Thoughts on Supreme Court Religious Freedom Ruling 6/30/23
Based on today’s ruling, can others (including myself) thusly refuse to provide services to any and all individuals who we disagree with based on our religious convictions?
Christianity
Am I Wrong For Saying That God Blesses Gay Relationships? (Personal)
After doing intensive research and finding evidence that that infamous “clobber passages” in the Bible are mistranslations, this post was an effective way for me to air out my mixed emotions.
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.
God Calms the Storm: A Message of His Peace in Psalm 107:29
For turbulent times, Psalm 107:29 has a soothing message about God calming the storms in our lives.
Some Uplifting Bible Verses for Rough Times
This is a list I made of soothing Bible verses that have helped me get through rough times.
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.
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.
Medjugorje and the Afterlife
In Medjugorje, Croatia, a small group of children learned crucial details about the afterlife from a Marian apparition.
The Reminder of God’s Healing Ability in Psalms 30:2
As Psalm 30:2 reminds us, God will always help us when we call on Him.
Laura Palmer’s Angel: A Cinematic Representation of God’s Faithfulness
Laura Palmer is a tragically beautiful reminder of what it’s like to feel desolately alone, only to be reminded that with God, you’re never forsaken.
The Importance of Matthew 5:4
We’re never alone when we mourn, as Matthew 5:4 reminds us.
Medjugorje and the Tyranny of Memories
There’s a gentle lesson from the Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Croatia, namely the importance of being freed from burdensome memories.
The Blessed Mother Mary and Catharsis (Personal)
Even as a Methodist, I’ve had numerous dream encounters (and even powerful prayer moments) with the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Quis ut Deus? 