They’re Not REAL Muslims?! WTF?!

For the past several months I have sequestered myself from most social media. For some reason I’ve found myself boarding the train of thought that vast amounts of social media is mostly mindless and mostly pointless… unless you are trying to create a business or be the next Beatles. However, in light of the events in Paris yesterday I do have some thoughts that I’d like to share. And, as with all things of opinion and commentary, these words are to be taken with a grain of salt… or maybe some whiskey.

“They’re not REAL Muslims. WTF?!”

by Senator Brett

Last night I found myself almost angry. The senseless and brutal murders of cartoonists and satirists in Paris not only bothered me, but it left me with a feeling of “it’s only gonna get worse.” How is it that we live in a world where

Galileo vs. “God Did It!” (Excerpt From FTOF)

Galileo vs. “God Did It!”

by Senator Brett

I’m about to say a word that might offend a lot who stand on the “religious right” side of most social and political issues.

Science.

Yeah, you heard me correctly…

The Circle of Belief (From Conflicted)

Written by Conflicted Pastor -not me- for the book “Fumbling Through Our Faith”

The Circle of Belief

by Conflicted Pastor

There are many things in our lives that are as real as we choose to make them. Some things we dismiss immediately, while other things we choose to hang on to. What is the difference between the two? What makes us believe one thing and not another? My immediate answer to this is

Conflicted Pastor – My Obsession (Part I)

My Obsession: Part I

by Conflicted Pastor

I have long been obsessed with hearing the voice of God. Or, at least, hearing someone tell me what the voice of God said to them, preferably about me. Through all of the ups and downs of my Christian life I have always

Conflicted’s Response to my “Mustard Seed” Ramblings (FTOF)

Demons And Mustard Seeds

by Conflicted Pastor

The verse about the mustard seed has always been a troubling one. As far as I know, a mountain has never been moved by speaking to it. Not even by Jesus. That’s not to say

And in The Beginning There Was Nonsense (Excerpt From “FTOF”)

In The Beginning There Was Nonsense

by Senator Brett

Fiat Lux

Yeah, I said it. I’ll say it again. Fiat lux. I bet that you don’t know what that means. Well I do, as should you. (Well, okay, let’s be honest,

Judge Not, Lest You be Drunk (Excerpt From FTOF)

Judge Not, Lest You be Drunk

by Conflicted Pastor

I’m drunk, so let’s do this!

I always feel as though my best philosophical/theological insights are strongest

Shame, Shame, Shame on All of Us (Excerpt From FTOF)

This was written by “Conflicted,” not myself. He is my partner in crime in this horrible mess that is the book, “Fumbling Through Our Faith.” I sincerely respect him, not only as a Christian, pastor, but also a decent reasonable human being. Enjoy. More to come.

Shame, Shame, Shame on All of Us

by Conflicted

 

Guilt is a fantastic motivator. If you want someone to do what you want them to do, just guilt them into it. Parents have really turned this into an art-form. But more than parents, our christian culture has perfected this motivational tactic.

Damn You, Mustard Seed… These Mountains Aren’t Moving! (Excerpt from FTOF)

Damn You, Mustard Seed… These Mountains Just Aren’t Moving!

 by Senator Brett

The story goes that there once was a man whose friends loved him so much that

Communication is Complicated, At Best (Excerpt From “Fumbling Through Our Faith”)

Communication is Complicated, At Best

 by Senator Brett

 

A letter.

Dear Dad,

How are you? More importantly, where are you? I heard that you were home, but I also know that you do love your travels, and I think I might know where you might be spending your days, but I’m not exactly sure so I’m just sending this letter to the house. I trust that it will reach you in fair time.