I was sitting in church this week, and I asked myself how I would answer this question: “Is Christianity arrogant because it claims to be the only way to God?”…
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Reflections from my Summer Internship in Nashville
If you were wondering where I was the past 6 weeks, I was in Nashville, TN for an internship at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. As I have now…
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Learning From the Garden, Pressing Towards the City
When praying about my struggles with same-sex attractions, people have said many prayers for me throughout my life. Most prayers have been helpful and I truly appreciate any prayers that…
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On the Labels ‘Ex-Gay’ and ‘Ex-Homosexual’
My name has been mentioned in a few media outlets regarding the press conference I spoke at on May 29 regarding AB 2943. Both of these media outlets have put…
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What is California Assembly Bill 2943 (AB 2943)?
By now, if you live in California, you have probably heard about AB 2943, a bill that is meant to declare conversion and reparative therapy to be fraudulent business practices….
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What Does the Bible Say About Singleness and Celibacy?
During the Protestant Reformation, the great thinkers of that era like Luther and Calvin harshly criticized the mandated celibacy that was imposed on priests in the Catholic church while extolling…
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California 2018 Primary Election Guide
It’s that time again! The California Primary Elections are being held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Primaries as very important as they determine who we get to vote for in…
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Did Jesus Experience Temptation Like We Do?
Did Jesus struggle with the same day-to-day temptation that we, as Christians, face on a daily basis? If so, in what ways was his experience similar or different? Exploring such…
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Life, Liberty, and the Second Amendment
The recent shooting and devastation at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has revived the gun control vs. Second Amendment debate. However, this time seems different for some reason….
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The Pentateuch: A Demonstration of God’s Faithfulness and Desire for Covenant Relationship
The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, is a word that is commonly applied to the first 5 books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The word…
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