Is the Rapture Real?

The rapture. The very concept strikes fear in the hearts of more than a few religious fanatics. It has been used to fuel the imagination of millions throughout history, spawned a best-selling fiction series, and has been used in countless sermons.

Drama At Mars Hill

Poor Mark Driscoll. The megachurch pastor is in hot water after some of his former colleagues have accused him of engaging in bullying, verbal abuse and intimidation, and being rude, disrespectful and belittling, especially when being questioned.

What If You're Wrong?

What if you're wrong? Have you ever thought about it? What's at stake in believing the wrong things?

Size Matters

Let's cut all the PR crap, shall we? Don't even try to argue on this one. Cock size IS important. Period. Fact.

Losing My Religion

You may be pondering after reading some of my blog posts what religion I am.

It's Not Your Fault

There was a point in the movie "Good Will Hunting" where protagonist Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon, is having a discussion with therapist Sean Maguire, played by the late Robin Williams. This could actually be my personal tribute to Robin.

"I Don't Want To Die a Virgin!"

Remember when I said in an earlier blog post that a person's sexuality is their own and that everyone should keep out of everyone else bedrooms? Well, I meant it and still uphold that. However, every once in a while I'll think about things like this.

Another victim of the purity culture

Hi there. I know it's been a long time since I posted anything, but I've been really busy. Still no excuse, but just haven't been up to doing any blogging. Hopefully, it won't be a pattern that will continue. Anyway, onto today's topic. These stories just keep popping up. A friend of mine told me about this one. It's sad how good people that want to do the right thing are simply suckered into this crap.

http://thoughtcatalog.com/samantha-pugsley/2014/08/i-waited-until-my-wedding-night-to-lose-my-virginity-and-i-wish-i-hadnt/

I'm Tired of Being a Christian

I'm tired of being a Christian. Oh my God, am I ever...am I ever over being a Christian. I have mentioned before that I don't call myself a Christian anymore. Well my friends, I've reached the point that I don't want anything to do with this thing called "Christianity" or organized religion. And I'm finding out that I'm not alone.

Can We All Just Stop With the "Virgin" Jokes Now?

You know, I'm getting really tired of this fad where people are making fun of supposed "virgins," especially males. I really hate it when someone says you're not a 'real' man if you haven't had sex yet.

Living Life on Your Terms

Dogma, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, means:

1

  a : something held as an established opinion; especially : a definite authoritative tenet

  b : a code of such tenets <pedagogical dogma>

  c : a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds

2

  : a doctrine or body of doctrines concerning faith or morals formally stated and authoritatively proclaimed       by a church

Prostitution vs. Sex Crimes

What's the relationship between prostitution and crimes, such as child molestation, sexual assault and rape? If prostitution is made legal, what would happen to the rates of sex crimes, both in this country and throughout the world? What would happen to the crime rates if prostitution was made legal here in America?

What is Hell?

This is something that I've been (for lack of a better term) "wrestling" with for the past year or so. Why are there 4 or 5 words in the Bible (Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Tartarus) translated as "Hell," yet they are not identical? Sometimes they are not even similar! Sheol was the place of the dead, and was the word used in the Old Testament. Gehenna was used only in the Gospels 12 times and referred to the town dump, not an eternal lake of fire. Hades was the equivalent of the word Sheol (we know this from the Greek Septuagint which is the OT written in Greek), yet Hades is translated as "Hell" more often than not in the NT, rather than "the grave." Not too mention, this concept of a eternal hell would have been foreign to the Jews at that time. No one questioned Him on this? Not even the Pharisees who were trying to discredit Him? Not too long ago, I wrote a post on Facebook (which interestingly got no responses), and it follows: