Season 5 of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power might be the best final arc of an animated series I’ve seen since Avatar: The Last Airbender. Not only is the queer representation fantastic, but it also declares that reconciliation and redemption are the end results of love. Christianity, at its core, declares this same thing.… Continue reading She-Ra’s Love Rebellion
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Apparently, I’m a “Weird Christian”?
A recent opinion piece in the New York Times gave some exposure to a Twitter subculture that enjoys open philosophical and theological discussions peppered with memes and dressed in a traditional aesthetic. “Weird Catholic Twitter,” as the article categorizes this group, is a collection of jaded millennials and Gen Zers who find authentic connections with… Continue reading Apparently, I’m a “Weird Christian”?
UCC General Synod Resolution 8 and the Need for Church to not Mimic the World’s Polarization
What do progressive faith metaphors of a wide open table and a tent for everyone actually mean? If we take that call seriously, who are we compelled to let in and how does that break the “purity” of progressivism we often like to maintain? As a delegate to this year’s General Synod of the United… Continue reading UCC General Synod Resolution 8 and the Need for Church to not Mimic the World’s Polarization
Holy Week & Bethlehem, WV
Lent never fails to challenge me, even when my life is filled with blessings and I’m not in the mental place I’m usually in where I can truly sit in the solemnity of the season. I spent many years there, so perhaps my recent joys are God giving me a little break. For that, I’m… Continue reading Holy Week & Bethlehem, WV
Forgive Us Our Trespasses UMC response
Every time the major church denominations increase their corruption or marginalization of certain groups of people, all churches feel the fallout. The combination of harmful doctrine with a largely unchurched public means that to the average person, what happens in the Catholic church or the United Methodist Church might as well be true of the… Continue reading Forgive Us Our Trespasses UMC response
Goodreads Review–A Brief History of Theology
A Brief History of Theology: From the New Testament to Feminist Theology by Derek Johnston My rating: 4 of 5 stars In this book, Johnston presents an accessible and clear overview of dominant, Western Christian thought from Paul through 20th and 21st century thinkers. It’s a useful resource for those who are new to Christian… Continue reading Goodreads Review–A Brief History of Theology
The City of God is Made of Intersections: Reflections on the ONA Coalition Gathering and General Synod
Intersectionality is growing as the preferred approach to unpack identity and justice. I heard the Church discuss this term much more than I expected during the Open and Affirming Coalition gathering and General Synod. The United Church of Christ’s Open and Affirming (ONA) movement is celebrating 45 years of diligent work to change the Church… Continue reading The City of God is Made of Intersections: Reflections on the ONA Coalition Gathering and General Synod
Movement, Movement, Movement, and Repose: A Sermon
On February 19th, 2017, I had the privilege of preaching at my church. I framed my sermon around the Revised Common Lectionary texts for that week, which included Matthew 5:38-48; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Psalm 119:1-8. The following is the text of the sermon. So, I read an article a couple months ago about… Continue reading Movement, Movement, Movement, and Repose: A Sermon
A World Cut From One Cloth: Personal Sin and Systemic Sin in Kill la Kill
Originally published on The Ontological Geek. Ragyo’s grand entrance in Studio Trigger’s Kill la Kill (2013) marks the beginning of a changing tide in the story. Up until this point, Ragyo’s daughter Satsuki is the main villain. Satsuki rules a high school called Honnouji Academy with a similar brilliance to her mother. There, clothing is literally power as… Continue reading A World Cut From One Cloth: Personal Sin and Systemic Sin in Kill la Kill
Goodreads Review–Why Christianity Must Change or Die: A Bishop Speaks to Believers In Exile
Why Christianity Must Change or Die: A Bishop Speaks to Believers In Exile by John Shelby Spong My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book made me wonder if I’m not as theologically progressive as I thought I was. It’s a challenging read–partially because of the author’s writing style and partially because of his views–and… Continue reading Goodreads Review–Why Christianity Must Change or Die: A Bishop Speaks to Believers In Exile