A Biblical Warning Against Covering Up Injustice: Proverbs 24:24
“Whoever says to the guilty, ‘You are innocent,’ will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations.”
Religion
“Conformity or Self-Denial”: The Struggles Faced By LGBTQ+ Christians
We LGBTQ+ Christians constantly face a ridiculous amount of pressure from all ends. Some religious groups single us out by …
Biblical Reconciliation: Joseph the Dreamer and His Envious Brothers
This past Sunday at my coworker’s church, I received an insightful lesson on the Genesis story of Joseph, his brothers, …
Reflecting on Pope Francis’s Remarks on Gay Civil Unions as a Gay Methodist
Well folks, it’s been quite the surprise, hearing Pope Francis say in that documentary that he’s a supporter for gay …
Know Your LGBTQ+ History: The Religious Right’s Adoration for Bearing False Witness
“You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the …
Spiritual Abuse: Telling LGBTQ+ Kids They’ll “Go to Hell”
Eli Fritchley was an innocent 12-year-old kid who was bullied to death by his peers for being openly gay. When “Christianity” is used as the excuse for malice, “Christians” fail Jesus’ loving message.
So Many “Gay Revelations” in 4 Weeks
This was a rapid-fire time of learning more about the truth behind the “clobber passages”, and understanding that we’ve really been made to be a scapegoat by the Religious Right.
Christian Partiality Against LGBTQ+ Folk: Understanding the Issue of Favoritism Mentioned in James 2:1-13
Christian partiality against the LGBTQ+ crowd is quite toxic, and there’s a Biblical warning against partiality that we should all pay heed to.
Analyzing a Christian Response to the “Pray Away” Documentary
Even with all of the scorn against LGBTQ+ Christians, I never thought that I’d see somebody refer to an “ex-ex-gay” person’s heartbreaking testimony as a so-called “lopsided tale of woe”.
“Pray Away”: A Powerful, Eye-Opening Glimpse Into the Trauma of “Ex-Gay Therapy”
“Pray Away” is a brutally well-done Netflix documentary that exposes the suffering caused by “ex-gay therapy”.
A Gay Revelation From the 2nd Book of Enoch: The “Clobber Passages” Are Mistranslations
After reading the 2nd Book of Enoch, I found a series of shocking revelations about the truth of the infamously named “clobber passages” in the Bible.
Spiritual Gaslighting: Why “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” Is Toxic
“Love the sinner, hate the sin” is one of the most worthless phrases ever spoken. It carries no real value when it’s only ever spoken against LGBTQ+ people living their lives in peace, and against nobody else.
“Don’t Embitter Your Children”: A Message for Christian Fathers in Colossians 3:21
In Colossians 3:21, we see a reminder for fathers to avoid mistreating their children, preventing abusive fathers from claiming Biblical encouragement for ill parenting.
Elijah, the Weary Prophet: A Timeless Old Testament Tale of Hope Amidst Desolation
Elijah the prophet of God was a brave man who also, at one point, asked God to take his life out of despair.
“Greatest Love”: Remembering Jesus’ Loving Sacrifice on Easter
I loved finding Biblical parallels to Jesus’ sacrifice for us all, especially in John 15:13.
Understanding the Depths of God’s Mercy: Non-Christians in the Afterlife
We know that God is merciful, and for this reason, it’s important for us all to understand that nothing can limit His mercy in the end of our lives.
Pride vs Humility: A Parallel Between King Saul, David and the 2020 Election
The battle for the White House has a parallel with David’s struggles against the incumbent King Saul in 1 Samuel.
Exploring the Theme of Religious Fanaticism in the Silent Hill (2006) Film
The “Silent Hill” (2006) film contains a powerful analogy for the dangers of religious fanaticism.
Abigail the Peacemaker: An Old Testament Tale of a Wise Wife and Her Unwise Husband
May we never forget the swift, clever diplomacy of Abigail, future wife of King David.
God’s Justice for the Oppressed in Isaiah 59:14-19
Isaiah 59:14-19 is a powerful passage for us all to read, especially as America faces the truth that racial injustice has been happening all around us, no matter what anybody tries to say otherwise.
Quis ut Deus? 