Sean Feucht: The Ramen Shaman’s Political Puppet Show

November 28, 2023 By Stuart Delony

Sean Feucht, dubbed the ‘Ramen Shaman’ for his noodle-esque hairdo, would be laughable if he weren’t so alarmingly influential as a poster boy for dominionism—a belief in Christian control over societal and political institutions. This self-proclaimed Christian nationalist, who gained notoriety with his Let Us Worship tour during the COVID-19 lockdowns, has made a lucrative career from blending religious fervor with right-wing political theatrics. Feucht’s antics aren’t just about spreading the gospel. They’re about promoting a politically charged version of Christianity, more... Read more

Thanksgiving Survival Guide: How Not to Trade Your Soul for a Slice of Turkey

November 23, 2023 By Stuart Delony

The season of gratitude is upon us, and let’s be real, it’s also the season of testing our patience, especially when it involves the annual familial clash of the titans over a stuffed bird. Remember Matthew 16:26? “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain a full plate (or full belly) and lose his own soul?” This verse might as well be the unofficial motto of Thanksgiving dinners across America. I learned long ago that Thanksgiving is what... Read more

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Conservative Crusade Against Their Own Reflection

November 21, 2023 By Stuart Delony

The Hypocrisy Hoedown In the grand masquerade ball of conservative politics and evangelical Christianity, there’s an elephant in the room doing the cha-cha slide. It’s the staggering hypocrisy of leaders who preach purity while practicing the opposite. It’s like watching a sitcom, only the laugh track is replaced with the sound of moral backpedaling. Let’s dive into this divine comedy of errors where projection isn’t just a job for movie theaters. The Projection Predicament “Thou doth protest too much,” Shakespeare... Read more

Podcast: Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree

November 20, 2023 By Stuart Delony

In today’s episode of Snarky Faith, we’re venturing into a space that’s often skirted around with discomfort or outright hostility. That’s right—we’re digging into the delightful mess that is religious diversity, but not in the way you might expect. We’re not here to throw shade or to spotlight the foibles of faith; instead, we’re talking about the rich gifts that diversity brings us, especially when we shut up and listen. Our guidebook for this journey is none other than the... Read more

Apophenia against the Theology: How American Christianity Sees Patterns Where None Exist

November 16, 2023 By Stuart Delony

Welcome to the curious world of apophenia, the psychological phenomenon where people perceive connections in random or unrelated things. It’s not just a quirk of the human brain; it’s a cornerstone of American Christianity. Today, we dissect this psychological spectacle to uncover how it has fueled power structures, perpetuated nonsense, and generally made a mess of what should be the simple teachings of a Middle Eastern carpenter named Jesus. What is Apophenia, and Why Should We Care? Apophenia is... Read more

The Myth of the ‘Promised Land’: Rethinking Sacred Spaces in a Divinely Crafted World

November 13, 2023 By Stuart Delony

In the labyrinth of religious narratives, the idea of a Promised Land stands out as a curious paradox, especially when you throw in the all-encompassing nature of a God who supposedly created everything under the sun, stars, and beyond. If the entire universe is a divine creation, singling out a specific plot as holier-than-thou seems like a celestial game of Monopoly, doesn’t it? The Biblical ‘Promised Land’: A Divine Real Estate Deal? Let’s start at the beginning – or at least the book of... Read more

Evangelism: The MLM Scheme for Souls—Why It’s More Dehumanizing Than Divine

November 9, 2023 By Stuart Delony

Evangelism – it’s like the MLM scheme of the religious world, complete with unsolicited sales pitches, branded T-shirts, and a sense of self-righteousness thicker than a King James Bible. But hold on, isn’t evangelism supposed to be about “spreading the Good News?” It might be time for a reality check because this brand of evangelism often looks more like a quest for conversions than a genuine spiritual endeavor. Let’s dive into why evangelism, in its modern form, can be a... Read more

Why Christians Should Swear More: Because Jesus Probably Did

November 6, 2023 By Stuart Delony

Look, let’s get one thing straight—words are just goddamn words. You heard me right; I’m dropping the G-bomb right in the opener, and we’re only going to escalate from here. Why? Because this sanctimonious notion that Christians should abstain from swearing is not just prudish, it’s fundamentally misguided. And, dare I say, it’s a load of horseshit. Words are Just Words, Dammit Remember when you were told that sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt... Read more

WTF is a Biblical Worldview? Christianity’s Favorite Oxymoron

November 2, 2023 By Stuart Delony

The Biblical worldview—Christianity’s VIP backstage pass to moral superiority. But wait, what’s a worldview anyway? That’s an essential question anyone should ask before flaunting one. No one person has the same worldview as it’s comprised of a complex tapestry of cultural background, personal experiences, and ever-changing interpretations of morality. And then we get to a ‘Biblical worldview’? Let’s remember the Bible is a literary anthology, written by multiple authors over 1,500 years, across vastly different cultures and situations. At best,... Read more

Rethinking the Bond: Why American Christians Should Question Their Theological Support for Israel

October 31, 2023 By Stuart Delony

Currently, the region is engulfed in yet another horrifying cycle of violence. The recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians, including the most vulnerable among us, are inexcusable acts of aggression that demand unequivocal condemnation. It’s a devastating exhibition of humanity at its worst. Yet, it’s crucial to remember that not all Palestinians are Hamas, and many live under long-standing occupation. As we witness Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza, our empathy should not translate into an uncritical endorsement of disproportionate... Read more