In the Fall of 2019, I was in Encinitas, north of San Diego, en route to Hawaii for work. I stopped by the storefront for To The Stars where I ran into the author of this new book, Imminent, Luis Elizondo. This was just after several articles had been published in the media containing amplifying information regarding…
Within Dudeism—a religion inspired by the beloved film The Big Lebowski—a “Dude” is more than just a carefree person. A Dude is a representation of a more profound philosophy—one that emphasizes sincerity, ease of living, and a genuine appreciation of the dualistic beauty and absurdity of life. Despite having a strong spiritual foundation and a strong background in organized religion, Rabbi Rami Shapiro epitomizes everything that makes a Great Dude: a unique combination of humor, knowledge, and an unshakeable devotion to living a life filled with grace and compassion. This essay examines the reasons why Rabbi Rami ought to be considered one of the Great Dudes of History.
Like me, many people make the decision not to have children after realizing that an aggressive push for procreation is frequently motivated by false beliefs about the meaning of life, self-purpose, a concern for legacy.
John Reuben is well known for being one of the most popular and influential Christian rappers of all time. He released his debut album Are We There Yet? after being signed to Gotee Records, a label founded by Todd Collins, Joey Elwood, and dcTalk’s tobyMac for the purpose of making alternative Christian music more accessible and acceptable…
I am often confused by religious jargon. Follow any number of God’s devotees on social media and you’re sure to be bombarded with memes quoting Bible verses and meaningless inspirational sayings that people will tell themselves to help them get through another day in their seemingly miserable lives. This doesn’t stop with the internet, either.…
I wanted to believe in God. I really, really tried. When I was younger, I found it easy to buy into the concept of God, and of Christianity. After 9/11, I thought I was doing the ‘Christian’ thing by joining the military. There was a certain level of ‘holy war’ mentality amongst my kind of…
I want to discuss today something that has been building in my mind for years, bothering me and gnawing at my sanity. And I want to frame this issue as an open letter to anyone who calls themselves a Christian. Dear Christians, Stop calling people “lost.” I seem to hear this every time I walk…
A philosophical essay by our friend Adam Hinds regarding the nature of religion.
By Adam Hinds Our country is not a “Christian nation” but rather, as the Baptist theologian Albert Mohler duly notes, “a nation of Christians.” America, he argues, “is not Christian by constitutional provision or creedal affirmation—but its people are overwhelmingly Christian by self-affirmation.” But whatever one believes about America being a “Christian nation” that concept…
Historically marriage has been a social contract between two people under the guidance of their religious institution. If they chose to live their lives together and make their promises to one another through the avenue of religious ceremony they were considered “married.” The legal aspect of marriage is a modern invention created so that governments can…
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