Grief
To Those Christians Who Say, “God Doesn’t Give Us More Than We Can Handle”
Please stop. Seriously, just stop saying that.
October 12, 2017
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Nationalism
From One Who Sacrificed: Stop Using Me in Your Anti-“Take a Knee” Argument
I served. I sacrificed. And I’m not offended when people take a knee.
September 26, 2017
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Nationalism
Dear Conservatives: Do You Really Believe in Free Speech?
How is it that your logic and expressed values completely go out the window the minute the flag comes out?
September 25, 2017
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Nationalism
Franklin Graham: Trump’s “Kill Them All” Speech Was One of the Best Ever
President Trump said he’d “totally destroy” North Korea- an act that would kill 25 million people. Franklin Graham is praising the speech as “perhaps one of the best ever.”
September 22, 2017
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End Times
Don’t Worry Folks, the Great Tribulation Isn’t Happening This Weekend, or Ever
Is the Great Tribulation getting ready to kick off this weekend? Are we about to plunge into seven years of global chaos where all those
September 21, 2017
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Christian Living
I’m a Christian, but I’m Not Interested in Living “Biblically”
Being a Christian isn’t about following the Bible, it’s about following Jesus– and that shouldn’t be so controversial.
September 19, 2017
18 Comments
End Times
No, Natural Disasters Are Not Signs We’re in the “End Times”
Jesus claimed that natural disasters and war would be signs that the time for the destruction of the temple, not the end of the world, was close.
September 12, 2017
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Prosperity Gospel
The Prosperity Gospel vs. Jesus: Why These Two Things Are Not the Same
I believe that Christianity is a religion founded upon the life, teachings, and example of Jesus of Nazareth. Any version of Christianity that is built
September 6, 2017
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LGBTQ Issues & Theology
Pope Francis Is NOT A Champion Of The Marginalized
Pope Francis has, by and large, been lauded by many progressive Christians since the earliest days of his papacy– I have been one of them.
August 23, 2017
53 Comments
Christian Nonviolence
Dear Religious Right: Didn’t You Just Finish Telling Me You Believe in Violence Against Nazis?
I have a serious and honest question for my friends on the Religious Right, because what you told me recently has left me confused as to
August 22, 2017
54 Comments
Unafraid
Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith (A new book from Benjamin L. Corey)
Friends of Formerly Fundie: As some of you may have seen on Facebook, I have spent the last year and a half quietly in the
August 17, 2017
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What Franklin Graham is Wrong About Today
Franklin Graham: Blame White Terrorism On Those Who Voted To Remove The Racist Monument
What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today (my head is about to #$@ing explode edition) As a Christian, I am almost at a loss for
August 14, 2017
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American & Christian Culture
Some Things You Should Know About That Couple You Unwelcomed From Your Church
So you’re a Christian church goer. The sign on your church says “all are welcome” and you take great pride in telling people about your
August 9, 2017
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American & Christian Culture
After Christian Ghosting: The Difference Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Are we called to forgive those who hurt us? What does that even look like?
August 3, 2017
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Bible
A Few Facts Christians Should Know About The Bible’s “Canaanite Genocide”
Did the genocide of the Canaanites happen? Here are a few facts Christians should know.
July 31, 2017
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Atheism
Why Do Intelligent Atheists Still Read The Bible Like Fundamentalists?
Before I begin, if you’re an atheist coming here looking for a fight, I’m the wrong guy. Yes, I’m a Christian (okay, the Religious Right
July 25, 2017
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American & Christian Culture
Christian Ghosting: The Destructive Christian Practice We Don’t Talk About
I don’t think I believe in ghosts– I suppose I’m open to the possibility, but never in my life have I seen an apparition
July 19, 2017
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Uncategorized
Some Things to Remember When Life Feels Like a Shipwreck
Remember that a big part of why this happened is because you were someone who dared to risk–and that’s the only way worth living, even if there’s a shipwreck in your story.
July 10, 2017
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Poverty
Food Crisis in Kenya: 5 Signs of Hunger I’ve Never Seen (A Guest Post From East Africa)
There’s a dire famine striking East Africa. Here’s how you can help.
June 19, 2017
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Community
How Modern Science Proves A Critical Aspect of the Genesis Creation Narrative
Can modern science prove that Genesis 1 is actually true? Yes, but not in the way you’re thinking. Too often Christian discussions around Genesis and
June 14, 2017
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American & Christian Culture
Yes, There’s An American Christian Taliban– and Yes, We Need To Stand Against Them
I am a Christian. I grew up in Sunday School memorizing Bible stories as the teacher illustrated and taught each one on an old green
June 12, 2017
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Islam
5 Things I Wish Conservative Christians Understood About Muslims
Conservative Christians seem to have a lot of opinions about Islam and our Muslim neighbors. Those opinions are often grossly misinformed at best. I’ve met
June 7, 2017
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What Franklin Graham is Wrong About Today
Franklin Graham: Forcing People To Get Married Is A Great Idea
Forced Marriages: What Franklin Graham Is Wrong About Today I thought I had seen it all, and then today came. The Fundamentalist Pope, Franklin
June 1, 2017
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Christian Nonviolence
The Ultimate Ways We Can Reduce and Prevent Terrorism
We live in a world that is sadly marked by violence and terrorism. It seems like very few days go by, if any at all,
May 23, 2017
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Political
Why Impeaching Trump Could Make Everything Way, Way Worse
Excited about the potential impeachment of Donald Trump? So was I at first, but here’s a few things to consider that might keep you up
May 18, 2017
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BLC is an author, speaker, scholar, and global traveler, who holds graduate degrees in Theology & Intercultural Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and received his doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller. He is the author of Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus, and Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith.
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Benjamin L. Corey
BLC is a cultural anthropologist, public theologian, writer, speaker, global traveler, and tattoo collector. He is a two-time graduate of Gordon-Conwell with graduate degrees in Theology & Intercultural Studies, and went on to receive his doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller. He is the author of Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith, and Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus. In addition to his blog, Formerly Fundie, his work has been regularly featured by a wide array of media outlets such as TIME magazine and CNN, among others.
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Benjamin L. Corey
BLC is a cultural anthropologist, public theologian, writer, speaker, global traveler, and tattoo collector. He is a two-time graduate of Gordon-Conwell with graduate degrees in Theology & Intercultural Studies, and went on to receive his doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Fuller. He is the author of Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith, and Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus. In addition to his blog, Formerly Fundie, his work has been regularly featured by a wide array of media outlets such as TIME magazine and CNN, among others.
