Things you didn’t learn in History Class (Or in Church)
Jim Etchison discusses the three factors leading to American beliefs in a skewed version of history.
NotW?
Memetics in action.
The latest decal to festoon the windows of cars all over the country is the edgy “NotW” sticker. You may have seen it. It bears the tough-looking lines of any other clothing or car accessory logo.
Man Against Nature is Man Against Man
By Valerie Tarico
My high school literature teacher said that any plot can be reduced to one of three basic conflicts: Man against nature, man against man, or man against self.
Misconception #6: Science Takes the Beauty Out of the Universe
When having honest discussions with Christians, I’ve heard many times that they feel the universe is a more beautiful place because God is in it. What we deem as beautiful is often a result of what we’ve been conditioned to think is beautiful.
If The Fires Exist EP – Drew Stedman
Watch music videos for the first two tracks off of Recovering Fundamentalists co-founder Drew Stedman’s upcoming EP “If the Fires Exist”.
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Things you didn’t learn in History Class (Or in Church)
Jim Etchison discusses the three factors leading to American beliefs in a skewed version of history.
I was not an honor student at Brimstone Biblical Academy…
I was not an honor student at Brimstone Biblical Academy…but I did grow up to write the book.
NotW?
Memetics in action. The latest decal to festoon the windows of cars all over the country is the edgy “NotW” sticker. You may have seen it. It bears the tough-looking lines of any other clothing or car accessory logo.
Man Against Nature is Man Against Man
By Valerie Tarico My high school literature teacher said that any plot can be reduced to one of three basic conflicts: Man against nature, man against man, or man against self.
Symphony of Science
The Symphony of Science is a music project created by Washington-based electronic musician John Boswell. The project seeks to "spread scientific knowledge and philosophy through musical remixes." Boswell uses pitch corrected audio and video samples from television programs featuring popular scientists and educators.
Misconception #6: Science Takes the Beauty Out of the Universe
When having honest discussions with Christians, I’ve heard many times that they feel the universe is a more beautiful place because God is in it. What we deem as beautiful is often a result of what we’ve been conditioned to think is beautiful.
Misconception #5: Scientists Are Arrogant; They Can’t Know Everything.
Imagine you baked two dozen cookies and your secret ingredient was cashew nut oil. You know you put cashew nut oil into the batter. You bought it, you tasted it, and you poured it in.
If The Fires Exist EP – Drew Stedman
Watch music videos for the first two tracks off of Recovering Fundamentalists co-founder Drew Stedman's upcoming EP "If the Fires Exist".
Misconception #4: A Scientific World View Leads to a Brutal, Bloody Society
This is a very popular argument these days. Christians proclaim that without God, morality cannot exist, and there would be nothing keeping a person from robbing and killing another person because one’s own self-interest would be all that matters.
The Simple Truth About the Age of Our Universe
The universe is very very very very very big. Therefore it is very very very very very old. Read about how we know this...
Misconception #3: Scientists Disagree on Everything.
This misconception is frequently alluded to in Christian circles in an attempt to discount the findings of the scientific community as merely “one man's opinion." While there is a constant hum of debate among scientists, Christians seem to think that no one agrees on anything, and that there are no theories that aren’t questionable.
Misconception #2: Theories Require “Faith” to Believe.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that scientists have just as much faith in their theories as religious people do in their dogma. It frustrates me every time. Anyone who says this is defining theory, faith, or both, incorrectly.
“From Big Bang to Us – Made Easy” Series
This web series explains in layman's terms some of what we know about the origins of the the universe, the origins of life, the evolution of life, human ancestry, and more. The series also covers the scientific method behind mankind's pursuit of this knowledge.
Misconception #1: Scientists Have an Atheist Agenda.
People of every stripe tend to generalize about other groups. We all do it, and it’s mostly subconscious. It makes it easier for us to handle the massive amount of information we hear on a daily basis. If we can automatically qualify the source of information, it makes it easier to determine how credible it is.
Fundamental Misconceptions of Science
Like many of you, I left my faith with an abiding mistrust of religion. But since I had been listening for decades to a man talk from behind a pulpit, those teachings made a significant dent in my thinking. I eventually realized that I had been severely misguided when it came to science.
Here and Now
A one-act play inspired by a real event, this dramatic story takes on the hurt and frustration created by deep religious differences in a family. A minister father debates with his grown daughter until both are shouting and then crying. Through the conflict they finally reach other, relieved to find a very human connection.
Reclaiming Gratitude
Enjoy and reclaim our gratitude for what IS. I do believe that when we experience directly, without the intervening “author,” we can appreciate more. We can look at the amazing night sky and let it permeate our being.
Jesus and the Monkey Blood
By Frank Schaeffer Other boys might have been worrying about baseball; I was worrying about discerning God's will for my life. Ours was a life of self-examining spiritual intensity.
Missing Easter
This was originally a journal entry, but I edited it and decided to share it.
