A godless atheist wonders what it would mean to live in a truly Christian nation, and proposes the modest first step that would imply.
On Friday, January 29, I'm very excited to be reading with the amazing writer, poet, and critic Nancy Hightower at Bluestockings on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Admission is free! Please come out and join us, bring your friends, buy some books, get them signed, and tag
On November 10 (the same day The Accidental Terrorist was released), I mailed my resignation letter to the LDS Church via USPS Priority Express with delivery confirmation. You see, unlike in many Christian churches, having your name and records removed from the rolls of Mormonism is not as simple as
Though it doesn't officially come out until tomorrow, my interview with the Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast is now live and available through iTunes and elsewhere. I really enjoyed doing this interview. Host David Barr Kirtley asked great questions, and we chatted not just about
After years of work, The Accidental Terrorist, my memoir of Mormon missionary life, is out today! And what better way to celebrate than to mail a letter that, honestly, is years if not decades overdue... 10 November 2015 Member Records Division, LDS Church 50 E North Temple Rm 1372 Salt
I've been playing around quite a bit with the new Vine app, which lets you post six-second looping videos to your Twitter stream or other social media service. You can create animations or employ other goofy effects, but everything must be shot in order. No after-the-fact editing is
To follow up on my post from Friday, the latest issue of Rolling Stone features an article by Mikal Gilmore called "Mitt Romney and the Ghosts of Mormon History." It provides an excellent overview of how the Mormon Church has drifted away and distanced itself from its founding
Does the candidate believe that running for president is God's plan for him?
As the Republican National Convention gets into full swing today, one of the topics that probably won't be talked about very much is Mitt Romney's religion. It's odd that this has become such a non-issue during the campaign, given that a) Romney is the
Now that Christmas is over, let's talk about miracles. Miracles have been on my mind since last week when I heard the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th century Mohawk-Algonquin woman whom the Vatican plans to canonize. The miracle that sealed her canonization was 5-year-old Jake Finkbonner'
Episode #61 of "The Accidental Terrorist" is now available! Bill is auctioning off THREE print copies of THE ACCIDENTAL TERRORIST to benefit Magick 4 Terri. One could be yours if you bid before 5:00 pm PST, December 15, 2011. So hurry! http://www.shunn.net/podcast?at=
Yesterday I mentioned a pub in Brooklyn called Mooney's, which sadly no longer exists. It was on Flatbush Avenue near Park Place, right around the corner from the apartment where I lived from 1995 to 2001. My 30th birthday party there was a very memorable occasion, but thinking
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