The Heresy of Christian Nationalism
The Christian Nationalism that fueled January 6 is rooted in heresies.
Love is the Most Important Command
Maybe we fear that love is a zero-sum game, that if we give of ourselves there might not be anything left for us. But love is not about self-abnegation.
Bad Theology Promotes Sexual Abuse
Genesis 1:27 is significant for those of us who once were blissfully unaware of the depths of abuse in our churches, for it secures our understanding of who and what people are. Despite any theology or ideology or actions to the contrary, people are people. They are not objects.
When Religion Becomes Idolatry
Yes, I am talking about white supremacy, but the kind comfortably ensconced in a leather chair smoking a cigar. I am talking about xenophobia, but the kind safely domesticated behind a white picket fence. I am talking about homophobia, the kind that scapegoats before an audience of well-dressed parishioners.
Fire in the Sky: On Divisions and Forgiveness
Our country is at the boiling point in the divide between these two people groups. We listen to different news sources and make up our minds accordingly. There is a great evil that perpetrates false conspiracy theories with the intent to divide us.
Disabilities and the Body of Christ
I think it’s more a reflection of the cultural values of strength, conformity, and health that we assume that any mention of a disability in the Christian world is also a cry for healing.
Dying to Whiteness, Becoming Anti-Racist
Whiteness is very real, and it cannot simply be exited by saying so.
SCOTUS: In God’s Image
Love your neighbor, no matter who they love or how they look.
4 Thoughts on Trump’s Remarks About ‘Sh*thole Countries’
What are creative ways we can celebrate the humanity, dignity, and image of God in our sisters and brothers from Africa, Haiti, and Central America?
Male and Female: One Image, One Purpose
MAR 26, 2014 | BY: MIMI HADDAD -- Have you ever wondered why, when a friend announces they’re expecting a child, your first thought is...