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Eric Blauer

I am Frederick Christian Blauer IV, but I go by Eric, it sounds less like a megalomaniac but still hints at my Scandinavian destiny of coastal conquest and ultimate rule. I have accumulated a fair number of titles: son, brother, husband, father, pastor, writer, artist and a few other more colorful titles by my fanged fans. I am a lover of story be it heard, read or watched in all beauty, gory or glory. I write and speak as an exorcist or poltergeist, splashing holy water, spilling wine and breaking bread between the apocalypse and a sleeping baby. I am possessed by too many words and they get driven out like wild pigs and into the waters of my blog at www.fcb4.tumblr.com. I work as a pastor at Jacob's Well Church (www.jacobswellspokane.com) across the tracks on 'that' side of town. I follow Christ in East Central Spokane among saints, sinners, angels, demons, crime, condoms, chaos, beauty, goodness and powerful weakness. I have more questions than answers, grey hairs than brown, fat than muscle, fire than fireplace and experience more love from my wife, family and friends than a man should be blessed with in one lifetime.

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ISIS, Jesus and My Struggle with the Pacifist Apologetic

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Spartan and Jesus Economics: A possible path to turning the world upside down?

The Spartans are famed as having built one of the most revered and feared militaries of the ancient world, but their way of life was so harsh and demanding that the word “spartan” has become synonymous with a strict, severe and minimalist way of life.

The Pontifications Of An Angry White Man

I don’t think real change can happen until someone get’s really angry.

“Why I support Israel”

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The Achilles Heel of Pacifism

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