Recently, I sat with my pastors and a few other congregants after church as we had one of many ongoing discussions about the #MeToo movement. We based our discussion on an article by Nadia Bolz-Weber called “We’re in the midst of an apocalypse. And that’s a good thing” published in The Washington Post. If you’re… Continue reading Personal Apocalypse in Revolutionary Girl Utena
Tag: theology
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
I’ve Been Staring at the Edge of the Divine: Feminist Theology in Moana
Moana is Disney’s latest adventure that follows its new pattern of spinning narratives of female empowerment that appeal to growing mainstream feminist thought. We have a film without a single white person that tells the story of a young woman whose goal in life in no way, shape, or form includes romance with a man.… Continue reading I’ve Been Staring at the Edge of the Divine: Feminist Theology in Moana
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
You Pigs in Human Clothing: A Theology of Clothing in Kill la Kill
Part 3 of my Kill la Kill series. Today’s theme: Religion coopted into an oppressive force, blood covenants, crucifixions, and atonements. Now is the part where I get all Christiany. I’ve briefly mentioned before that Kill la Kill presents a dichotomy in which clothing is power while and nudity is shame. This divide is the foundation… Continue reading You Pigs in Human Clothing: A Theology of Clothing in Kill la Kill