The Games We Play
Captain Cassidy and the Case of the Mother’s Day Geraniums
Whether those connections are bound to us by blood or by choice, they’re what matter most. Today, we celebrate Mother’s Day — and the real love that the day represents.
The Games We Play
The seduction of Susan Jacobson in ‘This Present Darkness’ (LSP #134, Ch. 19)
In this installment, we examine how one side character ended up joining the bad guys. Peretti presents it as an awful and bad thing, ominous and scary, but wow, it really struck me as a projection! Today, Lord Snow Presides over a recruitment that sure looks a lot more like an evangelist’s dream proselytization.
Analyzing Christianity
I Faced Persecution For Refusing to Deny My Beliefs (About Santa)
Christians love to boast about how they would totally never deny Jesus. No way! They’d stand strong and be brave! And in exactly the same fashion, I discovered that standing up for my beliefs could earn me shame and mockery from those who just didn’t understand the wonderful Good News… about Santa Claus.
Analyzing Christianity
Jesus Told This Complementarian Dude To Marry Me
Hi and welcome back! Lately, we’ve been focusing on a doctrine in authoritarian Christianity called complementarianism. This doctrine informs much of right-wing Christians’ thought processes and behavior. Especially for complementarian men, their doctrine writes them an easy permission slip for so much of the awful stuff they want to do. Today, I Read more
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Roll to Disbelieve Summer Fun Super Special! (#10)
Hi! Today, I thought it’d be fun to take a day to look back at the blog’s history. Please enjoy this curated selection of posts from the blog’s past–and if you celebrate the 4th of July, then please have a great, happy, and safe one! American History A Thief in Read more
The Games We Play
Roll to Disbelieve May-Flowers Super Special! (#9)
In honor of the first bout of actually-nice weather in my town, I offer up a Super Special of past posts from Roll to Disbelieve. The theme today: Moms, Miracles, and Meaningfulness. Enjoy!
Analyzing Christianity
Why the flocks don’t WANNA evangelize
Evangelicals don’t want to evangelize. Their reasons—and they have many—play a hand in the ultimate fate of their religion.
Meta Housekeeping
Roll to Disbelieve EGG-Stravaganza Easter Super Special! (#8)
This weekend, much of the world celebrates Easter. This holiday represents a celebration of renewal and rebirth–and not only for Christians! In that vein, enjoy this hand-curated collection of past Roll to Disbelieve posts that relate to this time of year!
Meta Housekeeping
Roll to Disbelieve Science Super Special! (#7)
As you gaze out across this wonderful planet of ours today, please enjoy these science-related past posts from Roll to Disbelieve.
Codex Disbelievium
The doctrinal yardstick illustrates a serious problem with Christianity (LSP #81)
It’s one of the biggest dealbreakers in Christianity.