When a variety of evangelical arguments failed to morally justify support for Donald Trump in the past presidential election, their argument ultimately boiled down to this:
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
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,
I am a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, which naturally means I am a Christian Pacifist. I refuse to use violence against my enemies or
Last night many of us went to bed hearing the news that the United States has more formally entered the ongoing conflict in Syria by
Christians who support the death penalty often say it was God who instituted the death penalty. But if that’s true, what about Cain and Abel? Why didn’t God execute the first murderer in the Bible?
Liberty University, the nation’s largest Christian university, has recently announced that it has at least a million dollars to blow. As people who profess to
One of the most frequent and consistent topics I have taught on over the years is the topic of nonviolence. I am firmly of
When confronted with problems, the United States has a history of bold ideas, of path-finding people, of those willing to suffer for the sake
I hear the claim, “Jesus wasn’t a pacifist!” a lot. But is it true? Was Jesus a pacifist, or not? What we know about
I’ve heard a lot of reasoning over the years regarding Christian support of things like war, violence, and gun slinging. I’ve seen the Bible bent
There is a discussion to be had on America and guns. I think the average person gets this– I mean, it’s pretty hard not
So, you’re a good guy with a gun. I get it. I’ve seen the bumper sticker, heard the slogan a million times, and I
As one who teaches that Christians are under Christ’s command to love their enemies and refrain from violence against them (Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:38-48),
On October 30th a new Christian documentary will hit theaters– and I’m excited about it. The Armor of Light is poised to be an
Earlier this week, the Washington Post reported an issue that’s likely raising some eyebrows: toddler shootings. Now, this isn’t toddlers being shot, but toddlers
People aren’t born terrorists. No one crawls out of their mother’s womb, finishes weaning and learning how to walk, and then finds their first
I’ve always wondered why the gun lobby seems to keep sending us the message that a gun is the best way to ensure personal
I’ll admit it: I’m officially to the point where I believe that the gun lobby in America actually loves mass shootings. I don’t mean that
I’ve written a fair amount about contemporary issues regarding our relationship with Muslims. As a people group I love dearly and long to minister to
Today, we as a nation remember one of those days which will always stand out in American history– September 11, 2001. We all have our,
I grew up being warned about the “homosexual agenda”, and for many years I believed the hype. It was almost as if LGBTQ individuals were
They’re banned from use under international law, but not banned in the United States– unless you happen to live in Maryland. With just 10 pounds
10. Teach them every human being has unsurpassable worth. A nonviolent ethic of love begins right here, and nowhere else. Jesus followers embrace nonviolent
In the wake of the racist massacre in South Carolina, many in Americanized Christianity are calling on churches and pastors to begin arming themselves
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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.
BLC
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.
BLC
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.
