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June 27, 2022
Post-Roe thoughts from the messy political middle
Being in the political middle is messy as it is lonely. I don’t have mutual respect for both dominant parties in the United States; I despise them both for a myriad for reasons (don’t worry, I have great love for my Democrat and Republican friends). Voting for the last few years has been a stomach-churning… Continue reading Post-Roe thoughts from the messy political middle
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June 20, 2022
What Jesus taught me about trauma
“If you’re still dealing with trauma and depression, what does that say about Jesus?” This was said to me by a colleague in one of my seminary classes – a counseling seminary class. That was ten years ago, and I still think about it. Unfortunately, it’s not an isolated opinion. I’ve encountered many Christians who… Continue reading What Jesus taught me about trauma
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What Jesus Taught Me About Trauma
“If you’re still dealing with trauma and depression, what does that say about Jesus?” This was said to me by a colleague in one of my seminary classes – a counseling seminary class. That was ten years ago, and I still think about it. Unfortunately, it’s not an isolated opinion. I’ve encountered many Christians who… Continue reading What Jesus Taught Me About Trauma
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June 7, 2022
No one passes the ideological “purity test”
As a long-time fan of Elizabeth I, I was excited to see the trailer for the upcoming biopic Becoming Elizabeth. Yes, Hollywood definitely has an obsession with the Tudors, and it’s high time that they direct their focus to other interesting, underrepresented women in history (and non-European ones at that). But am I still going… Continue reading No one passes the ideological “purity test”
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June 1, 2022
The most common posts from Christians during Pride month
In June, the month of gay pride, there are two types of hot takes I see most from Christians. There are those from progressive, affirming Christians (also called “Side A” Christians), and those from non-affirming, conservative Christians (“Side B”). Many posts from Side A come down hard on the point that if you don’t affirm… Continue reading The most common posts from Christians during Pride month
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Hot-take June
The social media “hot take” is probably one of the most damaging inventions that helped put civil discourse in its grave. Those short, snappy social media posts are not intended to start a meaningful conversation, but rather to earn the admiration of those who already agree and annoy or vilify those who don’t. In June,… Continue reading Hot-take June
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So begins a month of terrible “hot takes”
June is a month of “hot takes” because it’s gay pride month. By “hot takes,” I mean short, snappy social media posts that are not intended to start meaningful conversation, but rather to earn the admiration of those who already agree and annoy or vilify those who don’t. In June there are two types of… Continue reading So begins a month of terrible “hot takes”
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May 3, 2022
Overturning Roe isn’t enough to eradicate a culture of death
Does anyone care what I think about the increasingly likely possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade? Likely not. I’m admittedly quite hesitant to add my voice to all the noise on the internet right now. In my social media feeds, I see two prevailing perspectives: one from conservatives who are celebrating, and one from liberals… Continue reading Overturning Roe isn’t enough to eradicate a culture of death
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Overturning Roe Isn’t Enough To Eradicate A Culture Of Death
Does anyone care what I think about the increasingly likely possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade? Likely not. I’m admittedly quite hesitant to add my voice to all the noise on the internet right now. In my social media feeds, I see two prevailing perspectives: one from conservatives who are celebrating, and one from liberals… Continue reading Overturning Roe Isn’t Enough To Eradicate A Culture Of Death
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May 2, 2022
The danger of reactionary theology
The online world of deconstructing Christians is a sad one. In private Facebook groups and DMs, I read story after story of adult children being disowned by their parents for coming out of the closet; rape victims being forced to apologize for “adultery” before their congregation; abused wives told by pastors to endure beatings like… Continue reading The danger of reactionary theology
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