My uncle Matt recently died of COVID. He was unvaccinated and in his mid-60s. When his symptoms got severe, he turned first to Ivermectin, then to the hospital, where he struggled to breathe for two weeks and ultimately died.
We weren’t particularly close, but it was still a shock to…
Ghosts in the Machine — an RfRx talk with Nate Phelps
Submitted by Jenna Chiles
The phrase “Ghost in the Machine” was coined by British philosopher Gilbert Ryle in his work the Concept of the Mind (1949). It was meant as a rebuttal to Rene Descartes’ concept of mind-body dualism.
Before I get into Ryle’s ideas, let me explain Descartes’. Mind-body…
The Differing Bibles of Believers
Submitted by Barrett Evans
Over the course of my somewhat lengthy deconstruction process, I frequently discovered that reasons for doubting traditional Christian ideas were actually much stronger than I had initially suspected. Perhaps one of the clearest examples of this general dynamic came while learning about the complex history of…
Realizing it’s over — an RfRx talk with Janice Selby, RPC
I’m happily married and don’t have any plans to divorce my partner, but I’ve had enough breakups in my lifetime to imagine what divorcing a long time spouse might be like.
There’s a moment when the way he chews is so disgusting you can’t imagine kissing him again. Then he…
How not to be a secular a$$hole, an RfRx Talk with Rebecca Williams LMFT
Submitted by Jenna Chiles
I’ve worked customer service for many years, and I’ve noticed some of the best and worst customers I’ve had also worked customer service — some even did the same job I do. There are the super nice ones who are always understanding when you’re busy or…
Is Your Religion’s Founder Imaginary, an RfRx talk with David Fitzgerald
Submitted by Jenna Chiles
I saw my first magic trick when I was maybe 8 or 9. Magic was one of those forbidden things in our very Christian household, so I was mesmerized when I saw this trick. We had a young youth/children’s minister at our church that I’ll call…
Adjustment to Parenthood, an RfRx talk with Kayce Hodos, LCMHC
Submitted by Jenna Chiles
One of the hardest things I ever did was become a parent. Up to the point egg met sperm, my whole life had been just for me. I could go where I wanted when I wanted (for the most part). If I wanted to take a…
There’s nothing wrong with you.
Submitted by Shawn Helgerson (https://ohmprojectsnj.wixsite.com/ohmprojects)
Are you leaving your religion? That’s a good thing. There’s nothing wrong with you. In fact, one could say it’s an excellent sign that you’re growing.
I want you to think back for a moment. Can you remember your first day of school? I remember…
In recent days, news broke that Josh Duggar, son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar of TLC’s “19 Kids & Counting,” was arrested on charges of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse images.
Although this comes as a shock to many in the evangelical community, it did not surprise anyone…
Dying Out Loud — An RfRx talk with Dave Warnock
Submitted by Jenna Chiles
Since Covid-19 came to America, thoughts of death haven’t been far from my mind. Every day, I hear the shocking totals of fatalities and infection rates, and I can’t help but think that my family or…
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