At this point, it seems like common knowledge, but I’ll say this again just in case: “All Are Welcome” doesn’t equate to all are loved, all are equal, all are … Continue reading Moving Beyond “All Are Welcome”
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On Charity (a response to Jerry Falwell Jr.)
You know, I really didn’t want my first post of 2019 to be dunking on Jerry Falwell, Jr., but here we are. In a recent interview with the Washington Post, … Continue reading On Charity (a response to Jerry Falwell Jr.)
Santa Claus: A Complicated History
Have you ever wondered where Santa Claus comes from? This past Tuesday, our Brew Theology group gathered to discuss the strange history of Santa, and this post is adapted from … Continue reading Santa Claus: A Complicated History
Lingering Questions from Wild Goose 2018
Hey! If you’re someone I met at Wild Goose and are checking out the Bar Chaplain blog for the first time, please know that most posts are about 1/3 this … Continue reading Lingering Questions from Wild Goose 2018
Why Christians Make Great Bad Guys
I recently watched a review of Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning film, The Shape of Water, in which the critic (Bishop Robert Barron) made an interesting statement, “I knew this would win … Continue reading Why Christians Make Great Bad Guys
Maybe We’re Not the Underdogs
I had a lot of confidence issues as a kid. With bad acne, fluctuating weight, and just an all-around lack of cool, I looked for ways to compensate, and unfortunately, … Continue reading Maybe We’re Not the Underdogs
Fixing Accountability Culture
When I first moved to Jacksonville, an area minister reached out to me and offered to be my “accountability partner.” At this point in my life, I had only been … Continue reading Fixing Accountability Culture
Exile Church
Somewhere around 2/3 of people who grow up in churches leave them after age 18, and many never return. Some leave Christianity entirely. Others just see church as unimportant to … Continue reading Exile Church