Religion – Freedom From Fundamentalism

Growing Kids God’s Way: Part 14

Growing Kids God’s Way – Chapter 16, Chapter 17, and Epilogue

Justice

This post is a bit more frank and forward than some of my previous posts. It expresses my pain and anger at the lack of justice in this world.

Self Worth and Sin

Despite what your church may teach, you are not worthless nor are you wicked.

The Fourth of July is here. And with it comes a lot of mixed emotions. I was raised in American nationalism all through my life into my early 20s. I grew up with my life being shaped by 9/11, and the wave of American pride and nationalism that came after it. I watched my fatherContinue reading “4th of July”

Growing Kids God’s Way – Part 11 (Repentance)

Gary Ezzo instructs on how to restore a parents relationship with their child after a discipline session.

Conspiracies and Fundamentalism

A post on the relationship between fundamentalism and conspiracy theories.

Is Pensacola Christian College A Cult? – Part 1

Is Pensacola Christian College a cult? Comparing PCC’s treatment of students to Steven Hassan’s BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. This post focuses on the first point – behavior control.

Growing Kids God’s Way – Part 7

Growing Kid’s God’s Way. Chapter 7. Respect for the Elderly. In which Gary Ezzo introduces parents to the interrupt rule and mandated use of titles and last names.

Fear and Salvation

Assurance in salvation. How can someone really know that they are saved? And my fears and anxiety around this question from my times as an evangelical.

Growing Kids God’s Way – Part 4

Gary Ezzo’s “Growing Kid’s God’s Way” Chapter 3-4. Love Languages and a father’s mandate.