Do we need a “new” Christian sexual ethic? Well, yes. But not because the old one needs replacing. We need a new Christian sexual ethic because we haven’t got an old one to replace.
The problem with evangelical sexual ethics is that we haven’t got any
February 10, 2013 By 101 Comments
Why ‘pro-life’ Christians should support Title IX
February 9, 2013 By 59 Comments
Pregnant women have advocates in feminist groups like the National Women’s Law Center. In theory, “pro-life” groups should also be forceful advocates for the legal rights, legal protections, and social benefits that pregnant women need. But that help is not always forthcoming. Sadly, the pro-life movement seems more focused on imposing legal limits to the options facing pregnant women than on creating an environment in which such women have greater options, greater opportunities to thrive.
The revolution will be blogged: Evangelical women challenging purity culture
February 7, 2013 By 75 Comments
I don’t have any special insight or commentary to add to the posts listed below, other than to say Amen. Here I just want to catalog, to highlight, to bear witness, and to amplify what these women are saying. It’s important.
John Piper’s influence is, he says, ‘irrespective of competency’
February 4, 2013 By 213 Comments
How does someone like John Piper say such clownish things and yet become so influential in so many evangelical churches? Apparently those churches abide by Piper’s rules and chase after leaders “irrespective of competency.”
A Simple Suggestion to Help Phase Out All-Male Panels at [Church] Conferences
January 29, 2013 By 99 Comments
Regarding science and technology conferences, Rebecca Rosen says, “Refuse to speak on all male-panels. Just say no.” That’s an excellent idea that applies just as well to church and theology conferences.
Trust, control, permission, consent
January 28, 2013 By 42 Comments
Some Monday morning links, and I think there may be a pattern here. Featuring: Community ownership of other people’s bodies; appallingly necessary advice; why considering consent threatens The Rules; “they didn’t trust us;” and more.
‘We’re here to stay. We’re here to stay. We’re here to stay’
January 19, 2013 By 149 Comments
Some recent links: Who killed the Violence Against Women Act? … What “modesty” culture really teaches … Steubenville and sons … good, saintly Christians torment a grieving mother … a game of “political telephone” with women’s health care … and more.
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