Elizabeth
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On Coffee Shops and Crucifixions
The extremity of the violence wounding the women at that table was breathtaking and unthinkable and contrary to the will of God who is a God of life, for sure, but it’s not singular. Such things happen all the time… Continue reading
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On Objecting to ‘Hetero-Sex’: Any Augustinian Feminist Overlap?
When I was previously immersed in research for years about Augustine and his legacy for theological anthropology, I came across an article by John Cavadini entitled, “Feeling Right: Augustine on the Passions and Sexual Desire,” [Augustinian Studies 36.1 (2005): 195-217]. I… Continue reading
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On Gender, Authority, and Gloss: A Story from College
Unsure what to write about this month, I asked around for blog post topics people might like to see me explore. Somebody suggested that I write about things that high schoolers should know before arriving at college, so I’ll run… Continue reading
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Rowan Williams, Teresa of Avila, and An Easter Spirituality
Easter is upon us, and I’ve been thinking about this passage from Romans: We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits… Continue reading
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Teaching Note: On Confronting Violence Against Women in the Christian Tradition
When I teach theology to undergraduates, I make sure to spend some time on Augustine, typically his Confessions. I don’t think this is a necessary practice for all theology instructors, but I personally find Augustine to be a useful entry… Continue reading
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The Film Her: Forget About A.I.–Are Women Ever Subjects?
Before the upcoming Academy Awards in March, I’m going to offer some observations about Spike Jonze’s hit movie Her, which is nominated for five Oscars (Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Production Design).… Continue reading
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A Feminist New Year’s Resolution: Lose Weight-Shaming
**POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE AND BODY SHAME** We’ve ushered in a new year. I’m sure you’ve seen some articles, commercials, and news segments emphasizing good practices for abiding by new year’s resolutions, especially around… Continue reading
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On Desire Lines: Sarah Coakley, Vulnerability, and What Turns Us On
The older I get, the more I think that the crux of becoming a mature person, the person God has created you to be, is about discerning your desires. Your deepest desires. I have to admit upfront that I am… Continue reading
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For Shame
A month ago I talked about mental illness in the theological academy, and now I want to talk about shame. The fun doesn’t stop! I keep trying to find a way to make the following post somehow relevant to something… Continue reading