Sarahbeth Caplin's Blog, page 29
April 4, 2017
Why I don’t hate Tomi Lahren
I’ve been meaning to write about Tomi Lahren for a while. I’ve been reading about her recent firing from The Blaze after “coming out” as pro-choice, the same way that traffic slows down so drivers can gawk at an accident at the side of the road. The smug, childish part of me praises karma (something … Continue reading Why I don’t hate Tomi Lahren
March 28, 2017
The depressing side of Josh and Anna Duggar’s baby announcement
This piece originally appeared on Friendly Atheist. Josh Duggar, the disgraced reality TV star of 19 Kids and Counting, is expecting a fifth child with his wife, Anna. The couple made the announcement on their family website: For nearly the last two years, we have quietly worked to save our marriage, focus on our children, … Continue reading The depressing side of Josh and Anna Duggar’s baby announcement
March 21, 2017
Gentiles explain things to me
This post was recently shared in a Facebook group I’m part of: “No ‘Christian Seders,’ Please!” Having grown up Jewish before discovering Christianity in college, this piece did a great job explaining all the reasons I feel squicky about this trend in churches. I always thought that the best way to “observe” Passover as a … Continue reading Gentiles explain things to me
March 12, 2017
It’s not easy, deconstructing
A few weeks ago I was at the car dealership after receiving a recall notice for my airbags. While waiting to collect my vehicle, I sat in the waiting area reading How Jesus Saves the World From Us by Morgan Guyton. The employee I’d talked to on the phone asked what I was reading, and … Continue reading It’s not easy, deconstructing
March 8, 2017
Am I that intolerant liberal that conservatives warned you about?
At the risk of humble-bragging, I think one of my better character traits is my ability to be impartial: to keep judgments to myself in an attempt to understand why people hold beliefs and values that I strongly disagree with. That being said, everyone has their “hot button topics” that make impartiality next to impossible. … Continue reading Am I that intolerant liberal that conservatives warned you about?
March 7, 2017
On assumptions of gender identity
I didn’t seriously consider my opinions on gender identity until joining a campus feminist group that includes transwomen. Now that I’m taking a Women’s Studies class, in which I had to write a paper about a day of wearing “gender goggles,” it’s something I find myself thinking about more regularly. I just started working at … Continue reading On assumptions of gender identity
March 4, 2017
Was the apostle Paul a racist, chauvinist jerk? A review
This post originally appeared on Off the Page If you’re a theology nerd like me, a book called Paul Behaving Badly: Was the apostle a racist, chauvinistic jerk? is something you know you have to own before even reading the description. My expectations were set high with such an eye-grabbing title. Though I found some … Continue reading Was the apostle Paul a racist, chauvinist jerk? A review
February 28, 2017
The placebo that gives me strength
At first glance, the pewter pendant hanging around my neck doesn’t look like anything special. If one can’t tell immediately that it’s an image of a saint, they might assume that it’s an ancient-looking coin. For those who can detect the tiny engraving of Saint Joan of Arc, they might automatically assume I am Catholic, … Continue reading The placebo that gives me strength
February 25, 2017
How Twitter made me a better writer
On any given afternoon, when not in class or working on school-related things, you will typically find me at home with a cat or two and several social media tabs open on my laptop: Facebook, WordPress, and Twitter. It’s the last one, however, that’s been most beneficial to me as both a reader and a … Continue reading How Twitter made me a better writer
February 20, 2017
I dated Donald Trump
Yes, clearly the title is clickbait. I have never met Donald Trump, much less actually dated him. But I have dated someone just like him – many women have. For every time I’ve heard You need to respect him, he’s our president, here are just a few reasons why the Trump administration is so triggering … Continue reading I dated Donald Trump
