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If you grew up on Left Behind books, you’re probably wondering if Trump is the antichrist—and why your parents don’t see it
Growing up evangelical in the ‘90s meant that you were likely given a steady dose of DC Talk, VeggieTales, and a dash of apocalypse anxiety.
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My response to the baffling assumption just lodged against me concerning Project 2025
It takes a lot to make me angry, but I’m there today. Over the last few days, I’ve been publicly called out TWICE for not “doing enough” to warn people…
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This is why the Presidential Debate didn’t feel “unprecedented” to Millennials and GenX voters
There is no doubt that Donald Trump is an existential threat to democracy, not just within our Republic but also internationally.
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June 2024

The word homosexual never appeared in any translation of the Bible until 1946
How a translational error has cost the lives of millions all over the world
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Come hang out with me and Stormy Daniels!
Alright y’all! The time is now. I would love to write something really beautiful and floaty about how excited I am to go on tour with Stormy, and see…
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The story of Jonathan and David is SO GAY I’m surprised the Far-Right isn’t trying to ban the Bible from public schools
In 1987 a pair of penguins named Silo and Roy started making eyes at each other.
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Yes, people can and do change when you argue with them; I am living-proof
One of my least favorite phrases is, “There's no point in arguing with people; they never change their mind anyway,” and its close cousin, “protesting…
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The Clobber Verses: Decoded Genesis 19:1-38, Leviticus 18:22; Leviticus 20:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:9-10, and Romans 1:25-27
Just a few months before leaving the priesthood, I had been transferred to a small parish in South Carolina. When our family made the big move, it was a…
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Unholy Sh+t: the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah had nothing to do with homosexuality
Once upon a time, there was a man named Abe, and his neighbors were getting a little rowdy. Eventually, God was getting pretty annoyed with everyone…
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May 2024

My friend Stormy: the equestrian, author, director, actor, producer, philanthropist, comedian, activist, and…
A couple of months ago, I sat down to watch a documentary. I didn’t have popcorn, as my stomach was churning from the first few moments. Usually, when…
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My visit to Ren Faire reminded me of the biggest way the church taught me to gaslight myself whenever I started to have doubts
My visit to Ren Faire reminded me of the biggest way the church taught me to gaslight myself (and others) whenever I started to have doubts
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Please don't tell anyone else about this until tomorrow but...
Tomorrow, I’m announcing to Facebook a very exciting event! However, I’m telling you first because seating is super limited, and I have a feeling that…
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