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 Recognizes A Clear Alternative to Objectivity vs. Subjectivity
The moment I knew American conservatism had utterly lost its way wasn't the 2016 election itself, but the defense of Kellyanne Conway's "alternative facts" following the inauguration. The evangelical sub-culture in which I was raised proudly declared its commitment to the truth. This was coupled together with a denunciation of philosophy's "postmodern thought" and psychology's … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Recognizes A Clear Alternative to Objectivity vs. Subjectivity
Is Sacred Humanism An Oxymoron?
These days there doesn't seem to be much atheist progressives on the Left and fundamentalist Christians on the Right agree upon. Since launching The Sacred Humanists this past summer, however, I've stumbled upon a point of convergence. Based upon a fair bit of private feedback that has come my way, it seems both sides agree that the term "humanism" has a connotation of being … [Read more...] about Is Sacred Humanism An Oxymoron?
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Church Community Full of Sacred Humanists?
Have you ever come across an online description of a community that truly inspired you? As you read it, something deep within yourself came alive and you thought, 'I've finally found my people! Even if it's a mere fraction as good as it sounds, I need this in my life.' I had that experience a couple years ago with a community of secular humanists. Sorry for being unable to find … [Read more...] about Why Is It So Hard to Find a Church Community Full of Sacred Humanists?
