American & Christian Culture
5 Steps Toward Making Friends Out Of Enemies
2000 years ago a group of folks in the first century had the opportunity to sit at the base of a hill and hear Jesus’s
June 8, 2015
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What Hell Tells Us About God’s Character
(This post is my continuing dialogue with the ideas of Jeff Cook,  from his new book, Everything New: Reimagining Heaven and Hell.) … A.W Tozer once wrote that,
May 28, 2015
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Hell
If Christ Is The Victor, Hell Could Only Be Temporary
Over the course of the past year I’ve had an ongoing series introducing readers to what I call the “biblical alternative to hell,” which
May 27, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
Franklin Graham vs. Jesus (In Their Own Words, Vol.2)
The other day I had a post on Mike Huckabee v. Jesus, demonstrating the breakdown between American political/religious leaders, “in their own words.” Continuing what may
May 19, 2015
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Prayer
Rediscovering Prayer When Your Prayer Life is Dead
Last week I wrote two posts on recovering from spiritual burnout and talked about some of my own struggles I had in this area recently.
May 15, 2015
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All Your Objections to Christian Nonviolence Finally Answered (Video Blog)
In the context of discussing the issue of Christian Nonviolence (perhaps the most common issue I discuss here) a lot of objections come up– objections
May 14, 2015
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April 28, 2015
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Bible
The Backwards Invitation of God: In Order To Live We First Must Die
As you probably know, I’ve been spending the last ten days exploring the Holy Land in Jordan. I’ve had an amazing time experiencing the beauty
April 18, 2015
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Life Struggles
Wrestle With God Over Your Questions, Your Anxieties, And Everything Else: He Can Handle It
I remembered the story from my childhood well, but it never meant as much to me until today. The picture from my now falling apart
April 11, 2015
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Israel
Living Under Israeli Occupation: My Interview With A Christian in Palestine
With recent elections in Israel and peace talks with Iran, talk has been in the news once again about the Israel and Palestinian conflict. I’ve
April 9, 2015
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End Times
Blood Moon Abomination: Why Christians Shouldn’t Buy What Hagee is Selling
Mega-church pastor and New York Times best selling author John Hagee has been busy selling something that I’d invite all Christians to avoid like it’s
April 7, 2015
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Israel
Israel vs. Palestine: A Very Short Introduction to the Problem
Last week I posted on this Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the plight of Palestinian Christians who are persecuted at the hands of the Israelis. There’s been
March 28, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
The Gun Shop Everyone Needs To Visit (Guns With History)
If you haven’t seen this yet, please take three minutes and check it out. Regardless of what garbage the NRA feeds you (in an effort
March 19, 2015
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Israel
When Theology Is So Pro-Israel That It Becomes Anti-Christian
Christian culture sure does love talking about persecution, but there is one group of persecuted Christians that Evangelicalism doesn’t want you to know about: the
March 18, 2015
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Christian Nonviolence
I’m Not Scared of Muslims, I’m Scared of White Guys With Guns
 Lately there seems as if there is a growing fear and hostility towards Muslims in America. While there will always be racism in culture, and there
March 10, 2015
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Christian Nonviolence
Georgia Execution Proves We Love Vengeance Over Restoration
In a matter of hours, yet another divine image bearer will die by the tip of Caesar’s sword. Kelly Gissendar is more than a human
March 1, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
The Gospel Isn’t About Escaping This World, It’s About Transforming It
The end times version of Christianity that many of us grew up with has been immensely popular, not because it’s true, but because it’s easy.
March 1, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
Why ISIS Should Make Christians Rethink The Doctrine Of Hell
The violence we’re seeing at the hands of ISIS is disgustingly barbaric. If mass beheadings, taking people into slavery, and throwing gay people off the
February 18, 2015
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Christian Living
The Call For Christians To Radically Love Our Muslim Neighbors
Ever since the terrorist attacks of 9-11, there has been a growing hostility in America toward our Muslim neighbors. With the daily barrage of crimes
February 17, 2015
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Christian Nonviolence
Two Kinds Of Love? What Valentines Teaches On Nonviolence
Tomorrow is of course, Valentines Day. While it’s yet another commercial holiday, the meaning and purpose of the day is beautiful: to recognize and celebrate
February 13, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
5 Reasons Why Many American Christians Wouldn’t Like the First Ones
If you could meet one of the first Christians would you like them? I’m convinced that many American Christians would not. In the course of
February 12, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
10 Ways To Be A Better Peacemaker Online (And Make The Internet A Better Place)
Lately I’ve been lamenting at what a toxic place the internet can be, but instead of lament would like to contribute something more helpful to
February 3, 2015
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Hell
25 Bible Verses That Disprove Eternal Conscious Hell
In a follow up to our recent episode of That God Show, folks have asked for a comprehensive list of Scriptures that refute the traditional
January 30, 2015
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Christian Nonviolence
Who Jesus Talked About When He Talked About Enemies
The command Jesus issued those who would follow him that they must “love their enemies” as a condition of becoming a child of God (Matthew
January 26, 2015
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American & Christian Culture
10 Ways To Shut Down A Fellow Christian Who Is An American Sniper Critic
With all the chatter surrounding the new film, American Sniper: The Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. History, you might encounter a few Christian friends who are not
January 23, 2015
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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.
