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The Backyard Church

Dan Foster
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A safe place for people who have a faith but can't, don't, or won't go to church

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STORY OF THE WEEK: A Pastor Says You Don't Have to Believe in the Virgin Birth. Is He Right?

The Apostle Paul never mentioned it. Jesus never taught it. And the theological implications are fascinating.

If you ever want to find out just how loving and accepting your local evangelical church really is, I have a suggestion. Stand up...

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STORY OF THE WEEK: The Pope Has Cancer. So Does My Wife. What Does That Say About God?

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STORY OF THE WEEK: It’s Official: Christians Have Better Sex

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Christians have always been a bit weird when it comes to sex.

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Behind the Iconic 1968 Protest Photo Is a Story of Faith, Race, Courage and Consequence

You have probably seen the photograph.

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STORY OF THE WEEK: The Strange Bible Story Where Five Women Convince God to Change His Law

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What if I told you God once changed the law because five women said it was unfair?

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