Alise Chaffins's Blog, page 14
August 30, 2018
No Debate
Photo by Kristina Tripkovik I’m having a bad day. I can’t stop thinking about little Jamel Myles, the nine year old boy who killed himself a few days ago after he was bullied for coming out as gay. He. Was. … Continue reading →
August 8, 2018
Doing the Unstuck
Let me start by saying that if you haven’t watched Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette on Netflix, do what you can to fix that as soon as possible. It is one of the most powerful, life-changing pieces of art I’ve ever seen. … Continue reading →
August 2, 2018
What Was Lost
The question caught me off guard. I went to Wild Goose this year without actually going to Wild Goose. A rotating group of friends have been renting a house near the festival for the past few years, and people come … Continue reading →
May 6, 2018
A Tale of Two Franklins
Some thoughts about our response to infidelity from someone who has had an affair. Continue reading →
March 27, 2018
Reflections on Why Christian 2018
Some thoughts about the ordination of women from someone who believed it was wrong. Continue reading →
August 30, 2017
I Can’t Agree to Disagree on the Nashville Statement
In light of the Nashville Statement, can we, as people of faith, have an "agree to disagree" view on sexuality? Continue reading →
August 15, 2017
There is no “but…”
There are no "buts" when we talk about racism. Continue reading →
July 27, 2017
Transgender Lives are not a Burden
We have to stop saying that trans people are a burden. Continue reading →
July 15, 2017
4 Ways to Overcome Choosing Sin when it comes to Homosexuality
It's time we finally talk about homosexuality and your choice to sin. Continue reading →
