Christian Piatt's Blog, page 46

Which Christian Blogs are You Reading? (Nominate/Vote)

I’m revising the 2012 list of 25 Christian blogs folks should be checking out, and I( invite your input. Please nominate a blog (not your own, duh), include a link to it, a blurb about how it’s important and/or unique and who writes it. From this list I’ll create a new “Top 25 Christian blogs [Read More...]

Church Sign Epic Fails, Jesus vs Religion (Pt 2 of 2)

It was sooo cool. Jesus got all up in religion’s grill and was, like, “You…me…octagon.” And he did it in this “Rocky vs. Ivan Drago” kinda voice. Awesome!!!

From a Restless Hypocrite: No Rest for the Wicked

The following is excerpted from the larger weekly “Heretic’s Guide to the Bible” lectionary study. To read more, or to find out about how to subscribe, CLCIK HERE or on the banners above or below in this post. There’s rich irony in me writing about Sabbath. I’m one of the most notorious violators of days [Read More...]

Why wild Goose Matters (Sojourners Exclusive)

I just got back a few days ago from a campsite outside of Asheville, N.C., the site of the third annual Wild Goose Festival. For those who are unfamiliar with the event, imagine and old-fashioned days-long outdoor revival, combined with Bonaroo and a traveling circus. For several days, authors, activists, artisans, musicians, and seekers converge [Read More...]

Church Sign Epic Fails: God vs the NSA (Pt 1 of 2)

I missed last week’s church signs since I was at wild goose. So enjoy a double shot this weekend. Here’s part one of two…

Jay Bakker and Christian Piatt: The Interview

Dig the video version of our chat. We talk about Exodus International, LGBTQ equality, radical theology, pop culture…pretty much all the good stuff there is to talk about.

My Wild Goose Dance-Off with Tripp Fuller

Just in case anyone is still under the mistaken impression that Wild Goose is the same old conference, with people sitting in a hall, listening to boring speeches, dig this. Tripp Fuller (Svengali behind Homebrewed Christianity) and I bring the heat while Trey Pearson of the band, Everyday Sunday, spins the virtual vinyl. And yes, [Read More...]

God, Give Me Peace…and All My Stuff

The following is excerpted from the full Heretic’s Guide to the Bible lectionary study, “Burn It Down.” To read the entire study, or to become a part of the Heretic’s Guide community, click the links here or on the banners above and below.  It’s easy to attribute prosperous times to God’s blessings and, especially for [Read More...]

Hope Without Expectation

Following is excerpted from the August 11th Heretic’s Guide to the Bible study, “All In,” found in full HERE. To learn more, click on the banners at the top or bottom of the story. When I was a little kid, probably in the first or second grade, my dad worked late. He was an insurance [Read More...]

Church Sign Epic Fails, “Take That, Westboro” Edition

For those who have asked me what my brand of “third way” nonviolent engagement for justice looks like…this one’s for you.