Patriarchal Christians and the so-called "complementarian" male-supremacists of the Neo-Reformed movement are terrified of Rachel Held Evans. Evans' new book, "A Year of Biblical Womanhood," releases today and, based on the reaction so far, those patriarchal Christians are right to be afraid. It seems the princes of patriarchy may no longer enjoy the enthusiastic support of their subjects. Read more
"Where are all the Christian women bloggers?" ask the men who control who gets a seat at the table, while loudly affirming the importance of tables and seats. But all the Christian women bloggers aren't really that hard to find. I found a whole bunch of 'em here. Read more
"We support biblical families," Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy says of his fast-food corporation. So let's take a look at some of those biblical families. Today's entry: Benjamin and the rape of Shiloh. Read more
If you're reading this, it means the power is out at Slacktivist world head quarters here in Chester County, Pa. (I've set this up to post automatically, just in case, due to the way Hurricane Sandy is blowing the trees around here.) Consider this an open thread for anyone with electricity to discuss whatever you like -- stormy or sunny -- here in comments. (And we're back!) Read more
"Given Romney’s shifting positions, he can only be judged by the people with whom he surrounds himself. Many of them espouse yesterday’s thinking on national defense and security, female/family reproductive rights, and the interplay of government and independent private enterprise. In this context, Barack Obama represents the future, not that past." Read more
White American evangelicals are "pro-life." This is the single most important political aspect of American evangelicalism. It is the single most important theological aspect of American evangelicalism. And it is the paramount factor in evangelical identity for evangelicals themselves. Fifty years ago, this would have been unimaginable. Read more
Maybe, just maybe, fear of disease isn't the optimal core of good character or the optimal basis for good behavior. And maybe, just maybe, preventing cancer might be more "pro-life" than scoring cheap tribal political points by anti-science fear-mongering over anything and everything having to do with ladyparts. Read more
"We are God's children," all Christians say. For some, that means we are exceptional and special, elect and uniquely blessed so that we will be given "the remnant of Edom" -- the plunder taken from those others who are not God's children. For some that means we have a calling and a commission -- an exceptional obligation to invite and include "all other peoples." Read more
"We support biblical families," Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy says of his fast-food corporation. So let's take a look at some of those biblical families. Today's entry: Benjamin & Jabesh-gilead. Read more
"Let's all embrace the future -- stop pretending we care about each other and start hoarding canned goods." Read more
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