Stories of courage and survival — Over the past few weeks, I have had dozens of Africans reaching out to me on Facebook, begging for help. Literally dozens. And they all have one thing in common. They are gay men who have been driven from their homes, disowned by their own families, and facing imprisonment —…

It’s not as clear cut as you think — Ask pretty much any evangelical Christian anywhere why Jesus died on the cross, and they will invariably tell you, “Jesus died to pay the price for our sins,” or words to that effect. It’s an idea that has become so deeply rooted in Christian belief that most Christians automatically assume…

Criminal acts on sacred soil — There’s something captivating about connecting with the spiritual and cultural heritage of the First Nations’ peoples. Australia — my country — is home to many awe-inspiring sites that hold deep significance for our Indigenous communities, from the ancient rock cave art sites scattered throughout Kakadu National Park to the iconic…

The spiritual shake-up sweeping the nation — In a nation renowned for its melting pot of cultures and ideas, it seems that even religions are not immune to the allure of change. A recent survey reveals that an increasing number of Americans are embarking on a hilarious game of religious hopscotch, eagerly switching from one belief system…

It’s not what you think it is — “Marriage was, and always will be, the God-ordained union between one man and one woman,” Shouted the pastor as he slammed his fist down on the pulpit. His face was beetroot red, and a little vein on his balded forehead bulged out as he delivered an impassioned exhortation to his…

Torn between two loves: The perpetual rivalry of pastor’s kids and God — Everyone has their own share of hang-ups and complexities, but there’s a certain uniqueness to the experiences of pastor’s kids that often sets them apart. …

My unapologetic response to the guy who thinks I’m going to Hell — It all started when I wrote a blog post entitled “The 40 Reasons I’m No Longer an Evangelical Christian,” where I bared my soul and shared the intricate details of my personal journey and the reasons why I walked away from the evangelical faith. With every word I typed, I…

A Beginner’s Guide on How to Speak Christianese — If you’ve never immersed yourself in the glories of cultural Christianity, then on the off chance that you ever happened to grace the pews of a church, you might find yourself struggling to understand some of the language that you encounter. Like many sub-cultural groups, Christians have their own unique…

What Not to Say When Visiting — Some time back, I decided to conduct a social experiment where I paid a couple of atheist friends to go to a church service, kind of like church “mystery shoppers.” There was a twist, though. My two atheist friends happened to be in a same-sex relationship with each other. I…