Over the past few weeks, members of the Exvangelical movement have been sharing their often-brutal experiences in private Christian schools with the hashtag #ExposeChristianSchools. Like so much of the Exvangelical … Continue reading What about Whataboutism?
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Your Mom: a defense of criticizing church
“Yes, she’s a whore, but she’s also my mother.” — attributed to Augustine of Hippo speaking about the Church I probably follow Christian social media trends more than I should, … Continue reading Your Mom: a defense of criticizing church
A Statement on Statements
Early in the history of Christianity, the young Church faced extreme theological division. Teachers like Marcion, Arius, and Nestorius were spreading ideas incompatible with the message and identity of Jesus, … Continue reading A Statement on Statements
Brew Theology– Live from Wild Goose!
At the Wild Goose Festival a month ago, I got the chance to sit down with Janel Apps Ramsey and Ryan Miller (the directors of Brew Theology). Special guests Charles Bretan … Continue reading Brew Theology– Live from Wild Goose!
Maybe We’re Not the Underdogs
I had a lot of confidence issues as a kid. With bad acne, fluctuating weight, and just an all-around lack of cool, I looked for ways to compensate, and unfortunately, … Continue reading Maybe We’re Not the Underdogs
A Response to the Nashville Statement
I figured out long ago that my Christianity and my Evangelicalism were incompatible. While the Nashville Statement doesn’t say anything new about Evangelical views on sexuality, it’s a reminder where this subculture’s priorities really lie. In light of this, I present a counter-proposal.
Fixing Accountability Culture
When I first moved to Jacksonville, an area minister reached out to me and offered to be my “accountability partner.” At this point in my life, I had only been … Continue reading Fixing Accountability Culture
How Did We Get Here (Again)?
Today, students at First Coast High School here in Jacksonville walked in to find these signs taped up over their water fountains. It’s unclear whether this was a racist outburst … Continue reading How Did We Get Here (Again)?