Martin Thielen | DoubtersParish

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How the Religious Right Gets It Wrong and What to Do About It

Religious right Christianity is doing great damage to the Christian faith, the American church, and the common good of humanity.

A lot of twenty-first century believers are seeking a post-institutionalized (or at least a less institutionalized) version of Christianity.

Way back in the year 1914, during the brutal days of World War I, a profound event occurred on the Western Front on Christmas Day.

Jesus’s core teachings had virtually nothing to do with religious beliefs and everything to do with living a life of integrity and love.

For someone with “Reverend” in front of their name, admitting that he or she has lost faith feels overwhelmingly frightening and threatening.

At this stage on the journey, I’ve identified five core essentials I need to live a good life.

Like some of the early followers of Jesus, I have doubted. A lot. This is my story.

Toxic religion abounds in America today. People need an alternative.

I wish we could grow and mature without pain and struggle. But that’s not the nature of human experience.

In a pandemic/post-pandemic world, what metrics should be used to determine congregational effectiveness and success?