Allison Murray
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Sallie McFague: Sparker of Theological Imagination
We at WIT join the broader theological community in mourning the passing of Sallie McFague. As an important voice in the theological world for many decades, Sallie McFague has made an impression on many a bright-eyed student of theology. My… Continue reading
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Why I Write for WIT: Room to Breathe
I first came across WIT in 2010 at the recommendation of a professor during my MTS. The site caught my attention right away. It was in the earlier days of my academic theological study and the idea that we were… Continue reading
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What Does Jon Snow Know? How to be a Privileged Ally
Along with approximately one hundred million other people, this past weekend I excitedly welcomed Game of Thrones back onto my TV screen. I even made a themed pie: While some have chosen to abstain from watching,[1] those of us tracking… Continue reading
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Unholy Trinity: Incel Ideology, Complementarian Theology, and Toxic Masculinity (Part II)
Following up on our discussion of toxic masculinity in our previous post here we want to analyze some parallels between evangelical complementarian theology and the rhetoric found in online misogynist groups. In studying complementarian teachings and reading through incel materials… Continue reading
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Self-care in Research
I remember being in a history seminar on Post-1945 Europe towards the end of my BA. In class one day we bounced around a number of ideas for our major research projects with our professor. One classmate wanted to look… Continue reading
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Remember, Remember the 6th of December
Today is a day of remembrance. [Content note: This post discusses a violent incident against women involving guns] I want to begin by remembering these names: Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz… Continue reading
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How Our Theology Keeps Us Racist
How could it be possible for a group of Christians to think twice about collectively condemning white supremacy? Many were asking this question last month as we watched the drama of the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention unfold… Continue reading
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Harry Potter and the Imperfectly Navigated Patriarchy
Today is the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’s publication. Like many millions of others around the world, I love this book series. It is delightful. As are so many pieces of spin-off media, like the “Hogwarts Seminary” blog… Continue reading
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Justice & the Authority of the Past
History is story telling. It’s also much more than that. The way we tell stories communicates much about our values and perspectives. Storytelling is a powerful act; those who generate the shared stories of a group’s past can exert an… Continue reading
