I’m sure this will come as a shock, but I’ve always been really into theology— not so much the jargon-laden systematic stuff, but seeing how God is active and involved … Continue reading Why Do People Go to Church?
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Moving Beyond “All Are Welcome”
At this point, it seems like common knowledge, but I’ll say this again just in case: “All Are Welcome” doesn’t equate to all are loved, all are equal, all are … Continue reading Moving Beyond “All Are Welcome”
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Anger and Power (Part 3 of 3)
Christianity and Anger Earlier in this series, I went on a bit of a tirade about Christianity and depression. Christianity’s complicated history with anger, on the other hand, merits an … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Anger and Power (Part 3 of 3)
The 2,000 Year Old Woman
One of my professors back in div school always ended his semester-long church history class with the same story. It ruffled my feathers at the time, but a decade later… … Continue reading The 2,000 Year Old Woman
Conclusion: Working Toward a Christ-Centered Sexual Ethic
Idolizing sex, placing personal piety over social injustice, shaming women, perpetuating sexism and patriarchy, diluting Christian theology (if not ignoring it entirely), erasing LGBTQ folks, straight-up lying about STDs— purity … Continue reading Conclusion: Working Toward a Christ-Centered Sexual Ethic
What Is “Purity Culture”?
“Do you know what I’m looking forward to most about being married?” The question seemed sweet and endearing as I sat there listening to a 20-year-old in the coffeeshop. He … Continue reading What Is “Purity Culture”?
How the Sausage Is Made
Back in the 7th grade, we had to read portions of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle. Published at the tail end of the Gilded Age, The Jungle exposed the extreme lack of regulation in … Continue reading How the Sausage Is Made
1 Corinthians 13 (Part 3): Words for Love and Why They Matter
Copious ink has been spilt over the different Greek words for love in the New Testament. There’s eros, which refers to romantic love. Philia describes affection like you might feel … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 13 (Part 3): Words for Love and Why They Matter
Chapter 11: Women & Men, Bread & Wine
Paul has spent several chapters now talking about meat sacrificed to idols— a practical issue with larger implications for community and belief. Similarly, in chapters 11 through 14, Paul goes … Continue reading Chapter 11: Women & Men, Bread & Wine
Too Big to Fail?
The other night, attendance was a little down at our Brew Theology group. It was Spring Break, so many of our usual folks were traveling or had family in town, … Continue reading Too Big to Fail?