Walking Away From Faith …And Toward Reason (2 of 3)

  Brandon, yesterday we talked about your understanding of the central belief of Christianity—The Gospel—and your journey in the Christian faith.  Today let’s talk about how you began your journey away from faith and toward reason. When did you begin to become disillusioned with Christianity? The other enduring love of my life beside God has been learning about the natural world through the methods of science. I have always been thrilled by science and contemplating Read More …

Walking Away From Faith …And Toward Reason (1 of 3)

  Today, I am starting a multi-part series with my friend Brandon Bravo–a self proclaimed Atheist. Christians, especially in the Evangelical world, are really good at telling and hearing stories of coming to faith.   (Lutheran Side Note: Lutherans are usually not as good telling these stories, it’s not in Lutheran culture to do so.  They are equally bad at hearing these stories because they’re listening to make sure the person understands justification correctly.) Christianity Read More …

Set Apart (Psalm 4)

“But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.” (Psalm 4:3, NRSV) God takes notice of those who are faithful and sets them apart for God’s purpose. This is humbling and truly Good News for those who trust in God. Some may have a troubled conscious and say, “I am not part of the ‘set apart’ for I have committed this or that sin.” Read More …