By Mike Edwards This story in the Bible is often used to condemn gay relationships. I believe this passage along with other “clobber” passages (see here) are wrongly used to clai… Read More

by Michael Donahoe Is it aggravating to anyone else, or is it just me? I mean the fact that no matter what you believe, what your interpretation, someone always has a completely opposite… Read More

By Mike Edwards Those of us that grew up in the institutional church were often advised to have a daily quiet time reading the Bible, and have a prayer list to follow, to maintain a close re… Read More

What I Wish I Had Known by Jim Gordon Having grown up in church all my life, there are many things I used to think and believe that have changed over the years. If I could go back fift… Read More

By Mike Edwards It is often said that God has a plan for your life or everything happens for a reason.  This suggests God is all-controlling and implies God is responsible for tragedies… Read More

By Mike Edwards Christian leaders of companies or religious institutes often claim they are guided or adhere to biblical principles. This implies biblical understandings are agreed upon by a… Read More

By Mike Edwards Countries ruled by Dictators where there is no personal choice have failed miserably. Human nature cries out for freedom and to not be led like sheep. Democratic nations or t… Read More

By Mike Edwards I wasn’t sure what to title this Post. “Does” is more personal but “can” speaks to whether God is able to control our suffering in the first pla… Read More

By Mike Edwards Many are inclined to believe a good God exist but rightly question why then so much evil in the world exists. It doesn’t help some of the explanations given by Christia… Read More

by Jim Gordon After being in the organized church for well over fifty years and seeing all the different denominations, beliefs and interpretations, one thing makes me sad. That one thing… Read More

By Mike Edwards There is no word for “husband” or “wife” in Hebrew (the older testament). There is also no word for marriage (pairing up) in Hebrew. The English Bible… Read More

By Mike Edwards I experience God being such an encourager in helping me to be more the person I desire to be deep down. If you are inclined to believe in God and you don’t feel God&rsq… Read More

By Mike Edwards You may not want to read this Post if you never question or doubt if God is real, if everything the Bible claims about God is true, and you are convinced hell or heaven is a… Read More

By Mike Edwards The Founders of America referred to God/Creator in the Declaration of Independence. They also referred to the “Laws of Nature.” The Founders fled to have freedom… Read More

By Mike Edwards Claiming Truth falsely can be destructive. Many Christian leader claim that we as a people and nation must rely on biblical truth. Can we always know what biblical truth is?… Read More

by Jim Gordon As I wrote in my last article ( Part 1 ), over time I have become a religious heretic. I have questioned and thought about many of the things I was taught in church as I gre… Read More

By Mike Edwards It is often assumed Jesus is speaking directly to you when recorded speaking to an audience in the Bible! Jesus’ words don’t always apply to every situation in on… Read More

by Jim Gordon Yes, I admit it. I have become a religious heretic. So, what is a heretic? According to the dictionary, it is a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally acce… Read More

By Mike Edwards No one can definitively say what exactly God’s love is like. Surely the only God worth believing in must be perfectly loving as opposed to in any way hateful. Isn&rsquo… Read More

By Mike Edwards Has the real Gospel been hijacked? Church folks have been told forever that Jesus’ life and death on the Cross was to spare us from going to Hell to appease God’s… Read More

by Jim Gordon It is sad that Christianity is divided into so many different groups. We all have a little different interpretation of the Bible and a little different understanding of doct… Read More

By Mike Edwards Acceptance of certain creeds or doctrines is often expected to join a church. They may concern whether the Bible is inspired by God, how one obtains salvation, afterlife beli… Read More

By Mike Edwards Many want to believe in a God but not the God often claimed by Christians. I wrote here  why some don’t pursue God more or leave the institutional church but not G… Read More

by Jim Gordon Jesus told us in the New Covenant to love God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind, and to love others as ourselves. So why is there so much disagreement and arguing… Read More

By Mike Edwards You may not notice some of the vilest claims in the Bible about God until you begin reading very closely. Leaders tout that God inspired/approved all written in the Bible, ye… Read More

By Mike Edwards If you read my weekly Posts, you know I write on this topic a lot. It’s just that I believe many have a misinformed view of what God is like which drives them away from… Read More

By Mike Edwards Politics/science has joined organized religion in possessing an unfortunate quality. Spiritual and political discussions are important as they help guide our values as indivi… Read More

By Mike Edwards I wrote here why people possibly deconvert though at one time having faith in God. Many Christian leaders imply those leaving the institutional church are leaving God. DONES… Read More

By Mike Edwards Christians are more familiar with the term “deconstructing” from the Christian faith. I am not writing about those who aren’t done with God just religion. I… Read More

By Mike Edwards Most are familiar with Bible stories including David and Goliath and Jonah shallowed by a whale. What motivated me to write this post was becoming even more aware of disturbi… Read More

By Mike Edwards Biblical passages portray God as sanctioning genocide or drowning practically an entire human race including children and infant. Many form their view of God according to the… Read More

By Mike Edwards No one knows definitively what awaits us after death. Not all scholars agree the English word “Hell” translated from Greek in the Bible suggested a fiery, torturo… Read More

by Jim Gordon Can you even imagine it? We, you and me, saved by grace and now considered to be the righteousness of God.  Funny, it almost feels sinful to think that way, but God… Read More

By Mike Edwards Church folks have been told forever, who then tell others, that Jesus’ life and death on the Cross was to spare us from going to Hell to appease God’s angry about… Read More

By Mike Edwards A loving God can’t be egotistical or want it to be all about them. Perfect love doesn’t possess such qualities. It matters how you perceive God. If you are inclin… Read More

By Mike Edwards I have written here concerns about the Bible. We should always question interpretations since biblical scholars interpret differently the same passages, especially since few… Read More

By Mike Edwards We Must Rethink The Bible When It Comes To Gays! Why Can’t We Discuss Our Political, Science, Or Religious Differences? How Do We Know Our Truth Is The “Truth?… Read More

By Mike Edwards Lies may be too strong a word. I can’t prove with certainty what God’s views are regarding women’s roles, gays, etc. But it is only intuitive that a Creator… Read More

by Jim Gordon I grew up in the traditional church environment and followed the religious teachings and doctrines over the years. I have seen a lot of things that I now question and wonder… Read More

By Mike Edwards Okay! Murder, physical or sexual abuse, torture, etc. are horrific. But there is another deadly relationship killer that may not be as obvious. I am not fond of the word sin… Read More

By Mike Edwards I don’t desire to offend anyone’s Religion, only bad beliefs. In this post, I will compare the Muslim’s and Christian’s supposed inspired Book, the Qu… Read More

by Michael Donahoe I know there is always a debate this time of year about how we greet people during the Christmas season. Yet, just because we live in the United States, we need to r… Read More

By Mike Edwards Church-goers are familiar with the concern to know God’s will in your life. Outsiders may wonder how can one really know what God is directing one to do. Most don&rsquo… Read More

By Mike Edwards We have been told forever it seems that Jesus’ death on the Cross was to spare us from going to Hell to appease God’s anger about our sins. All we have to do is d… Read More

by Jim Gordon Have you noticed how often people get offended and feel they need to prove their point on so many topics and online posts: It usually does not go well once that starts, espe… Read More

By Mike Edwards Many claim dogmatically that the Bible predicts future events such as what is happening in Israel currently and the end-times when Jesus returns down to earth. I am no biblic… Read More

by Jim Gordon A good friend of mine wrote the following paragraph: ‘There is an old hymn that says On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. As important a… Read More

By Mike Edwards Both Books make controversial statements contributed to God. Many interpret the Quran claiming Jews are not only infidels but enemies. See here.  The Bible supposedly sa… Read More

by Jim Gordon We Christians seem to think that we can make everything better by voting the right politicians into office and passing the right laws. We seem to think that we can actually… Read More

By Mike Edwards Warning parents – Words of advice to your kids don’t nearly matter as much as your behaviors/actions. It determines if kids want to be like you and even if your k… Read More

by Michael Donahoe In a day when tempers seem to flare more often and people seem to be less kind to others, it does not take much to make a difference in the life of someone you meet… Read More

By Mike Edwards Non-church goers may have never heard of Jesus’ most popular sermon (Matthew 5-7). I was listening to a sermon on this familiar passage by a very reasonable, respected… Read More

It Can Cause Much Hatred by Michael Donahoe I have watched with displeasure at times the discussions and comments on Social Media. This is a common way of communication these days and… Read More

By Mike Edwards I assume most are aware of efforts to censor or quash contrary opinions. In the Religion arena, the word Heretic is thrown around against those who don’t agree that God… Read More

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by Jim Gordon We know when the word church is used most of the time we are talking about the modern-day, organized religious organization that people attend on Saturday or Sunday. The tra… Read More

By Mike Edwards Our world seems so divided. Christians often label others heretics if they don’t believe there is a literal Hell or that God doesn’t condemns gays. Hardly a conve… Read More

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by Jim Gordon Have you noticed how people like to look up toward the sky when they think of God? I recently watched several football players giving God praise by looking up and pointing t… Read More

By Mike Edwards In theological circles, arguments are made that a belief in Universalism (all are going to be saved any way and go to heaven after death) makes evangelism (encouraging others… Read More

by Jim Gordon With political activity starting to ramp up in the United States, and with all the various issues and events in politics today, you may wonder if Christianity and politics c… Read More

By Mike Edwards I admit the title of this Post is bold. If my title had been “Where Will One End Up After Death?” you may not have bothered to read, assuming I would support comm… Read More

By Mike Edwards The Gospel or God’s main message has been hijacked! We have been told forever it seems that Jesus’ death on the Cross was to spare us from going to Hell to appeas… Read More

by Jim Gordon To be at peace with all people, including believers and non-believers, it seems almost impossible in our world today. We have so many different thoughts and ideas, different… Read More

By Mike Edwards I write Posts often with two groups in mind. One group is those who have attended a church for years and either continue to go or have stop attended due to disagreements what… Read More

By Mike Edwards I think the Bible can become an idol depending on one’s view of the Bible. See here.  We are encouraged to have a biblical business, family, life, church, or marri… Read More

By Mike Edwards I admit I am writing this Post as a confession/comfort. Do you ever feel guilty because you don’t have regular prayer times with God, or you often only formally pray wh… Read More

By Mike Edwards It is common to hear Christians claim truth is discovered through the Bible. One may claim their version of biblical truth and says things like “how is this hard for pe… Read More

By Mike Edwards It’s frustrating when I hear Christians, especially leaders, claim we must be guided by biblical principles. They assume their interpretation is correct. It is common t… Read More

by Jim Gordon Unfortunately, we know many people have been treated wrong within the church system. Some more severe that others, but none of it is good. I think one of the groups that… Read More

By Mike Edwards I am going to focus briefly on the main issue as to why I think Christians must change how they view the Bible. There are many reasons. Women suffer violence because some cla… Read More

by Jim Gordon There are hundreds of various denominations within the Christian faith and thousands of various interpretations and doctrines based on the Bible. We seem to hear a lot about… Read More

By Mike Edwards Some may be on the fence with an inclination to believe in a God. Faith is common in life. We do our due diligence getting a babysitter, but we can’t know for sure they… Read More

By Mike Edwards Jesus was asked what was the most important law by a religious-type (Mark 12:28-34). Religion-keepers try to stay in power by declaring their rules are God’s rules. Jes… Read More

BEHIND THE MASK by Jim Gordon Growing up in Christianity, I found myself usually wearing a mask when I went to church. Not a physical mask, but an imaginary mask to hide my true emotio… Read More

By Mike Edwards Spoiler alert! No beliefs are required to engage with God unless you are the Devil! It seems to me if God is real, God can work with individuals in their own journey. Hang in… Read More

By Mike Edwards The Founders of the United States certainly believe in a Creator (see here ), but they also respected one’s freedom to determine their own religious beliefs. They would… Read More

By Mike Edwards Is your experience similar to mine? I enjoy talking about God for spiritual health reasons without any hidden agenda to convert others, but I begin blogging years ago about G… Read More

by Jim Gordon I see a common problem among those of us who follow Christ these days. We talk about Jesus as a person from the past and seem to learn about him only from books, pastors and… Read More

By Mike Edwards Many are taught only those who recite the sinner’s prayer and accept Jesus as their Savior go to heaven. I recently spoke at my friend’s funeral and assured the f… Read More

by Jim Gordon After all the years I spent in church and being taught the various Bible stories, I always thought I had everything about God figured out. I thought I knew everything there… Read More

by Norman Mitchellhttps://thewildfrontier.wordpress.com/ I’ve struggled a lot with the apparent withdrawal of God from the world. The old testament is full of stories about God inte… Read More

By Mike Edwards Belief in a loving God can provide meaning and purpose in life. A belief in a God who loves us can be a valuable source for support and comfort. What is the harm in telling o… Read More

By Mike Edwards I am writing another Post out of frustration. See here.  I am not angry. I just wish my grown kids asked my advice more about things that matter in life – how do y… Read More

By Mike Edwards Let’s stop with the excuses! Certain actions are immoral regardless of whether you claim faith in God or no faith at all. I am bias that a belief in a moral, loving God… Read More

By Mike Edwards The United States is often referred to as a Christian Nation or a nation whose rights come from God. The Declaration of Independence penned in 1776 gives good reason to sugge… Read More

By Mike Edwards This phrase is often used by Christians or God-believing people. One’s motive may be to support that God is in control, thinking “how can a God be all-powerful if… Read More

by Jim Gordon It seems most of us Christian people are quick to say we are accepting of others. Yet, we often find that we are only accepting of those who believe the same way we do. I… Read More

By Mike Edwards One may claim God is all-powerful or Omnipotent to show respect toward God. But perfect power is uncontrolling.  A perfect God’s love can’t be controlling. H… Read More

By Mike Edwards I am convinced that God likes you. God isn’t pissed at you all the time for not abiding by God’s standards. God desperately seeks a personal relationship with us… Read More

Yes, but not for us by Jim Gordon It seems when I mention that my wife and I left the organized church, people assume something happened to hurt us or make us mad. Just to be clear… Read More

by Jim Gordon We Christians seem to think that we can make everything better by voting the right politicians into office and passing the right laws. We seem to think that we can actually… Read More

By Mike Edwards Many insist that the Bible is inspired by God for various reasons. One podcaster couldn’t let go that the Bible is inspired but at least admitted we may get God wrong b… Read More

by Michael Donahoe Many people talk about the problems we have in the schools today. Often we hear the reason being that God and prayer have been removed from our schools. Actually, th… Read More

by Jim Gordon As someone who has grown up in organized religion and spending many years in the traditional church, I can honestly say that the institutional church has fallen way off cour… Read More

By Mike Edwards When a death happens because of a tragedy, often well-meaning God folks will say “God took them in God’s time.” Does this mean that God caused or allowed on… Read More

By Mike Edwards I wrote HERE my personal story with my best friend in our inability to discuss our different spiritual beliefs. We used to be in total agreement until my views begin changing… Read More

By Mike Edwards I hope some readers can relate to my experience and journey with a best friend for decades. Many of us are done with religion but not God. We have stopped going to the instit… Read More

by Michael Donahoe I hear this term often these days, so I finally decided to look up the definition and see exactly what it meant. It seems we hear it mainly as a negative thing, yet… Read More

By Mike Edwards Christian leaders and companies use the term “biblical truths,” but these same leaders criticize those who dogmatically claim “the science says.” The… Read More