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Abortion: What the Bible Says and What It Doesn’t

Christians cite the Bible as the reason why abortion is immoral. With Roe v. Wade being reversed, I felt we should fact check that argument.

Does God Control Your Life?

Does God control your life? Many Christians think so. Unfortunately, this belief is one of the most destructive in Christianity.

The Death of Thinking

With school principals quietly removing books from their libraries, we are creating a world where critical thinking will no longer exist.

For Your Consideration

In this post I review two progressive Christian authors: Brian Holley's The God I Left Behind and Rusty Williams' Doubt on Trial.

The Perfection Paradox (Part 3): Assumption 3

In part three, we tackle the final assumption: God needed Jesus to be perfect because we could not meet God’s expectations.

How vs. Why

When science and religion clash, the debate is often cast in polarities. Each side is very black and white. For instance, the...

We Put the ‘Fun’ in Fundamentalist!

Back in 2001, I had made the decision that I wanted to pursue becoming a pastor. Depending on your denominational affiliation (Lutheran,...

Where Do Our Beliefs Come From?

Have you ever considered where your beliefs come from? Although many people assume their beliefs are the result of their own reflections...

Welcome to the Party!

I want to welcome you to the Restorative Faith Blog! Every month there will be posts coming from this website highlighting themes and...