Hey Religious Right… use the correct (or you might say “preferred”) pronouns for transgender folks. Just do it. Yeah. Even if you think somehow it’s causing you to “affirm a lie.” A pronoun is not nearly as important as a human soul. It’s just a word. A courtesy. An extending of respect and human dignity. … Continue reading Pronouns
I was the firstborn in a family of three kids. It was an unhappy home. I learned to be hyper-vigilant. To never trust anyone. Ever. To put on armor, and be stoic and strong. To show no emotion. The first fist fight that I remember was at age five. I beat up an eight year … Continue reading My Story
“Re-examine all you have been told in school or church or in any book, and dismiss whatever insults your own soul.” -Walt Whitman I use a three-screen process in my mind to evaluate everything including my faith and religious beliefs. Everything must first make it through these three: Love.Everything that flows from love is beautiful. … Continue reading How to evaluate your beliefs
Let’s talk about evil, suffering, and questioning God. As the philosopher David Hume said: “Is [God] willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then is he impotent? Is he able, but not willing? Then is he malevolent? Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil?” Here are gut feelings I’ve had, and occasionally … Continue reading THE PROBLEM OF EVIL & SUFFERING
At Rest In Him 