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    • 98 Ratings
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    I'm Not An Alcoholic. Alcoholics Go To Meetings.

    OCTOBER 12, 2009 7:39AM

    By Roger Fallihee


    Topics: so what, okay fine i drink too much, fear of zealots, fear of zealotry, christianity, aa, alcohol

    • Editor's Pick
    • 68 Ratings
    • 8972 Views
    • 79 Comments
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    This Is My Body

    JANUARY 5, 2010 12:13PM

    By Gwendolyn Glover


    Topics: rumi, yoga, body piercing, tattoo, loving your body, st. paul, christianity, sex, the new year, thich nhat hanh, san francisco

    • Editor's Pick
    • 61 Ratings
    • 3847 Views
    • 73 Comments
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    Permission to Die

    AUGUST 10, 2009 1:05PM

    By Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield


    Topics: hope, death, hospice, dying, permission to die, christianity, religion, compassion, love, god's love, chaplain, calling, duty

    • 53 Ratings
    • 1312 Views
    • 97 Comments
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    Pick another God

    OCTOBER 4, 2011 2:33PM

    By Thoth


    Topics: evangelicalism, jesus, christianity, religion

    • 41 Ratings
    • 3803 Views
    • 42 Comments
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    Thank God for Gay Boys and Girls (repost & update)

    NOVEMBER 4, 2009 5:32PM

    By Gwendolyn Glover


    Topics: all gods children are beautiful, my story, christianity, feminism, friendship, gay

    • 41 Ratings
    • 1952 Views
    • 52 Comments
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    Where Everyone is "Above Average"

    JUNE 29, 2009 5:41PM

    By Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield


    Topics: talents, gifts, gifts of the spirit, os and gifts, caring for others, sharing gifts, acknowledging others gifts, christianity, religion, relationships, personal interactions, caring, loving, sharing

    • 40 Ratings
    • 1808 Views
    • 55 Comments
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    Let Go and Let Godzilla

    MARCH 16, 2011 11:39AM

    By Bellwether Vance


    Topics: beliefs, family, glenn beck, religion, christianity, earthquake, japan

    • 39 Ratings
    • 42557 Views
    • 49 Comments
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    My Completely Unhealthy Relationship With God

    JANUARY 24, 2009 3:55PM

    By Mungular


    Topics: god, christianity, death, sadness, anger, crackers and grapejuice

    • 38 Ratings
    • 4638 Views
    • 41 Comments
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    Easter Reflection: "Resurrection Faith"

    APRIL 10, 2009 9:52PM

    By Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield


    Topics: religion, christianity, easter, scandal, resurrection, resurrection faith, jesus, christ, jesus christ, st. paul, the cross, crucifixion, proof of the resurrection, rationalize, scientific method, faith, definition of faith, empty tomb, appearances of the risen christ, salvation, heaven, paradise

    • 38 Ratings
    • 4696 Views
    • 105 Comments
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    Is Religion Essential to Society?

    JANUARY 19, 2009 9:51PM

    By Rick Lucke


    Topics: belief and religion, environment, family, politics, science, society, god, christianity, secular, atheist, atheism

    • 38 Ratings
    • 5470 Views
    • 98 Comments
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    What the Bible really says about homosexuality

    DECEMBER 19, 2008 1:23PM

    By Real Live Preacher


    Topics: homosexuality, christianity

    • 36 Ratings
    • 1224 Views
    • 54 Comments
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    Jesus Christ: From Bias to Brotherhood

    FEBRUARY 24, 2011 10:36AM

    By Rw005g


    Topics: jesus, christ, christianity, catholic, luke, good samaritan, populism, populist, racism, bias, persecution, bigotry, acceptance, brotherhood, jew, jewish, fundamentalist, protestant, racism, israel, judea

    • 36 Ratings
    • 1086 Views
    • 50 Comments
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    For The Love of All That is Holy: Thank You Brit Hume

    JANUARY 5, 2010 5:06PM

    By Sparking


    Topics: snark, ironic buddhist, yes we do exist in creative writing only, comedy, belief/religion, gossip, open call, buddhists vs. brit, ted haggard, jim bakker, christianity, buddhism

    • Editor's Pick
    • 34 Ratings
    • 2343 Views
    • 54 Comments
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    “Creation” Producer: Evolution Too Provocative for America?

    SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 11:26AM

    By Kevin Gosztola


    Topics: british, news, politics, movies, science, darwin, christianity, jesus, god, reason, faith, entertainment, film, religion, evolution

    • 32 Ratings
    • 13437 Views
    • 65 Comments
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    Why Right-Wing Christians Claim Obama As "The Antichrist."

    FEBRUARY 25, 2011 1:06PM

    By Ron Robinson


    Topics: obama, right-wing christians, antichrist, rachel maddow, glen beck, fox news, ron robinson, christo-fascism, tea party, koch brothers, scapegoat, christianity, jesus, beatitudes, sermon on the mount, timothy mcveigh, scott roeder, fox news, progressives, liberals, scott walker, wisconsin protests, conservatives, republicans, science, open+call, books, belief/religion, news, politics, health

    • 32 Ratings
    • 1007 Views
    • 30 Comments
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    Open Letter to Brit Hume

    JANUARY 5, 2010 9:39PM

    By Lonnie Lazar


    Topics: buddhism, tiger woods, brit hume, open call, buddhists vs. brit, christianity, religion, philosophy, beta corps, freaky cake

    • Editor's Pick
    • 32 Ratings
    • 2099 Views
    • 41 Comments
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    Christianity And What You Can Do About It

    AUGUST 19, 2009 8:58AM

    By Floyd Elliot


    Topics: humor, comedy, satire, christianity, dick-whacking, bacon

    • 32 Ratings
    • 5857 Views
    • 55 Comments
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    Good Friday Reflection: "I Crucified You"

    APRIL 8, 2009 1:50PM

    By Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield


    Topics: good friday, crucifixion, jesus, christ, christianity, religion, forgiveness, love, sin, salvation, the cross

    • Editor's Pick
    • 30 Ratings
    • 6420 Views
    • 36 Comments
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    With great gayness comes great responsibility

    SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 12:08PM

    By nyctheaterqueen


    Topics: belief/religion, gay/lesbian, christianity, coming out, conversations, responsibility, sad

    • 30 Ratings
    • 1070 Views
    • 48 Comments
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    The Night Steve Martin Blew Me Away

    AUGUST 2, 2010 11:55AM

    By RARobertsJr.


    Topics: christianity, buddhism, theology, epiphanies, writing, plays, humor, steve martin

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