Laura Farhy
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What I Actually Believe: A Faith Beyond Fundamentalism
Lately, I’ve been fielding questions about my faith. Pointed questions from traditionalists and fundamentalists who sense I’m not checking all their doctrinal boxes. They’re right. My journey through doubt and reconstruction has led me somewhere different, somewhere that feels more… Continue reading
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Reasons “Biblical” Doesn’t Always Mean “Christlike” (And Why It Matters)
Here’s a question that might challenge your beliefs: What if something can be biblical but not Christlike? Realizing this difference changed how I read scripture, how I think about church teaching, and what it means to follow Jesus. The truth… Continue reading
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Book Shelf
Theology can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. Whether conversations about theology have felt out of reach, over your head, or irrelevant, consider this book an invitation to the dialogue. In The Lost Apostle award-winning journalist Rena Pederson investigates a… Continue reading
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Resources for Overcoming Religious Trauma
Secular Support For Religious Trauma Faith-Guided Support for Religious Trauma Organizations & Support Communities Finding a Therapist Books Podcasts A few worth exploring: Bodies Behind the Bus (survivor stories), Sunday School Dropouts (experts and lived experience in recovery), and Surviving the Black Church (specifically addresses religious trauma… Continue reading
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5 Lessons from Matthew 4: Why Biblical Literacy Matters More Than Ever
Matthew 4 contains one of the most fascinating exchanges in scripture: Satan tempting Jesus in the wilderness. But here’s what struck me when I really sat with this passage: Satan knows the Bible. Really knows it. He quotes scripture accurately,… Continue reading
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Reading the Bible Like Literature: A Fresh Approach to Ancient Texts
When I set out to rebuild my relationship with faith, I hit an immediate roadblock: how do you read the Bible when everyone seems to interpret it differently? Pastors, scholars, skeptics, and believers all claim authority over these ancient texts.… Continue reading
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Why Are Christians Such Hypocrites? (And Why That’s a Human Problem)
Let’s address the elephant in the room: Christians have a reputation for hypocrisy. The accusation isn’t new, and honestly, it’s often deserved. But before we pile on religious folks exclusively, we need to recognize something crucial: hypocrisy isn’t strictly a… Continue reading
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