for the last 20 years (believe it…
- Did You Know Katy Perry Used To Be A Christian Singer?
- Did You Know Katy Perry Used To Be A Christia…Posted 495 days ago
So a few weeks ago I wrote a note to Anne Rice about her 'leaving Christianity' (organized religion, that is). While I was surfing around the interwebs reading some comments…
- Book Review: The Christian Delusion: Why Faith Fails-Pt. 1 of 2
- Book Review: The Christian Delusion: Why Fait…Posted 516 days ago
I recently finished reading The Christian Delusion: Why Faith Fails (TCD) in order to review it on my site www.jasonberggren.com. It was recommended to me by one of the contributors,…
- Why Was Jesus So Darn Offensive?
- Why Was Jesus So Darn Offensive?Posted 542 days ago
A little while ago I talked about Jesus being the most judgmental person ever. Now I want to talk about something else that may seem counter intuitive.
Jesus= gentle, meek, and…
- Forget About Greed, It's All About Envy
- Forget About Greed, It’s All About EnvyPosted 556 days ago
A couple weeks ago I talked about greed. Among other things, I said politicians and news pundits tell us the economy has tanked and the world is in financial crisis…
- Greed Is Not Good
- Greed Is Not GoodPosted 570 days ago
Remember that famous line from Gordon Gekko in that old and amazing movie Wall Street (sequel coming soon)?
Greed is good!
So let's talk about greed for a moment. Politicians and news…
- Is Jesus The Only Way?
- Is Jesus The Only Way?Posted 598 days ago
Recently I discussed some interactions during some radio interviews regarding Hell and homosexuality. In both of them I mentioned one of may favorite statements by Jesus. It is:
"I am the…
- Why Was Jesus So Judgmental?
- Why Was Jesus So Judgmental?Posted 605 days ago
Did you know that Jesus Christ was one of the most judgmental people ever, maybe even the most?
What?
That's right. You heard me right.
Mostly, Jesus is framed as gentle, mild, and…
- Will Homosexuality Keep You Out of Heaven?
- Will Homosexuality Keep You Out of Heaven?Posted 612 days ago
So I was doing a radio interview recently. Again, due to the title of my book, it was not a Christian show, station, or host (that I know of). The…
- Do Secular Humanists Have Morals?
- Do Secular Humanists Have Morals?Posted 619 days ago
The short answer is yes. Of course. But lets talk about the layers of this question.
So I was doing radio interview. In one segment, the host had on a secular…
- Is There A Real Hell?
- Is There A Real Hell?Posted 626 days ago
I was doing a radio interview recently. It wasn't a Christian radio show. My book has given me the opportunity to talk about my faith in front of audiences that…
- A Moral Amoral Dilemma
- A Moral Amoral DilemmaPosted 736 days ago
The other night I was fascilitating the discussion group my wife and I lead (also known as small group, community group, or Bible study). The conversation was on sin, which…
- Michelle Obama Said "No" Too
- Michelle Obama Said “No” To MePosted 914 days ago
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned how I recently struck up a friendship with Mark Hughes, author of Buzzmarketing. He asked me how he could help me. I said…
- No Love From Bill Clinton
- Bill Clinton Rejected MePosted 927 days ago
I recently struck up a friendship with Mark Hughes, author of Buzzmarketing. He asked me how he could help. I said that I felt I really needed a one-line endorsement…
- 10 Things I Hate About Christianity Endorsements
- 10 Things I Hate About Christianity Endorseme…Posted 1025 days ago
“A fascinating and rather risky critique of Christianity!”-Dan Harris, ABC News, New York, NY
“Despite the title, with its clarity and authenticity, this is really a positive book. It’s not a…
- An Unauthorized Approach To Christianity
- An Unauthorized Approach To ChristianityPosted 459 days ago
Most people have a healthy dislike of pretense, hidden agendas, moral compromise, and philosophical contradictions. The challenge is how to turn this tension into something positive and productive. I am…
- Reviews of 10 Things I Hate About Christianity
- Reviews of 10 Things I Hate About Christianit…Posted 1067 days ago
Amazon.com Reviews
Blogcritics.com Review
Sacramento Book Review
Rick Swift @ iratefilms.com
John Kennedy @ Goodreads.com
Frank Viola @ Reimagining Church
Sarah Sharp @ USCatholic.org
Julie Ferwerda @ her site
Humanist site IHEYO.com Review
Andi Coventry @ Andi's Book Reviews
Librarything.com…
- When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will You Do?
- When Life Crushes You With Pain, What Will Yo…Posted 416 days ago
I'm about to get serious, real serious. There's zero humor today. And you are either going to get what I say or not. There will be no middle ground. What…
- Is Pro-Choice Ever Pro-Death?
- Is Pro-Choice Ever Pro-Death?Posted 375 days ago
I'm about to get serious. I'm not sure if you're pro-choice or pro-life, but what I do know is that bringing it up makes some people angry instantly. Some recent…
- When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You Give In? Just Once?
- When Pleasures Tempt You To Stray, Will You G…Posted 367 days ago
This is a zero humor day again. What I am about to share is one of a handful of the most important things I have learned in my life–more specifically,…
- Michelle Obama Invaded My Church
- Michelle Obama Invaded My ChurchPosted 353 days ago
First Lady Michelle Obama is invading my church (North Point Community Church) today. Okay, that was a bit of an overstatement (and it sounds like I am trying to stir…
- The Evolution of Faith
- The Evolution of FaithPosted 332 days ago
WARNING: Today I'm going to get a little 'religious.'
To me, it is sadder than sad when an individual walks away from God. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurence. How…
- Zombie Obsession
- Zombie ObsessionPosted 325 days ago
I have a confession to make. I’m a little ashamed about it, too. I don't know if you saw the new show Walking Dead on AMC, but it was really really…
- Love Wins, Christianity Loses, and God Lies – A Review of Rob Bell’s Book
- Love Wins, Christianity Loses, and God Lies –…Posted 299 days ago
Love Wins is “A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived” by Rob Bell. This is important stuff for sure, which is why I…
- Notorious Atheist Christopher Hitchens Will Die!
- Notorious Atheist Christopher Hitchens Will D…Posted 298 days ago
Did you know famed Atheist Christopher Hitchens is going to die? Below is a clip from an interview Hitchens did with Anderson Cooper. I found it very interesting and wanted…
- Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?
- Heaven, Hell, And How Do You Get There?Posted 291 days ago
If you believe in the idea of Heaven or Hell in the Christian context, you probably have one of two views on how a person ends up at one or…
- The Dilemma And Confusion Of Forgiveness
- The Dilemma And Confusion Of ForgivenessPosted 283 days ago
Following Jesus is all about understanding and exercising forgiveness. But, to be honest, forgiveness kind of confuses me.
First, it’s not a one-time thing. It has to be a mindset. It has…
- The Lie Of Love
- The Lie Of LovePosted 276 days ago
One of the hardest lesson's I've had to learn is the lie about love. Sound strange? It is.
Our culture’s literature, movies, poems, songs, and the like constantly reinforce our self-love.…
- Atheism And Contradictions
- Atheism And ContradictionsPosted 275 days ago
This is not meant to be adversarial in any way. It is just an observation I have made in life.
One common argument (as I have noticed) from atheists against Christianity…
- Atheism And Marxism Are Strange Bedfellows
- Atheism And Marxism Are Strange BedfellowsPosted 271 days ago
I probably am going to step in it, but I wanted to make another observation from my conversations with atheists. Now I know they have plenty to say about us.…
- The Two Paths Of Enlightenment
- The Two Paths Of EnlightenmentPosted 268 days ago
How do you define enlightenment? What is it? What is the purpose?
My layman's working definitions of enlightenment is: seeking truth.
Simple enough, right? Not really.
You see, there are two paths,…
- Andy Stanley, Bitches, And Whores
- Andy Stanley, Bitches, And WhoresPosted 264 days ago
Did that get your attention? It should. It is a powerful statement. Let me clarify...
First, if you don't know, Andy Stanley is one of the most influential pastors, church leaders,…
- How Could A Loving God Create Hell?
- How Could A Loving God Create Hell?Posted 254 days ago
Hell again? Yes, I find these questions fascinating. LIke when I discussed how a person ends up in Hell. Or when I dissected Rob Bell's answer to this in his…
- The Idiot Genius Contradiction
- The Idiot Genius ContradictionPosted 228 days ago
In my life I have had many conversations with people who don't believe in God. Believe it or not, I welcome them. This does not scare me. This does not…
- Lose Your Religion, Christian
- Lose Your Religion, ChristianPosted 213 days ago
I have an exercise for those that call themselves Christians (that's me too). It won't be easy. But it's exactly the kind of thing we need these days, since the…
- Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than Done
- Living With Faith Is Easier Said Than DonePosted 192 days ago
In many ways, living with faith is an odd life-choice. So why am I a follower of Jesus Christ? Good question.
As difficult, confusing, and frustrating as my faith decision has…
- Good Without God?
- Good Without God?Posted 187 days ago
See this ad? What do you think? It's from an atheist group called Central Arkansas Coalition of Reason (Central Arkansas CoR), which is affiliated with the national group UnitedCoR, and they…
- Does Church Matter?
- Does Church Matter?Posted 185 days ago
I’m convinced most human beings are innately curious about spiritual things. We recognize there’s a spiritual element to life that can’t necessarily be explained; yet, it’s there nonetheless. We can…
- Weird Zone Christianity
- Weird Zone ChristianityPosted 180 days ago
There are a few elements of Christianity that often get avoided. For obvious reasons, we don't like talking about some strange areas and elements of our faith. Perhaps, rightly so. I…
- Grace Over Karma…And Is U2 A Christian Band?
- Grace Over Karma…And Is U2 A Christian Band?Posted 172 days ago
If you are trying to be a 'cool' Christian, you have to like U2. I mean really like U2. In addition, whenever talking about good and evil, you have to…
- Apparently Christians Are Pro-Israel Because They Are Actually Anti-Semitic
- Apparently Christians Are Pro-Israel Because …Posted 164 days ago
Did you know that Christians are supportive of Jews and are Pro-Israel because they are actually anti-Semitic? That's what the notorious M.I.T professor, activist, and Communist Noam Chomsky says.
Chompsky's basis?
Well,…
- Is
- Is “Trust In The Lord” Just A Cliche?Posted 159 days ago
If you know a Christian you have heard the phrase, "Just trust in the Lord!" or "I'm just trusting in the Lord." Honestly, it can be a little obnoxious. It…
- Remembering Never, Again
- Remembering Never, AgainPosted 141 days ago
I didn't want to do this for several reasons. Mainly, because I thought everyone else would. But then I realized they probably wouldn't. When something big, emotional, and traumatic crosses…
- The Bible Has No Credibility
- The Bible Has No CredibilityPosted 136 days ago
I've been told that the Bible has no credibility many times. I've heard it on tv over and over. Recently I heard it from a political analyst who was commenting…
- Judge Rules Yodeling Must Stop Since It Offends Muslims
- Judge Rules Yodeling Must Stop Since It Offen…Posted 131 days ago
Today we enter the world of the absurd. Let's pretend you have a neighbor. Now that neighbor likes to mow the lawn and...yodel.
It starst to get annoying, so what do…
- Christian Leader Pat Robertson Says Alzheimer's Reason For Divorce
- Christian Leader Pat Robertson Says Alzheimer…Posted 129 days ago
Pat Robertson has said some outrageous things over the years. He is the founder and the popular Christian show The 700 Club. There was the time that he said that Haiti…
- Does Jesus Really Matter?
- Does Jesus Really Matter?Posted 115 days ago
There's been a lot of talk of Heaven, Hell, and everything in between. As of late--and this is nothing new--many popular Christian leaders are challenging mainstream Christianity's understanding of these…
- The Happiness Trap
- The Happiness TrapPosted 103 days ago
*This is taken from my next book. Please tell me what you think.
When life’s already hard, I’ve realized I have a way of making it even harder.
I once saw a…
- Love Works…HARD!
- Love Works…HARD!Posted 94 days ago
Sometimes love, true love, forgiving love, is confusing and draining.
I carry a lot of baggage. I don’t like it, but it’s there. Plus, I have a problem with anger, as…
- Can You Hear Me Now, God?
- Can You Hear Me Now, God?Posted 87 days ago
Everybody knows long distance relationships (LDRs) usually don’t work. The love interest you had in the Niagara Falls area probably isn’t the person you married and had kids with. The…
- The Atheist 10 Commandments
- The Atheist 10 CommandmentsPosted 82 days ago
I'm not sure if you've heard of the famous magic act Pen and Teller. In any event, Pen Jillette is a pretty outspoken atheist. The thing is, he seems to…
- Faith, Doubt, and Truth
- Faith, Doubt, and TruthPosted 80 days ago
In light of the very interesting Atheist 10 Commandments by Pen Jillette, the taller half of the noted magic duo Pen and Teller, that I posted about, I wanted to talk…
- The Unpopular Jesus
- The Unpopular JesusPosted 73 days ago
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Who’s going to Hell? Why do bad things happen to good people? Does praying work? Are miracles even happening today?
Why not leave the same old boring fluff in the dust and try something new?
Based on the #1 book featured on ABC News and described as “fascinating and rather risky,” the official 10 Things I Hate About Christianity Discussion Guide is the premiere tool for small groups, college classes, reading clubs, or Bible studies looking to talk about something out-of-the-ordinary. Geared to help all types of people explore and work through the frustrations of faith, it is an excellent resource for the spiritually curious, new followers of Jesus, and seasoned Christians struggling with disillusionment.
This 10-week discussion guide contains 10 talking points for each week, introductory tips before you start, and helpful hints and background information on each week. Along with the book, this insider information is meant to assist any facilitator (at any level of experience) focus the group toward the desired dynamic–ranging from the very conversational to the more studious.
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The #1 book that was featured on ABC News and described as “fascinating and rather risky,” 10 Things I Hate About Christianity: Working Through the Frustrations of Faith is geared to help all types of people explore and work through the frustrations of faith.
It is an excellent resource for the spiritually curious, new followers of Jesus, and seasoned Christians struggling with disillusionment.
Includes subjects like:
- Faith
- Prayer
- The Bible
- Sin
- Rules
- Love
- Hell
- Answers (to difficult questions)
- Church
- Christians
- The Problem of Evil and Suffering
- Pluralism and Relativism
- Premarital Sex
- Homosexuality
From the back cover:
Hate: (n) a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action*
My dad never let me use the word hate. He said it sounded too violent. But it was often the only accurate description of how I felt. Part of me understood, but another part of me rebelled.
We can all feel hate. Even in the good, productive, and meaningful aspects of life, there’s frequently a level of frustration that overwhelms us when we are faced with trying to achieve certain goals–like getting in shape, making the grade, or straightening out our finances.
This is where I got stuck in my spirituality. Within these pages are the 10 things I’ve hated about Christianity over the years and how I’ve worked through my frustrations. I call it the intersection of real life, simple faith, and raw emotion.
And I am confident it can help in your own spiritual journey.
*WordNet® Princeton University lexical database for the English language
