The "Stream of Consciousness" Bible Story
Too much caffeine + too little sleep + too much Bible = Adam was the first man and had no mother or father; so he was an orphan. His wife, Eve, gave him an apple pie to eat. It was … Continue reading →
View ArticleWhat to Do in Case of a Nuclear Attack
Some time ago I saw guidelines prepared by a human resources department outlining what employees are to do in the case of a nuclear attack. Though the statement was utterly serious, I laughed through...
View ArticleStop Being Teachable!
I have long believed that being teachable is a commendable Christian virtue . . . reflecting, humility, grace, and openness to the maturing work of the Holy Spirit. In fact, I have often published...
View ArticleAre You an Evangelical?
I am often asked, “What does it mean to be an Evangelical?” The problem of defining evangelicalism is almost insurmountable. Whole books have been written about this. Attempted answers include “Anybody...
View ArticleDelirious Melons: Watermelons, Cucumbers, and Gourds in Early Christian Polemics
As a child, every year during the week leading up to Halloween I would sit in front of the television and watch the drama of Shulz’s It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown painfully unfold before my...
View ArticleThe NEW Quest for the Historical Santa
The acute sufferings purportedly endured by Nicholas of Myra at the hands of his fourth-century Roman persecutors pale in comparison to the torture his legacy has endured ever since. Through the...
View ArticleMy Accordion and My Christian Life
About a year ago I took up the accordion. Ever since, I have considered whether this was a good idea. I acquired the very old two-reed Hohner for $25 from an older gentleman from Germany who wanted to...
View ArticleThe Secret Gospel of Keith, Revised and Updated Edition
The Secret Gospel of Keith Fully revised and updated translation from the original Syteremic1 by Michael J. Svigel, including recently discovered sayings 20-25. 1 The beginning of the account of the...
View Article“Papias, the Outcast Father”
Lyrics by Michael J. Svigel (To the tune of “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer”) ________ Papias the outcast Father Was a bishop once revered, ’Til those in later ages Had his reputation smeared. _______...
View Article“I Am Truly Pleasant to Read”: My Dialogue with Spambot
Every day I get several attempted comment posts at www.retrochristianity.com from Spambots. Of course, normally I just delete them. But today I decided to give Spambot an opportunity to be heard....
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