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Brien Pittman

Brien’s articles for FāVS generally revolve around ideas and beliefs that create unhealthy deadlock divisions between groups. He has received (minor) writing awards for his short stories and poetry from the cities of Portland, Oregon and the city of (good beer) Sapporo, Japan. In 2010 he was asked to present several articles for the California Senate Committee “Task Force for Suicide Prevention” and has been published by online magazines and a couple national poetry anthologies in print form.

The Bible Says: Is it OK to Drink Alcohol?

THE BIBLE SAYS: IS IT OK TO DRINK ALCOHOL? Below are the Scriptures that many people are conflicted about.

Repressive Religion: The Ordeal of Leaving Part 2

With spiritual and religious abuse, the social context is completely different from any other recovery situation. In the case of religious abuse, a person is often pressured by family and church members to return to the church, is reminded in many ways that they are to blame for their suffering and is readily condemned. In essence, they are forced to return to the perpetrator of their abuse.

Toxic Teachings that Disempower and Scar Spirituality, Part 3

Within the Christian faith, there are those who believe a doctrine of “once saved, always saved.” The anxiety of this doctrine for many is determining whether they were ever truly saved, especially for those who did not have a dramatic manifestation of a rebirth or salvation experience.

The Bible Says: Is it wrong to have sex outside marriage?

THE BIBLE SAYS: IS IT WRONG TO HAVE SEX OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE?

VIDEO: Is it possible we’re more biased than we know?

Is it possible we’re more biased than we know? See if you can make through this entire video.

Toxic Teachings that Disempower and Scar Spirituality Part 2

The key doctrine is eternal damnation (or annihilation) for all unbelievers and especially for those who leave the religion. This is the terrifying backdrop for the salvation message presented to all newcomers and all children born into the faith.

The Bible Says: What was Sodom’s Sin?

THE BIBLE SAYS: WHAT WAS SODOM’S SIN? Below are the Scriptures that many people are conflicted about.

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