Christian Piatt's Blog, page 13
July 2, 2015
God is Transgender
I had a text discussion this morning with two of my theological colleagues, and one asked if we felt the “cosmic Christ,” was necessarily male or female. This also led to our understanding of the Holy Spirit, and ultimately to how we understood God. And it was then that I came to a realization about [Read More...]
June 26, 2015
Gay Marriage is Legal; SCOTUS Dissent is Shameful
In a historic 5-4 opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states must recognize the marriages of same-sex couples. Swing vote Anthony Kennedy recognized that, as our understanding of human beings changes, so should the understanding of how our institutions accommodate and recognize them. He cited the example that rights for women have shifted [Read More...]
June 24, 2015
White Hate Groups: More Dangerous to U.S. Than Muslim Terrorists
When we think of “terrorist threats” to American lives and sovereignty, immediately our minds go overseas, usually to the middle east. We have been sold more than one war abroad principally based on the argument that, if we don’t take the fight there, they’ll bring it here. And yet, there is disturbingly little done – [Read More...]
June 23, 2015
Tony Jones, Republican Drones and Santorum vs. Rome (Homebrewed CultureCast)
Could it be? Are the CultureCasters back on the horse after a two-part live extravaganza, more more miles than a presidential primary candidate and more excuses than, um, well…a presidential primary candidate? Yessir/ma’am. We’re back and on track, for tha reelz. For the first episode after the live gig, we’ve got Tony Jones talking about [Read More...]
June 18, 2015
Charleston Church Shooting: The Danger of “All Are Welcome”
Dylan Roof, a 21-year-old white male, entered Emanuel AME Church Wednesday (one of the city’s oldest historically black churches) and joined the congregants for a prayer meeting for about an hour. He then opened fire and killed nine in attendance, including a state senator. He is now in custody and the shooting is being ruled a [Read More...]
June 17, 2015
Five Reasons We Take Our Kids to Gay Pride
The Gay Pride parade in Portland, Oregon is not only a family-friendly event; it’s a community-wide celebration. From airlines, banks and restaurants to the SPCA and churches, lots of people get involved with floats, costumes and displays at the end of the parade route. There are kids there, both of straight couples and same-sex couples. [Read More...]
June 16, 2015
Rachel Dolezal: Transracial, Passing or Blackface Liar?
Rachel Dolezal, the woman who was born to racially anglo parents, headed the Washington State NAACP for years and self-identifies as black, has officially broken the internet. In an eight-minute interview on the Today Show with Matt Lauer, she went public to address allegations that she has deceived friends, colleagues, and has co-opted a racial [Read More...]
June 12, 2015
Why Do 3-Year-Olds Die? Pat Robertson: “He Could Grow Up To Be Hitler”
700 Club leader and purveyor of no shortage of off-balance comments on his TV offered a staggering response to a caller who asked him what she should say to a grieving coworker who recently experienced the death of her three-year-old son. His advice? Tell her it was a good thing, because he might grow up [Read More...]
June 11, 2015
Couple Threatens to Divorce if Gay Marriage is Legalized
A couple in Australia has made a public statement, vowing to divorce, ending their ten-year marriage, if gay marriage is legalized in their country. Though Nick and Sarah Jensen have children together, they claim that they simply can’t recognize the institution of marriage any longer as the government defines it if it goes against their understanding [Read More...]
June 10, 2015
LGBTQ Pride Month: What We Do When the Bible is Ignorant?
Let’s face it; the Bible is ignorant about some things that we know more about now, including things like biology and neurochemistry. So how do we deal with that as people of faith? June is officially “Pride Month,” in which we celebrate the public empowerment of, and advocacy for, our LGBTQ sisters and brothers. Though the [Read More...]
