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I was raised Jewish. I became a Christian. Please don’t call me a “Messianic Jew”

I started calling myself a Christian in the fall of 2008 – nearly ten years ago. I accepted a friend’s invitation to check out my school’s chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ, fulfilling my long-term fascination with the man who … Continue reading →

Staying motivated when working from home

How many of you work from home? How many find it especially difficult to focus and get back into “work mode” after the holiday season? It’s a little ironic that I type this while I still have two freelance articles … Continue reading →

Is the Museum of the Bible fair to Jewish people?

The new Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. spends what seems to be a disproportionate amount of time on the history of the Old Testament rather than the New, according to a review in the Washington Post. That’s significant … Continue reading →

A year in review (of books): 2017

It’s time for my annual Year in Review (of books), which is not technically over yet – there are a few books I hope to finish before January 1st rolls in. You can often infer a lot about how a … Continue reading →

Matt Damon is wrong – and right

In a recent interview with ABC News, actor Matt Damon ignited a controversy with comments about sexual assault in Hollywood: “I do believe that there’s a spectrum of behavior…And we’re going to have to figure out — you know, there’s a difference between, you know, patting someone on the butt and rape or child molestation, … Continue reading Matt Damon is wrong – and right

What do Mike Pence and ‘Mean Girls’ have in common?

You’re probably familiar with the movie Mean Girls, in which Lindsay Lohan plays Cady, a kindhearted (albeit naive) high school student who is taken under the wing of two misfits, Janis and Damian. But it’s not long until Cady is noticed by Regina, the popular “mean girl,” and is convinced by Janis and Damian to … Continue reading What do Mike Pence and ‘Mean Girls’ have in common?

A few changes and developments

Hello, readers. If you’ve kept up with me for a few years, or even just a few months, you may have noticed some changes in the blog content. That is, many posts lately are cross-posts with other places I write for, such as Patheos, Off the Page, and Huffington Post. There’s a reason for this, … Continue reading A few changes and developments

Vote for Moore, because abortion is worse than pedophilia, says The Federalist

Writing for The Federalist, Tully Borland makes what he believes to be a compelling case for why Alabamians should vote for Roy Moore, the disgraced judge. It’s so compelling, it can be summarized in a single word: Abortion. It’s all about abortion. And he really wants you to know that he has a 14-year-old daughter, … Continue reading Vote for Moore, because abortion is worse than pedophilia, says The Federalist

Here’s why you shouldn’t justify voting for a morally questionable politician

Christian author Eric Metaxas has some words for people who read the title of D.C. McAllister’s Federalist article – “Why It’s Justified to Vote for a Morally Questionable Politician” – and immediately thought, “You’re joking, right?” No, the article title isn’t a joke, and Metaxas is very serious about making sure you “think logically” when … Continue reading Here’s why you shouldn’t justify voting for a morally questionable politician

Atheists and progressive Christians need each other as allies

Ever since I dropped out of seminary four years ago, I’ve been undergoing a period of “spiritual deconstruction.” I still consider myself a Christian, albeit one with questions and significant doubts. For atheists who used to be Christian, it’s no surprise that many Christian groups seem to be allergic to questions. Consequently, I find myself … Continue reading Atheists and progressive Christians need each other as allies