I have been involved in several interesting discussions lately involving friends asking me what I thought of the so-called “Curse of Eve.” This “curse,” which is generally used in reference to the pain of childbirth, is assumed from the text… Read More ›
Spirituality
Goddess Meditation: Pattini by Laura Loomis
I first became interested in Goddess spirituality because of my love of storytelling. Centuries-old stories yield multiple layers of meaning, and can be told many different ways to get at different truths. In this respect, the written word is both… Read More ›
A Personal Journey of Embodiment by Stacia Guzzo
My struggle and fascination with the subject of embodiment began at a young age. Perhaps my first sense of the nuances of being an embodied being began with the realization that my younger brother was considered “different” as a result… Read More ›
Songs We Sing By Barbara Ardinger
Even though I’m a spiritual feminist—and a pretty cranky one—I like the old familiar Christmas carols. I’m listening to a CD of Christmas songs in my car. One of the songs on the CD has the line, “God is watching… Read More ›
The Dark Half: Reflections on the Winter Solstice By Xochitl Alvizo
I’m a Capricorn. People seem not to be surprised when they find out. I’m also the oldest of three siblings and a keeper of people’s secrets. Stories and secrets – my family’s included – I hear them all, take them… Read More ›
The Paradoxical Perception of Midwifery in American Culture By Stacia Guzzo
This past Sunday night, midwife Robin Lim was named CNN Hero of the Year at a formal award ceremony in Los Angeles, California. The award, which was given after eleven weeks of public voting on CNN.com, came with $250,000 to… Read More ›
God As Seductress: The Call of Nature By Stacia Guzzo
When my husband and I decided to move out of the city, we knew what we wanted as an alternative. We wanted land. Land to grow things, to raise animals, to build upon, to tend. We wanted blisters on our… Read More ›
LGBT Saints: Feminism Leads to a Queer Theology of Sainthood By Kittredge Cherry
The following is a guest post written by Rev. Kittredge Cherry, lesbian Christian author and art historian who blogs about LGBT spirituality and the arts at the Jesus in Love Blog. Her books include “Equal Rites” and “Art That Dares: Gay Jesus,… Read More ›
A Spirit of Competition By Elise M. Edwards
Elise M. Edwards is a Ph.D. candidate in Theology, Ethics, and Culture at Claremont Graduate University and registered architect in the State of Florida. She does interdisciplinary work in the fields of theology, ethics, and aesthetics, examining how they inform and… Read More ›
Mary’s Feast Rooted in Lesbian Goddesses Diana and Artemis By Kittredge Cherry
The following is a guest post written by Rev. Kittredge Cherry, lesbian Christian author and art historian who blogs about LGBT spirituality and the arts at the Jesus in Love Blog. Her books include “Equal Rites” and “Art That Dares: Gay Jesus,… Read More ›
Artemisia Gentileschi: Baroque artist and rape survivor painted strong Biblical women, By Kittredge Cherry
The following is a guest post written by Rev. Kittredge Cherry, lesbian Christian author and art historian who blogs about LGBT spirituality and the arts at the Jesus in Love Blog. Her books include “Equal Rites” and “Art That Dares:… Read More ›
On the Murders in Norway: The Need for a Multicultural Vision By Starhawk
The following is a guest post written by Starhawk, lifelong activist in peace and global justice movements, a leader in the feminist and earth-based spirituality movements, and author or coauthor of ten books, including The Spiral Dance, The Fifth Sacred Thing, Webs of… Read More ›
Why (I) Work? The Difference Between A House Wife and Being Unemployed By Sara Frykenberg
The following is a guest post written by Sara Frykenberg, Ph.D., independent scholar and graduate of theWomen Studies in Religion program at Claremont Graduate University. Ever since I graduated I have been keenly aware of the fact that am no longer a… Read More ›
Feminism, Ontology and the Priesthood of all Believers
At a surprisingly early age, perhaps nine or ten, I became the author of my own spiritual narrative, meaning, I took it upon myself to initiate and pursue the deep mystery of my faith. Weekly Mass was an event, not… Read More ›
What Feeds Your Soul? By Cathy Dundas-Reyes
The following is a guest from Cathy Dundas-Reyes, Ph.D. I have finished coursework in Leadership Studies, but feel like I could use another three years to read all the additional leadership literature out there. I took comps two weeks ago and now… Read More ›
Between Mother Mary and Mother God: It’s a Mystery!
“It’s a mystery!” was the repeated response my mother gave to me whenever I asked her theological questions that fell outside the realm of the Catholic Baltimore Catechism. To be fair, my questions were usually a bit precocious for a young… Read More ›
Female Language and Imagery of the Divine By Gina Messina-Dysert
According to Rita Gross, “If we do not mean that God is male when we use masculine pronouns and imagery, then why should there be any objections to using female imagery and pronouns as well?” What an important question. I… Read More ›
