Many American Christians feel their way of life is being threatened. It doesn't matter whether this perspective has a factual basis or not. The feeling is real. What's important to recognize, at least initially, is there's a palpable insecurity driving their opposition to a slew of contrary worldviews: the Far Left, secular humanism, socialism, feminism, globalism, relativism, … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Chooses Love Over Fear
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Beatnik Christianity Advocates A Bold Return to The Way of Jesus
As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I've thoroughly enjoyed how The Mandalorian has brought the series back to its roots as a space western. I've also continued to enjoy how Star Wars gleans and integrates elements from various world religions into its storytelling. Back in 1977, it was mostly Taoism and Buddhism. This time around it's Christianity. The first time I heard Din Djarin … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Advocates A Bold Return to The Way of Jesus
Beatnik Christianity Restores the Tension Between the Individual and the Community
Not only is contemporary Western society the most radically individualistic in all of human history, but American society is at the apex of that hyper-individualism by a long shot. It'd be like building the Burj Khalifa skyscraper atop Mount Everest. Our lifestyle of relentless self-interest is truly unprecedented. Yet any call for the restoration of a healthy balance or … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Restores the Tension Between the Individual and the Community
Beatnik Christian Harnesses the Complex Reality of Christlike Masculinity
There are those of us out there striving to become holistic men of character with deep feelings, nuanced thoughts, receptive souls, fit bodies, and healthy relationships. We refuse to choose between Ron Swanson or Mr. Rogers as our paragon for masculinity, and we aren't having an existential disorientation because the social order rightfully labels us self-centered jackasses if … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christian Harnesses the Complex Reality of Christlike Masculinity