Kevin Shrum

Kevin Shrum

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  • Christians are Atheists

    Christians are Atheists

    Let\'s begin with an outlandish claim: Christians are atheists. We want to add to the new generation of atheists that have arrived on the scene

  • Review of Gabe Lyons' Book, 'The Next Christians'

    Review of Gabe Lyons' Book, 'The Next Christians'

    When did the goal of Christianity become removing the "embarrassment label?" I understand Lyons\' concern over embarrassing Christians if he means the silly and cheesy attitudes and behaviors some display in public

  • Immanuel: Gift or Gift-Giver?

    Immanuel: Gift or Gift-Giver?

    I\'ve been rethinking this whole Christmas thing, again. So, here\'s my question, when the Bible uses the term "Immanuel" is it referring to Jesus as the gift of Christmas or to the gifts that He brings to us as Savior?

  • Why is it Always the Pastor's Fault?

    Why is it Always the Pastor's Fault?

    When it comes to church health and life, why is it always the pastor\'s fault when things don\'t go well at church?

  • Freedom's Vanishing Act

    Freedom's Vanishing Act

    By definition, and contrary to popular opinion, freedom is not the freedom to do as one pleases without regard for self or others.

  • American Exceptionalism and the Common Man

    American Exceptionalism and the Common Man

    America is an exceptional nation. One would be hard pressed to find another nation in history that has been as productive, creative, progressive, wealthy, benevolent, equitable, and, yes, blessed as these United States of America.

  • What Evangelism is Not

    What Evangelism is Not

    Let\'s define evangelism by what it is not and then by what it is.

  • Are We a Generation of Flakes?

    Are We a Generation of Flakes?

    If I could combine the creative and stylistic energies of this generation with the duty-bound, tough-mindedness of previous generations, a person would be produced that would be less flaky, but also less rigid than your average American.

  • American Secular Gospel

    American Secular Gospel

    What did I mean when I wrote that it is the American secular gospel that is killing us? Let me break

  • Where Was God in the Flood of Nashville?

    Where Was God in the Flood of Nashville?

    There is a small phrase in the Bible that has been bothering me – especially since the tragic flood that nearly swept Nashville away.