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God or Genie?

Posted on July 31, 2024 by me

“Phenomenal cosmic power–itty bitty living space.” You might remember this great line from Disney’s Aladdin. It seems to me that much of western Christianity sees God in this way: It speaks of an omnipotent God but creates such a tight … Continue reading →

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Unevangelical?

Posted on July 23, 2024 by me

Some of you might have wondered about my use of the word “unevangelical” in the subtitle of my soon-to-be published book. Others haven’t thought about it until this moment. In any event, I thought I’d develop the term just a … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Wonder

Posted on July 22, 2024 by me

One of the sins of evangelicalism is that it has canceled the joy of wonder in so many people. As children, we are born with an innate sense of wonder as we learn about the world around us. Unfortunately, religion … Continue reading →

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Belief and Uncertainty

Posted on June 25, 2024 by me

“How can I be sure?” is a commonly asked question that’s found its way into a popular song that has been a hit at least twice that I remember. The answer is, of course, that we can’t, about most things. … Continue reading →

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