Kessler Syndrome and Christianity’s Theological Junkyard

January 29, 2025 By Stuart Delony

Somewhere in the vast emptiness of space, an ever-growing cloud of debris hurtles around our planet. Broken satellites, leftover rocket parts, and other discarded remnants of human ambition orbit Earth, a floating junkyard that threatens the future of space exploration. It’s called the Kessler Syndrome, a cascading collision of space junk creating even more space junk. And in case you’re wondering—yes, this is a metaphor for the mess that is American Christianity. The theological orbit around Jesus’ teachings has become... Read more

MLK’s Wisdom in the Age of Trump: A Call to Resist

January 20, 2025 By Stuart Delony

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Did you ever notice how Martin Luther King Jr.’s story gets boiled down to the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech? Like that’s the only thing he ever said. The feel-good parts make it easy to ignore the uncomfortable truth: King wasn’t here for our comfort. He was here to confront power and oppression. Yet here we are again. It’s another MLK Day with our country facing many of the same issues King fought against, especially in the wake of another... Read more

Three-Body Problem: Faith, Reality, and Modern Christianity

January 15, 2025 By Stuart Delony

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In science, the Three-Body Problem refers to the chaotic and unpredictable motion of three celestial bodies interacting with one another. The kicker? There’s no real solution. The gravitational forces between them are so complex that, no matter how much math you throw at it – their future movements can’t be predicted with certainty. It’s an intriguing concept, but why stop at physics? Modern Christianity has perfected its own version of the Three-Body Problem. It’s an endless, futile tug-of-war between faith,... Read more

Let’s Ruin Christmas

December 24, 2024 By Stuart Delony

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Christmas is that season of joy, peace, and completely fabricated nativity scenes. So, while you’re decking the halls and singing ‘Silent Night,’ let’s ruin the holiday magic by diving into the Christmas story’s biblical plot holes and historical head-scratchers—the tale that inspired countless plastic versions of the ‘eight pound, six ounce, newborn infant Jesus, who doesn’t even know a word yet—cuddly but still omnipotent.’ The Great Bethlehem Baby Massacre The Gospel of Matthew tells us that King Herod, upon hearing... Read more

When Love Gives Up the Ghost

December 18, 2024 By Stuart Delony

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“Give up the ghost” is one of those phrases that has stuck around long after its meaning faded. Rooted in the King James Bible, it once described something solemn: the very breath of life departing from the body. But over time, it’s become more about dead toasters and abandoned towns. We say it with a smirk now, reserving it for things that have lost their purpose—things that stopped working long before anyone noticed. Maybe the same could be said for... Read more

Faith That Moves Mountains… Or Just Builds Molehills?

December 10, 2024 By Stuart Delony

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When Jesus said faith could move mountains, I doubt he meant rearranging molehills and calling it holy work. You know, something along the lines of feeding the hungry, helping the poor, or generally being decent humans. But somewhere along the way, that bold notion of mountain-moving faith got hijacked by the urge to make mountains out of molehills—and here we are, surrounded by molehills dressed up as divine duties. Let’s get real: today’s Christianity has a molehill problem. We’ve traded... Read more

Rethinking Masculine Strength Beyond Alpha Bro-vado

December 3, 2024 By Stuart Delony

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Former Catholic priest James Kavanaugh’s poem, “There Are Men Too Gentle to Live Among Wolves,” offers a look into a kind of masculinity that gets overshadowed in today’s MAGA-driven bro culture. The gentle men in his poem are the ones who “wonder if the leaves will change their color soon.” This vision sharply contrasts with the loud, chest-thumping version of “strength” we’re so often shown. These guys aren’t outdated or old-fashioned. They’re symbols of a different kind of strength –... Read more

How to Survive Thanksgiving with Your Sanity and Soul Intact

November 26, 2024 By Stuart Delony

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I know many of you are still marinating in that dirty, post-election depression, stuck playing the twisted mind game of ‘Which of my neighbors are outright hateful bigots and which are just casually fine with hateful bigots?’ Are you still dodging the news, hoping to avoid the relentless march of America’s kakistocracy—now fueled by Christian Nationalism, weaponized ignorance, and a disturbing amount of graven bootlicking? I feel you. These days, solace feels like a luxury, though sometimes I find mine... Read more

What Happens When Orange Jesus Fades?

November 5, 2024 By Stuart Delony

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You remember the story: Moses takes off for a bit to get some divine downloads, and the Israelites lose their patience. They melt down their jewelry, fashion themselves a shiny golden calf, and proceed to worship the thing like it’s the latest cultural craze. Fast-forward a few millennia, and here we are again—but this time, the golden calf is covered in bronzer and has an obsession for authoritarians. Yep, I’m talking about Donald J. Trump, the chosen idol of a... Read more

Polling, Preaching, and the “Nones”

November 3, 2024 By Stuart Delony

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Election season is in full swing, which means one thing—pollsters are blowing up your phone, desperately hoping you’ll pick up and help them predict the future. But here’s the catch: nobody under 40 is answering. Why? Because, well, trust issues. Between scam calls, fake IRS threats, and “urgent” car warranties, there’s nothing good waiting on the other end. So why are pollsters still leaning on the idea that a quick phone call to a stranger will give them a reliable... Read more