This week, Interview with the Vampire author Anne Rice officially outed herself from Christianity. Naturally, she did so via her Facebook wall. Here is the text of her post: “For those who care, and I understand if you don’t: Today I quit being a Christian … It’s simply impossible for me to ‘belong’ to this [...]
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Atheists… who needs them?
With a title like this, you may think that I’m out to stir up trouble. And you’re right, but it’s a real question that seems to have various answers in various contexts. I’ve been wondering a lot lately about what feelings a religious person might have towards someone who is either staunchly or passively anti-religious. [...]
BF with Zac and Ben – Best USA Soccer Player
Ben and I emailed back and forth over the last few days to discuss our thoughts and feelings about the best soccer player for Team USA. Ben‘s commentary is in blue, while mine is in red. BT – I don’t know if it’s because I’m a devoted fan or because I’ve got precious little of [...]
Guest Blogger – Ben Thompson – What Happened to Freddy Adu?
It must have been depressing. Sitting in the corner at his own birthday party, staring into his reflection in a bottle of Budweiser. Slowly picking at the label, trying to peel the condensation soaked paper away from the bottle without tearing it. At least, I have to think that’s what I would’ve been doing. I [...]
Guest Blogger – Ben Thompson – World Cup Fever
My left eye burst open as the all too familiar shrieking of my alarm clock pierced the calm silence of my bedroom this morning. Still not fully aware of what was happening, muscle memory had located and silenced the offender within a matter of seconds. The right side of my face still buried in a [...]
Insights from Samir Selmanovic
In January, I mentioned a new author named Samir Selmanovic, here on my blog. Actually, he a Christian pastor, and this book is about his spiritual journey from Islam, Judaism, atheism, and finally to Christianity. His beliefs are not so much a progression into Christianity, but rather a synthesis of these different chapters in his [...]
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Tuesday Newsday – Roman Polanski Arrested
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What’s next for Jon and Kate?
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Daddy, why don’t you go to church with us?
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Are Brad Pitt’s beliefs worth more than yours? (Or less?)
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Elizabeth Lambert – AKA The Dirty Female Soccer Player
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Summer of Love
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Anne Rice Outs Herself from Christianity
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Gaps… Gotta Love ‘em!
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Atheists… who needs them?
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Love is Blind: From an Aficionado of LOST
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