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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American & Christian Culture
For Those Who Say “It’s The Job Of The Church To Care For The Sick, Not The Government’s!”
Okay, my fellow Christians. We should chat. Last week the House of Representatives voted to repeal Obamacare, and a lot of you were actually celebrating this
May 8, 2017
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Political
If Rich Americans Weren’t So Greedy, We Wouldn’t Need Obamacare
Donald Trump has yet to take the oath of office, but that hasn’t stopped the party of Christian values and pro-life ethic to already begin
January 13, 2017
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Poverty
You Can’t Be “Christian” If You’re Not Caring For The Poor
People often falsely assume that the word Christian has a clear, singular, meaning but that’s not necessarily true. There’s “Christian,” which refers to a particular
April 27, 2016
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Birmingham Police Stop Pastor From Feeding Homeless
Birmingham, AL police are cracking down on pastors who feed the homeless. Keep it classy, Birmingham.
April 14, 2014
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When We’d Rather Let Kids Go Hungry Than Be Reasonable On Gay Marriage
I officially know what an aneurysm feels like, because I think I just had one this morning. Brace yourself, because you might have one too.
March 25, 2014
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American & Christian Culture
5 Practices Toward A More Radical Christian Life (a challenge to my readers)
The message of Jesus is radical: the key to “life” isn’t through saving your life, but through giving it away. To enter into his Kingdom and the radical life he promises, we must rid ourselves of the two things that get in the way: a love affair with ourselves and with our possessions. Here are 5 practices to change your life:
February 18, 2014
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American & Christian Culture
When Pastors Live In Multimillion Dollar Mansions, It’s Not A Sign Of God’s Blessing– But Our Sinfulness
Is the phenomenon of rich American pastors a sign of God’s blessing? In this post about my work in India and the association between American Christianity and wealth, I ask some hard questions about what it means to actually follow Jesus.
February 17, 2014
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Dear Evangelicalism: I Don’t Think This Relationship Is Going To Work.
If evangelicalism were a person, here’s what I’d need to say: So, Evangelicalism… it’s me. I’m guessing this won’t come as a huge shock to
January 4, 2014
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Study Shows: Reading Your Bible Often Will Make You A Flaming Liberal
Ok, well… maybe not a “flaming” liberal. I just said that to get you to click the link… by now, you should know I like
November 12, 2013
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Christian Living
Simple Life: Why We Need Less Stuff in Our Lives
In February, I found myself spending time in the slums of Mumbai, India while on a research expedition for my dissertation on Human Trafficking in
September 17, 2013
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Why We Need to Stop Using the Term “Illegal Immigrant”
As the Senate recently passed long awaited immigration overhaul and the bill now heads to the house, the long-standing national discourse on the issue of
June 28, 2013
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Sodom & Gomorrah – A Story About Us (and not for the reasons you think)
On election day in 2012, I received an e-mail from someone who had been my friend for 16 years. He had been growing dismayed with
June 19, 2013
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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.
