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A small word with big connotations. It is a word I have been thinking about a great deal lately, and a concept which has led me to think a little deeper about the spiritual and practical meaning which our homes… Continue reading
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The “Big Bad” Conversion Narrative
At the beginning of this semester one of my students suggested that I might like the TV show, Lucifer. I had mentioned in class that I had recently finished watching the Originals and so was looking for something else to… Continue reading
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Old Worlds, New Futures: A Review of Jessica Pegis’s The God Painter
The God Painter is a captivating work of science fiction that takes place in the year 2035. This genre is a form of speculative writing with established literary conventions, but what makes this novel particularly unique is the spiritual perspective… Continue reading
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Defending Monica (again)
But perhaps heterosexual desire needs a prior liberation to prepare it for such adventures. First it needs to call out abuse, and then it must refuse its thrall. And then, and only then, can the “great times” be won. Continue reading
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Toward a Feminist Historical Theology: Part II, Feminist Biblical Interpretation
The very structure of Schüssler Fiorenza’s text provides a model for feminist historical theologians to follow. Continue reading
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A City on a Hill
Nearly two weeks ago, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. As I’m sure our readers know, after the Afghan president fled the country, thousands of Afghans rushed to the airport in Kabul to flee the country, so that they would… Continue reading
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A Coherent Life: Eros for the World and the Theological Vision of Etty Hillesum
Woodhouse, Patrick. Etty Hillesum: A Life Transformed. London: Bloomsbury, 2009. Hillesum, Etty. Etty: The Letters and Diaries of Etty Hillesum, 1941 -1943. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002. In his theological rendering of Etty Hillesum’s life, Etty Hillesum: A Life Transformed, the Rev.… Continue reading
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Toward a Feminist Historical Theology: Part I, Hamilton
What especially stood out for me when watching the musical was also how it dealt with the question of women’s history and I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how to articulate a methodology for a feminist historical theology, spurred… Continue reading
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Myths, Doubts, and Reckonings: Somber Reflections on Canada Day
This post discusses recent announcements regarding Canada’s Residential Schools which may bring up difficult memories or feelings for some readers. Support is available at the 24-Hour Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. I led a discussion and small memorial in my… Continue reading
