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Frequently Asked Questions

In this post I’m going to offer snapshot answers to actual frequently asked questions I’m asked on a regular basis. Each of these answers could be expanded upon almost indefinitely, but I’ll do my best to be as concise as possible. Do you believe in God? I don’t believe in some entity out there separate…

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Matthew 24 and the Coming of Jesus

In this post I offer an exploration of Matthew 23 and 24— one that promises to challenge the accepted belief that Jesus will return in our near future. In this post, we embark on a quest to uncover the true meaning behind these often read passages, challenging popularly held interpretations and shedding light on their…

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Why I Am No Longer a Christian

Understandably, I’m often bombarded with a barrage of questions each week, during my live sessions, in video comments, and through emails on rickquestionsthings.com, about why I left the ministry and Christianity. While I’ve written about this topic before, it seems fitting to share yet another post explaining the core reasons for why I am no…

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The Truth Behind the Resurrection of Jesus

As I write this article, it is currently around Easter and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are hot topics on the minds of Christians right now. I’ve been asked my thoughts on the topic of the resurrection as an ex-pastor and ex-Christian. In this post I’ll share a few of my thoughts on the…

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What is Meant by the Coming of Jesus

In this post we’ll take a look at what I consider to be one of the clearest passages on the topic of the return of Jesus. We’ll discover what the coming of Jesus actually means, and why it is certain that Jesus will never return. The World Waits Generation after generation waits for the immanent…