May 24, 2017

Jesus had given sight to the blind, fed the destitute, and even walked on water; however, on the eve of his engagement with the cross, Jesus kneels and prays... Read more

May 22, 2017

When I was a young girl, I thought I’d be happily married to a nice Christian husband by my mid-twenties. Read more

May 19, 2017

The fact that, in most biblical films, Jesus is cast as a white man while the people of color are relegated to the supporting cast is a symptom of the American white savior complex. Read more

May 17, 2017

Maybe I'm a masochist, at least when it comes to sports. You see, my favorite franchises are the Boston Red Sox, Tottenham Hotspur, and the San Jose Sharks. Read more

May 15, 2017

The label American Christian is largely and globally associated with negative connotations. Read more

May 12, 2017

In my fundamentalist life, by now I would have been dreading Mother’s Day ... Read more

May 11, 2017

Shortly before Mother’s Day, my sister called and granted me a ten minute visit with Mom, who, I learned, had been hospitalized for a month with pneumonia. Read more

May 10, 2017

Perhaps you have never been denied health insurance for a pre-existing medical condition, and you think you don't know anyone who has, which is why you support the repeal of the ACA, including coverage for pre-existing conditions. Read more

May 8, 2017

One of the members of the congregation, who happened to be a pig farmer, was enraged by my message and the pastor thought he was in need of a follow-up--so I gave him a call. Read more

May 5, 2017

Suddenly, this simple idea permeated every aspect of my life. It became a mantra, a lifeline. Read more


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