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Fletcher ChristianRedefining Faith: The Evolution Beyond Abrahamic Traditions
In the swirling vortex of our modern predicament, where truths are twisted and moral compasses spin wildly, the hour for passive observation has eclipsed. We stand at the precipice of a new dawn, one where the call to action resonates deeper than the hollow echoes of complacency. This isn't just a summons to awaken; it's a battle cry for a revolution in thought and deed. As a soldier, I’ve marched through the harrowing sands of conflict and emerged not just with medals, but with sca...
Fletcher ChristianYahweh: The Angry, Jealous God Child
A bit is Sunday School here so bear with me. Context. Context. Context. When examining Yahweh in the Old Testament, a pattern emerges of an angry, jealous deity using violence and fear to control His chosen people. This starkly contrasts with the loving God often depicted in modern fundamentalist beliefs. The Wrathful Actions of Yahweh 1. Jealous and Violent: • Jealousy: In Exodus 20:5, Yahweh warns of punishing children for their parents’ sins—a sign of a possessive, controlling figure. • Vi...
Fletcher ChristianEchoes of Us : Navigating Love's Cosmic Dance
Navigating Love's Cosmic DanceIn March I turn 45, I find myself caught in a whirlwind of reflection, my thoughts spiraling back to a time when my soul danced in harmony with another's— my first wife. God I love her still. It's been a staggering 22 years since our paths veered into separate sagas, yet here we are, floating in the vastness of singledom, our hearts still echoing each other's beats across the void. The fact she's held onto my name, like a tattoo on the so...
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Fletcher ChristianRedefining Faith: The Evolution Beyond Abrahamic Traditions
In the swirling vortex of our modern predicament, where truths are twisted and moral compasses spin wildly, the hour for passive observation has eclipsed. We stand at the precipice of a new dawn, one where the call to action resonates deeper than the hollow echoes of complacency. This isn't just a summons to awaken; it's a battle cry for a revolution in thought and deed. As a soldier, I’ve marched through the harrowing sands of conflict and emerged not just with medals, but with sca...
Fletcher ChristianYahweh: The Angry, Jealous God Child
A bit is Sunday School here so bear with me. Context. Context. Context. When examining Yahweh in the Old Testament, a pattern emerges of an angry, jealous deity using violence and fear to control His chosen people. This starkly contrasts with the loving God often depicted in modern fundamentalist beliefs. The Wrathful Actions of Yahweh 1. Jealous and Violent: • Jealousy: In Exodus 20:5, Yahweh warns of punishing children for their parents’ sins—a sign of a possessive, controlling figure. • Vi...
Fletcher ChristianEchoes of Us : Navigating Love's Cosmic Dance
Navigating Love's Cosmic DanceIn March I turn 45, I find myself caught in a whirlwind of reflection, my thoughts spiraling back to a time when my soul danced in harmony with another's— my first wife. God I love her still. It's been a staggering 22 years since our paths veered into separate sagas, yet here we are, floating in the vastness of singledom, our hearts still echoing each other's beats across the void. The fact she's held onto my name, like a tattoo on the so...
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Imagine Jesus strolling back into town, not on a white horse with a halo, but as a rogue revolutionary with dusty sandals and a keen eye for hypocrisy. What’s he here to do? Not to condemn the gays—hell no. He’s here to call out the bullshit peddled by the sanctimonious pricks turning religion into a weapon.
Here’s the raw truth: Jesus never muttered a word about homosexuality. Not one. While these modern Pharisees are out there preaching hate under steeples, Jesus was the guy flipping tables on the religious elite who loved law more than people. His message? Radical, unconditional love. So, where in the hellfire and damnation do these bigots get off saying He’d judge anyone based on who they love?
If Jesus were here, he’d probably be the first to crash Pride—not to save souls, but to celebrate love in all its forms. Because, let’s face it, in His book, love was love. He’d be marching, banner in hand, alongside those the church tries to marginalize. Why? Because Jesus was an iconoclast, a true punk in robes, challenging norms and embracing all, especially those the world tried to shove to the margins.
And to those zealots using the Bible as a bat? Maybe it’s time they read it again, because the Jesus I know? He had zero time for their brand of narrow-mindedness. He called out the hypocrites, tore into the money-changers, and had dinner with the sinners and the outcasts. If you’re looking for a savior who discriminates, you’ve got the wrong guy.
So here’s the takeaway, straight from the gritty underbelly of theological critique: If your faith is more about judging than loving, you’re doing it all wrong. Jesus came to upset the status quo, not enforce it. Get with the program or get out of the way, because love, in all its forms, is here to stay. And that’s the gospel truth, sans the sugarcoating.
Imagine Jesus strolling back into town, not on a white horse with a halo, but as a rogue revolutionary with dusty sandals and a keen eye for hypocrisy. What’s he here to do? Not to condemn the gays—hell no. He’s here to call out the bullshit peddled by the sanctimonious pricks turning religion into a weapon.
Here’s the raw truth: Jesus never muttered a word about homosexuality. Not one. While these modern Pharisees are out there preaching hate under steeples, Jesus was the guy flipping tables on the religious elite who loved law more than people. His message? Radical, unconditional love. So, where in the hellfire and damnation do these bigots get off saying He’d judge anyone based on who they love?
If Jesus were here, he’d probably be the first to crash Pride—not to save souls, but to celebrate love in all its forms. Because, let’s face it, in His book, love was love. He’d be marching, banner in hand, alongside those the church tries to marginalize. Why? Because Jesus was an iconoclast, a true punk in robes, challenging norms and embracing all, especially those the world tried to shove to the margins.
And to those zealots using the Bible as a bat? Maybe it’s time they read it again, because the Jesus I know? He had zero time for their brand of narrow-mindedness. He called out the hypocrites, tore into the money-changers, and had dinner with the sinners and the outcasts. If you’re looking for a savior who discriminates, you’ve got the wrong guy.
So here’s the takeaway, straight from the gritty underbelly of theological critique: If your faith is more about judging than loving, you’re doing it all wrong. Jesus came to upset the status quo, not enforce it. Get with the program or get out of the way, because love, in all its forms, is here to stay. And that’s the gospel truth, sans the sugarcoating.
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