The Bottom Line of My Religion
Loving behavior—not religious beliefs or institutions—is the core essence of healthy spirituality.
Entries by Martin Thielen
You Can’t Love Jesus and Hate Immigrants
Immigrants are real people, created in the image of God, and must be treated accordingly.
Faith, Doubt, and Conclave
Faith and doubt go hand in hand and always have.
TV Interview – The Christian Faith in Two Sentences
Martin Thielen, Founder of Doubter’s Parish, joins Channel 5’s “Issues of Faith” as they talk about the core of Christianity.
The Christian Faith in Two Sentences
A summary of the Christian faith in two sentences.
The (Unforgivable?) Sins of the White American Church (Reflections on the 2024 Election)
After two thousand years of endless failures, is it finally time to stop forgiving the church?
A Flawed, Human, but Glorious Christmas Eve Service
This is the church. With all of its flaws. And with all of its glory.
What You Said about the 2024 Election
Given the magnitude of the recent election, I asked readers to share their post-election perspectives.
The Death of Providence
In a world full of unrelenting and massive suffering, it is extremely difficult to defend belief in an interventionist, miracle-working, providential God.
“Ain’t You Tired?”
Mean-spirited Christianity is exhausting, both for those who practice it and for those who witness it.