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Alexander Lang
Dec 213 min read
Untold: The True Story of Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Every Christmas, we tell the story of the virgin birth. The real story of Mary's origin is far more shocking than any pageant you will see.
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Alexander Lang
Nov 35 min read
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
With every politician claiming that Jesus is on their side, I thought we should take a moment to discern who Jesus would really support.
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Alexander Lang
Oct 410 min read
Presidents, Priests and P. Diddy: Power vs. Morality
Why do people with power often lose their moral compass? We explore a unique theory connecting presidents, priests and P. Diddy.
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Alexander Lang
Sep 18 min read
Departure: 1 Year Later
A year ago, my article Departure: Why I Left the Church went viral. A year later, I reflect on how that moment changed my life.
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Alexander Lang
Aug 16 min read
Introducing Kokoro Season 1
Introducing Kokoro, a YouTube series hosted by Alex Lang. Through stories, interviews and instruction, Kokoro seeks to expand your world.
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Alexander Lang
Jul 210 min read
A History of Purity Culture
During a recent interview, a former Evangelical talked about the trauma Purity Culture. We unpack the history behind this movement.
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Alexander Lang
Jun 19 min read
Confessions of a Naïve Optimist
A recent conversation sent me spiraling to a very dark place. In this confession, I talk about what it taught me and how I found my way out.
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Alexander Lang
May 111 min read
What If…The Present Could Influence the Past?
Time always moves forward. But what if major events like 9/11 have the ability to reverberate backwards, influencing the past? Learn how!
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Alexander Lang
Mar 3013 min read
Christspiracy – A Movie Review
In this post, I review the movie Christspiracy, which claims to have uncovered a massive conspiracy hidden by the church for centuries.
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Alexander Lang
Mar 19 min read
Flipping the Script: How an Interview about Climate Change Upended My Biases
Recently, I realized some of my biases about evangelical Christians are wrong. Now, I'm questioning my own life narratives.
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Alexander Lang
Feb 18 min read
Belonging: The Overlap of Sports and Religion
Sports and religion both tap into the human desire for belonging. But as Christianity declines, will sports become our new religion?
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Alexander Lang
Jan 18 min read
2024: The Year of Patience
Every year, I choose a word that I believe will define the coming year. This year's word is patience.
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Alexander Lang
Dec 10, 20238 min read
Restorative Beauty is Out Now!
My new book, Restorative Beauty, casts a renewed vision for spirituality in the 21st century. Get it now on Amazon!
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Alexander Lang
Nov 1, 202312 min read
City of Thorns: A Short Story
With the refugee crisis in Gaza escalating, I wanted to share a short fiction story I wrote in 2016 called City of Thorns.
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Alexander Lang
Oct 1, 20239 min read
The Arena: Reflections on a Viral Moment
Last month, I wrote a piece about leaving the pastorate that generated more than 380,000 views. This month, I reflect on this viral moment.
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Alexander Lang
Sep 2, 202312 min read
Departure: Why I Left the Church
This past Sunday was my last sermon as pastor of my church. I'm leaving the pastorate entirely. This article is a deep dive into why I left.
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Alexander Lang
Aug 1, 202310 min read
The Precipice: Teetering on the Edge of Extinction
From soaring temperatures to wars, the world is struggling. We examine how we got here and our ability to impact these global problems.
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Alexander Lang
Jul 1, 202311 min read
How to Change the World
Have you felt powerless to do anything about the war in Ukraine? Well, now you can help! Read how my friend, Jon, is on the front lines.
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Alexander Lang
Jun 1, 202310 min read
Christian Nationalism: How Evangelical Christianity became a Political Religion
What's the difference between Christianity and Christian Nationalism? The scary reality: Most evangelicals don't know the difference.
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Alexander Lang
May 1, 202310 min read
The Singularity: A Christian Perspective on Conscious AI
Religious leaders have been largely silent concerning how conscious AI will intersect with their theology. It's time to break that silence!
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