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Evangelicals Ask, “What Should We Do About Bruce?”
It has been seventeen years since I last pastored a church. While I had many opportunities to pastor again in the years before my deconversion, I was no longer willing to go through the dog-and-pony...
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Retired Pastor? How Does THAT Happen?
Bruce Gerencser, April 2021 Several years ago, I saw my primary care doctor for a two-month check-up. I have been seeing the same doctor for twenty-five. We’ve become friends, and my appointments are...
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I’m Thinking About Returning to Christianity
Did the post title get your attention? Several years ago, I pondered ways to generate income. I thought, I can’t be a porn actor or stripper, but maybe I could return to what I know — preaching and...
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Another Facebook Message From an Evangelical Zealot
Yesterday, I responded to a Facebook message sent by Evangelical Christian Daniel Kluver to my wife. (Please see Evangelical Man Messages My Wife on Facebook.) Kluver also messaged me, but I didn’t...
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Yet Another Facebook Message From an Evangelical Zealot
Earlier this week, an Evangelical man named Daniel Kluver decided to contact my wife on Facebook. (Please see Evangelical Man Messages My Wife on Facebook.) Kluver also messaged me (please see Another...
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Bruce, If You Don’t Believe in Jesus Anymore, Who Do You Think Called You...
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Buckeye Lake, Ohio, Bruce Gerencser’s ordination April 1983, age 25 Several years ago, I received the following email: I read your blog. Thanks for sharing. I have been an...
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Commenter Doesn’t Bother to Read My Story, Pontificates Anyway
Yesterday, a Christian psychologist named Mike Kuvakos left the following comment on the post Dear Jesus. My response is indented and italicized. Couple of questions arise. You didn’t mention whether...
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Bruce, You WILL Come Back to Jesus
Over the weekend, an Australian Evangelical man by the name of Richard left the following comment on the post titled Dear Jesus. My response is indented and italicized. I stumbled on to your website...
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David Tee Says I’m a Quitter and Have Nothing to Offer People
“Dr.” David Tee (not his real name; his actual name is David Thiessen), a self-described Evangelical theologian and archeologist, doesn’t like me. My feelings are so hurt. Yesterday, he wrote a post...
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Questions: Bruce, Do You Know Many Ex-Evangelical Preachers?
I put out the call to readers, asking them for questions they would like me to answer. If you have a question, please leave it here or email me. All questions will be answered in the order in which...
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Questions: Bruce Did Your Bad Relationship with Your Father Lead to You...
I put out the call to readers, asking them for questions they would like me to answer. If you have a question, please leave it here or email me. All questions will be answered in the order in which...
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Questions: Bruce, What Will Happen to This Blog After You Die?
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Your Invitation to Hear My Speech for Atheists of Florida This Sunday
I have the honor of speaking at the monthly meeting of the Atheists of Florida this Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 5:00 pm (EDT). This event is open to the public. After my speech, there will be a...
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Bruce, You Are a “Quitter”
Recently, an Evangelical preacher had this to say about me: Yes, we called BG [Bruce Gerencser] a quitter as that was a common theme throughout his life. He quit on high school, college, his church,...
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Listen to My Speech for the Atheists of Florida Monthly Meeting
I had the honor of speaking at the monthly meeting of the Atheists of Florida this past Sunday, August 29, 202 After my speech, I answered questions from the crowd. Several friends and family members...
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The Four Marks of a False Convert According to Jordan Standridge
Elmer Gantry, played by Burt Lancaster (1960), preaching on the evils of evolution I was a part of the Christian church for fifty years. I made a public profession of faith at age fifteen, attended an...
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Dr. Bill Clark Makes All Sorts of Claims About My Life, But Provides No...
Over the weekend, I received the following email (sent twice) from an Evangelical man named Bill Clark. Clark is a Christian psychologist at Valleydale Christian Counseling in Birmingham, Alabama....
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I Ran the Other Way When I Saw You
Repost from 2015-2016. Edited, updated, and corrected. Son number four stopped over after work and he is sleeping on the couch. He is babysitting Bethany so Polly and I can go to Grand Rapids and eat...
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Polly and Bruce, Two Godless Peas in a Pod
Polly and Bruce Gerencser, Our Father’s House, West Unity, Ohio Circa 2000 Several years ago, Kenneth asked: I am currently married to a Southern Baptist woman who is likely never going to change her...
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“Dr.” David Tee Continues to Foam at the Mouth Over This Blog
Another day, another post written by “Dr.” David Tee (David Thiessen, Theologyarcheology, TEWSNBN) detailing his objections to something I have written or his continued hemorrhoidal inflammation over...
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