The Power & Privilege of the Pulpit
It is a great task we have before us, to preach a Good Word that is true to the character of God as revealed in scripture.
7 Thoughts on Christian Living from Eugene Peterson
Rest in peace, Pastor Peterson, and thank you for your witness.
The Church’s Oppression of Women
Christianity has a history of manipulating the Bible to reinforce patriarchy.
How Christians Should Respond to Refugees and Immigrants
I am arguing about human dignity, based on the scriptures we hold so dear.
Battle Lines Form over Social Justice: Is It Gospel or Heresy?
Who gets to decide which cultures and which assumptions are closer to biblical truth?
Responding to Suicide with Faith
If we remain stuck in biblical literalism, more people will die.
Living an Embodied Faith: How to Unlearn Slaveholder Religion
Slaveholder religion disconnects us from our bodies and the bodies of others.
The Power of Disillusionment: How to Unlearn Slaveholder Religion
For too long, we’ve been content with a version of the “good news” that is good news for some, but not for all.
What Jesus Has to Say About Predatory Lending
I had missed the fact that following Jesus requires standing up to people who oppress the poor.
Dear Conservative Evangelical Christian, Answer Me This
I want to believe that moral character, sacrifice, decency, and goodness are important to you...But every time you have an opportunity to take up your cross and show me, it seems as if you are more interested in prospering white, male, heterosexual, right-wing, conservative power and privilege.