Faith. Rebuilt
Let’s not pretend we think like ancient Israelites Last post I suggested that we cannot read the Bible like we would read a modern science or history textbook. They thought differently back then and they certainly wrote differently. Modern western writing on these topics tends to be pragmatic, factual, literal, but the Bible authors didn’t […]
Are you a spiritual misfit? Have you started to feel like church is a foreign country where you don’t speak the language? Christian teachings that you once accepted now seem beyond belief? Can’t relate any more to some of the things other Christians do? Do you feel alone? Then you’ll be glad to hear you’re […]
Many churches include repeating the Apostles or Nicene Creed during services. But are they still relevant and helpful?
It’s easy to feel puzzled by the Old Testament. Are the stories really true? Did God really command such killing? Join a conversation that explores these questions.
What is the core of Jesus’ life and teachings, the atonement or the Sermon on the Mount? Perhaps they both are central?
Are there reasons why we should consider giving up Christian faith? Or are they more problems to solve while still believing?
The number of people in English-speaking countries who say the have no religion has risen over the past few decades, with younger people being especially likely not to believe (see note 1 for some statistics). According to this report, the most common stated reason for no longer being religious was intellectual – people came to […]
You don’t have to be worried about faith deconstruction. You can go about it in a constructive way.
Should christianity be any different in the 21st century than it has been for the last two millennia?
If you were raised in the christian faith, you may feel the need to review what you believe and let go of what doesn’t pass the test. Here’s a guide and an encouragment.