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The Reluctant Skeptic
Essays on faith, skepticism, data, and personal transition.
Nov 21, 2019
Seattle Housing Supply and Demand
Nov 14, 2019
Seattle Housing - Are Prices Too High?
Aug 5, 2019
Why social media is dying
Feb 26, 2019
You can never go back home
Jan 31, 2019
How rich are you in Seattle?
Jan 29, 2019
How to do heroin and not die
Dec 20, 2018
Two sides of the same coin
Dec 14, 2018
What do all humans want
Nov 20, 2018
Survival of the fittest is not about the meanest
Nov 14, 2018
The Illusion of Explanatory Depth
Nov 10, 2018
Predict the health of your relationships
Nov 5, 2018
How I Learned to Not Drink from a Fire Hydrant
Oct 30, 2018
On Halloween & The Holiness of God
Oct 20, 2018
Pros & Cons of Popular Apps
Oct 1, 2018
Coffee? Or tea?
Jul 28, 2018
Is The Fire Dying Out? - Why Young People are Less Zealous About Religion
Mar 16, 2018
Changing My Religion - Insights from Social Media Data
Feb 27, 2018
Can Religion & Politics Predict Wellbeing
Jan 21, 2018
Letter from the Deep - Healing existential despair
Jun 20, 2017
Is secularism evil? six lessons from a darker era
Dec 8, 2016
Is religion good? Five ways Christianity is harmful
Aug 24, 2016
Life after faith - how do atheists think about death?
Feb 14, 2016
Life after faith - how do atheists ground morals?
Sep 29, 2015
Life after faith - How do atheists find meaning & purpose
Aug 28, 2015
Why I don't trust the Bible - Part 5 – An inaccurate description of reality
Jul 29, 2015
Why I dont trust the Bible - Clearly human writing history.
Jun 24, 2015
Why I Don't Trust The Bible - The New Testament authors misuse Hebrew scriptures
May 15, 2015
Why I don’t trust the Bible – A Disturbingly Violent and Unjust System of Ethics
Apr 16, 2015
Why I don't trust the Bible - Inconsistencies, discrepancies and contradictions
Mar 9, 2015
Why do I write? An overly sentimental open letter to religious believers
Feb 19, 2015
What if you're wrong? Seven risks of being closed minded about religion
Feb 4, 2015
Talking to God - five questions from an agnostic ex-preacher
Jan 8, 2015
5 Big myths about why people leave their religion
Dec 16, 2014
25 Strange facts you didnt know about Christmas
Nov 20, 2014
How people treat a skeptic
Oct 7, 2014
How to be a good skeptic
Sep 30, 2014
Biblical Slavery - The uncomfortable truth
Sep 18, 2014
Top Ten Deleted Bible Verses That Were Not in the Original Text
Sep 4, 2014
Why I changed - Biblical studies scares my buddies
Aug 27, 2014
Why I changed - Pentecostalism is as clear as glossolalia
Aug 20, 2014
Why I changed - Preachers know less than science teachers
Aug 12, 2014
Why I changed - signs and wonders are emotionalist blunders
Aug 5, 2014
Why I changed - the psychology of demon possession
Jul 18, 2014
RAPTURE ME! growing up during the end of the world
Jun 26, 2014
"Biblical" - the most abused term in the english language
Jun 18, 2014
Why do we polarize, fight, and misunderstand each other
Jun 12, 2014
Moving Mountains - Does a literal reading of the Bible teach psychokinesis?
May 30, 2014
THE LOST SOUL: 8 reasons why we do not have a spiritual soul
May 20, 2014
Biblically Drunk - Survey, Statistics, Charts of the Bible and Alcohol
May 7, 2014
How to Obtain Eternal Life, Synoptics vs John
Apr 22, 2014
Bible science? Ancient Hebrew Cosmology
Apr 14, 2014
Did Jesus really sweat blood?
Apr 9, 2014
Bible psychology, an erroneous view of the mind
Apr 1, 2014
7 Reasons not to trust biblical scholars
Mar 26, 2014
Was there a Global Flood like in the film Noah? The Theology, History, and Science
Mar 25, 2014
Was there a Global Flood like in the film Noah? The Impossible Journey of the Ark
Mar 25, 2014
Was there a Global Flood like in the film Noah? Part 1: The Biblical Text
Mar 14, 2014
Crazy Theology: What the early church fathers believed
Mar 4, 2014
The Evil of Nationalism
Feb 23, 2014
Is persecution proof of truth?
Feb 11, 2014
CS LEWIS - The most beloved heretic
Feb 6, 2014
Evolution of a creationist, an appeal to young earth creationists
Jan 28, 2014
Five Intriguing and Alternative Views About Heaven
Jan 24, 2014
Twenty things you should do in your twenties
Jan 21, 2014
Christianity is just like the world! How to tell the difference
Jan 14, 2014
Bloody Hell - Is there room for alternative views of hell?
Jan 10, 2014
Guardians vs Explorers: Firing of Epistemological Guns
Jan 7, 2014
Guardians vs Explorers: The Battle of Presuppositions
Dec 30, 2013
Top Ten Posts of 2013
Dec 27, 2013
The Unjust War Between Christianity and Homosexuality
Dec 19, 2013
Islam, the religion of peace and the secret study of Christian thinking and Biblical illiteracy
Dec 18, 2013
Islam is the religion of peace?
Dec 10, 2013
Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? The Historical Background of Christmas and Our Reaction.
Dec 3, 2013
Psychology of Theology - Why and how we hate different opinions
Nov 26, 2013
Is Loving Jesus Simple? And Why We Need More Than Emotions
Nov 19, 2013
Is the Bible as Simple Book? And Difficulties That Say We Need More Than 'Pat Answers'
Nov 13, 2013
Facebook & Religion - We all have a Persecution complex
Nov 4, 2013
Deadly Faith - The Dangers of Extreme Faith Healing
Oct 30, 2013
100 Reasons Why I Kissed Halloween Conspiracy Theories Goodbye
Oct 25, 2013
The Historic Facts About Halloween You Probably Dont Know
Oct 22, 2013
Jesus hates your version of "Family Values"
Oct 14, 2013
The Great Mystery: What Happens to Children That Die?
Oct 7, 2013
When Science Overtakes the God of the Gaps
Sep 30, 2013
Ten hard questions about speaking in tongues (glossolalia and xenoglossy)
Sep 25, 2013
Response to "Is every word inspired by God in the same way?"
Sep 23, 2013
Did God dictate every single word in the Bible?
Sep 13, 2013
22 Lost books that are mentioned in the Bible
Sep 10, 2013
The secret Ten Commandments few people know
Sep 5, 2013
10 Bible verses where ‘all’ does not mean ‘all.’
Aug 29, 2013
Sehnsucht - Longing For The Land That Was Lost
Aug 21, 2013
Genesis 1 science or story: Responding to Criticism 1
Aug 20, 2013
Is Genesis 1 a scientific account or an ancient origins story
Aug 13, 2013
The scariest Bible passage for conservative Christians
Aug 8, 2013
I would rather be a liberal than a fundamentalist
Aug 2, 2013
Some days I don’t like going to church
Jul 16, 2013
Some Days I'm not sure I Believe in God
Jul 9, 2013
Some days I don’t want to read the Bible
Jul 1, 2013
Are the Old Ways the Best? Why the Early Church is not the Ideal Church.
Jun 19, 2013
Everything is pointless: your life probably has no meaning.
Jun 13, 2013
Don’t follow your heart: how to be freed from your feelings
Jun 11, 2013
The “Game of Why”: how kids are the smartest of us all and everything leads to God.
Jun 4, 2013
How many times should I forgive someone for the same thing?
May 31, 2013
Redemption group psalm - the only poetry I have ever written
May 28, 2013
4 Reasons we fight: an analysis of the reasons fights break out
May 24, 2013
Is everything God’s will? The Practical implications
May 22, 2013
Is everything that happens Gods will? - A Scriptural Synthesis
May 21, 2013
Is everything God’s will? The philosophical hypothesis
May 17, 2013
Ancient enemies of masculinity: chauvinism and feminism
May 16, 2013
Modern Enemies of manhood and masculinity: Prolonged adolescence and reckless machismo
May 14, 2013
12 Reasons you should find a new church
May 8, 2013
Touch not the Lords anointed and modern day pastors
May 6, 2013
How do I stop wanting destructive things?
May 3, 2013
Slaves to sin: 10 ways we respond in bondage
May 1, 2013
Ufos and aliens: What should Christians believe?
Apr 29, 2013
Poor Bastard - something a Christian cannot be
Apr 26, 2013
Ten ways I was too proud: how pride and selfishness creeps into your life.
Apr 24, 2013
What is folk religion? 6 Attributes of folk theology
Apr 22, 2013
Being drawn to God? Calvinism and Arminianism in John 6:44 and John 12:32
Apr 19, 2013
The Boston Bombing and Racism
Apr 17, 2013
Does God heal a broken heart totally and finally?
Apr 15, 2013
Why did you wake up today? 4 motives that drive our lives
Apr 12, 2013
The Gosnell conspiracy and twenty questions for abortionists
Apr 10, 2013
5 Types of married couples... and which one you want to be
Apr 8, 2013
How will they remember you?
Apr 5, 2013
3 Reasons it’s hard to be a Slavic immigrant and a Christian
Apr 3, 2013
The end to your shame - why you don't have to be ashamed anymore
Apr 1, 2013
6 issues Christians must always fight against
Mar 29, 2013
12 Reasons why Jesus died
Mar 27, 2013
Does Jesus want us to dump (boycott) Starbucks and other corporations that “promote homosexuality”
Mar 25, 2013
6 Common errors about the Holy Spirit
Mar 22, 2013
Discussion with Roger Olson about free will, choices, love, and God's character
Mar 18, 2013
3 ways to respond to what you hear in church
Mar 15, 2013
The danger of over spiritualizing
Mar 13, 2013
10 Reasons to have a Christian blog
Mar 11, 2013
Why married sex is better than “casual sex”
Mar 8, 2013
Six different views of predestination, what do calvinists and arminians believe?
Mar 6, 2013
8 Incredible Lessons from the Birth of Moses
Mar 4, 2013
How to destroy the authority of a church using legalism
Mar 1, 2013
8 mistakes that all Christians make
Feb 27, 2013
3 tips to get a promotion at your first real job
Feb 25, 2013
3 essential parts of a Christian life
Feb 22, 2013
How to deal with the “friendzone"
Feb 20, 2013
3 Ways Music is Dangerous
Feb 18, 2013
Russian meteorite a sign from God?
Feb 15, 2013
3 Bible Heroes Exactly Like Me
Feb 13, 2013
4 Reasons to Celebrate Valentines Day
Feb 11, 2013
Do people get what they deserve?
Feb 8, 2013
4 Sex tips from the Bible
Feb 6, 2013
4 Ways to deal with modern skeptics
Feb 4, 2013
Those who disagree are not wolves
Feb 1, 2013
4 Ways Boys Become Men
Jan 30, 2013
4 Tricks to Being Successful
Jan 28, 2013
3 misconceptions Slavic’s have about American churches
Jan 25, 2013
Two Paths to Salvation
Jan 23, 2013
6 Reasons why John Calvin Is amazing
Jan 21, 2013
3 Reasons for white people to care about MLK
Jan 18, 2013
The greatest lie people believe
Jan 16, 2013
4 Things to do when you sin
Jan 14, 2013
Why you need a Bible and books
Jan 11, 2013
3 Reasons why God lets us get the flu
Jan 9, 2013
Theology and tools
Jan 7, 2013
5 Steps To Become Awesome
Jan 4, 2013
How to make girls like you
Jan 2, 2013
The Idolatry of 'New Year Prayer'
Dec 31, 2012
65 New Years Resolutions from Jonathan Edwards
Dec 28, 2012
3 Awesome parties in the Bible
Dec 26, 2012
Avoid this mistake or burn in hell
Dec 24, 2012
3 Secrets to Christmas joy
Dec 19, 2012
Christianity and Guns: 3 views
Dec 17, 2012
Finding Jesus in The Hobbit Film
Dec 12, 2012
Slavic Christians in America – the future for Russian and Ukrainian churches.
Dec 10, 2012
Christianity and football: 4 bad lessons
Dec 7, 2012
3 of my mistakes you should avoid
Dec 5, 2012
4 Strange groups united against the authority of the Bible
Dec 3, 2012
3 Questions you must ask before you die
Nov 30, 2012
3 steps to find your spouse
Nov 28, 2012
Obamacare and the 2013 RFID microchip (5 reasons you should be calm)
Nov 26, 2012
3 Different types of Christianity
Nov 21, 2012
5 Dangerous Thanksgiving Traditions
Nov 19, 2012
3 Ways Arminians are either Calvinists, Deists, or Open Theists
Nov 16, 2012
6 Practical Reasons to Reject Porn
Nov 15, 2012
5 Satanic rituals that Christians perform without knowing
Nov 12, 2012
There is an amazing secret in the story of David & Goliath!
Nov 9, 2012
5 foolish arguments you must never use in a theological discussion
Nov 7, 2012
7 things Christians should consider about gay marriage
Nov 5, 2012
9 tips for sharing your faith without being a weirdo
Nov 2, 2012
5 Reasons Russian Pastors are Awesome
Oct 31, 2012
Today is one of my favorite Holidays! Celebrate with me!
Oct 30, 2012
5 hilarious things Fundamentalists do on Halloween.
Oct 27, 2012
8 quotes that radically changed my theology
Oct 25, 2012
7 shocking facts about the Bukhantsov murders in Sacramento.
Oct 24, 2012
When should I leave my (Russian) Church?
Oct 22, 2012
4 reasons everything you know about worship is wrong.
Oct 20, 2012
20 ways to say I love you
Oct 19, 2012
Husbands, Romance, and Jesus
Oct 18, 2012
6 reasons why Russian churches love conspiracy theories
Oct 16, 2012
3 unbiblical methods used to get the gift of tongues
Oct 15, 2012
The meaning of “Broken Crown” by Mumford and Sons. Religion, hypocrisy, and Christianity.
Oct 8, 2012
Feel judged by the church?
Oct 4, 2012
God's providence through an old abandoned website
Oct 1, 2012
Is every sickness to be healed?
Sep 28, 2012
Free will is locked in a prison
Sep 27, 2012
This is how Jesus treats us
Sep 26, 2012
A crumb and the pebble.
Sep 24, 2012
4 ways to be a reliable man.
Sep 22, 2012
Top 3 (Christian themed) fantasy book series
Sep 21, 2012
Kiss Your Spouse!
Sep 20, 2012
I lied in a Sunday school Bible contest
Sep 19, 2012
Feed your skin. Feed your body.
Sep 17, 2012
5 steps to deal with chronic critics
Sep 14, 2012
How to be a real man in a marriage?
Sep 13, 2012
The Artist who paints in colors of wisdom.
Sep 5, 2012
Is 666 a chip or something else?
Sep 4, 2012
Spurgeon on smoking
Sep 2, 2012
Why you should stop waiting for the rapture
Aug 27, 2012
Thinking the fear of hell can save
Aug 22, 2012
Why pray if everything is predestined?
Aug 14, 2012
Is it wrong for women to wear pants to church?
Jul 26, 2012
The Story of Your Life
Jul 5, 2012
How can a girl make a guy take things slow?
Jun 18, 2012
Christian we’re not in the Old Testament
Jun 5, 2012
How do I deal with Christians who are prejudiced and judgemental?
May 31, 2012
What is Christianity
May 23, 2012
How do you know you are saved?
May 15, 2012
How can I find my identity in Christ?
May 10, 2012
Bridge to Nowhere
Apr 16, 2012
How can I help my friend deal with lust?
Apr 13, 2012
Our Brains are Changing
Apr 11, 2012
How can I hear Gods voice?
Mar 29, 2012
Why do Christian suffer?
Mar 12, 2012
Are different music styles sinful?
Mar 6, 2012
Is Kathryn Kuhlman a false teacher?
Mar 3, 2012
What is the Law in the Bible?
Feb 28, 2012
Are Christians saints or sinners?
Feb 25, 2012
What to do when I am spiritually dry?
Feb 23, 2012
Can christians cuss and swear?
Feb 18, 2012
Is holy laughter in the Bible?
Feb 14, 2012
How can I be the right woman for marriage?
Feb 7, 2012
Do I need to tell my sexual past before marriage?
Jan 31, 2012
Do Christian women need to wear head coverings?
Jan 25, 2012
Stop Bringing the World into the Church!
Jan 6, 2012
Do christians prefer virgins?
Dec 15, 2011
Why are there different denominations?
Dec 13, 2011
The Spirit only interrupts, never plans?
Dec 5, 2011
Is modern worship biblical?
Dec 2, 2011
What is Calvinism?
Nov 17, 2011
Can a girl pursue a guy?
Nov 14, 2011
Can I date someone from another religion
Nov 10, 2011
Do I need to obey my parents on everything?
Nov 8, 2011
Is TV good for Christians?
Nov 2, 2011
Is submission degrading for women?
Oct 28, 2011
Is there Spiritual Depression?
Oct 28, 2011
Speaking in Tongues?
Oct 22, 2011
Tacky Christian (Chain) Messages
Oct 10, 2011
Hypocrisy, hate, and hidden lives
Oct 7, 2011
Is smoking marijuana a sin?
Sep 28, 2011
Do I need to marry premarital sex partner?
Sep 16, 2011
The Longing for something greater
Aug 30, 2011
The End is Not Near, its Here
Aug 16, 2011
Is dancing bad for Christians?
Jun 16, 2011
Women leaders in business?
Jun 14, 2011
7 misconceptions people hold about Calvinism
Jun 6, 2011
Can a Christian be a police officer?
May 23, 2011
Is touching yourself a sin?
May 20, 2011
Is making out a sin?
May 11, 2011
Is it a sin to wear jewelry?
May 10, 2011
Is it sin to wear makeup?
May 7, 2011
12 Reasons Jesus is God
May 7, 2011
What can you say about predestination?
May 5, 2011
Can Women be Leaders?
May 4, 2011
Is there such a thing as emotional adultery?
Apr 27, 2011
6 Lessons from my Engagement
Apr 14, 2011
Is oral sex a sin for Christians?
Apr 7, 2011
Should I have a problem marrying a girl who was in love with another guy?
Apr 4, 2011
Friends drifting apart because of sin
Mar 31, 2011
Is Obama the Antichrist
Mar 10, 2011
Guys attracted to Proverbs 31 woman?
Jan 20, 2011
Need a change this year?
Jan 15, 2011
The Unpardonable Sin
Dec 1, 2010
8 Tips for the Best Youth Ministry
Nov 29, 2010
7 Christmas Rules
Oct 21, 2010
Being careless with words
Aug 26, 2010
Does God author sin?
Aug 19, 2010
Not knowing where we come from
Jul 30, 2010
Idolizing Theology
Jul 20, 2010
The Green Bible
Jun 28, 2010
A Puritan Prayer
Jun 2, 2010
Most Dangerous Ways to Earn Gods Favor
May 25, 2010
Getting Stoned in Church
Apr 20, 2010
Faith is Super-Psychic Mind Force
Apr 6, 2010
Easter is About Everything, Except Jesus
Apr 1, 2010
Sickness is Punishment from God?
Mar 18, 2010
Seek Hidden Knowledge When All is Revealed
Mar 18, 2010
Top 3 Things Churchgoers are Afraid to Admit
Mar 11, 2010
Listen for the Sound of Silence
Mar 5, 2010
Limit the Power of Christ's Sacrifice
Mar 2, 2010
Is Humanity is More Depraved Than Before?
Feb 25, 2010