I don’t talk much about giving birth, but when I do talk about the birth of my daughter and I give details, I am met almost assuredly with looks of disbelief and outright contempt for my birthing experience. In that,… Read More ›
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The David Syndrome? By Marcia Mount Shoop
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like we’re all in Junior High or High School again with the Petraeus scandal? There is drama at every turn with boundaries crossed and accusations slung across every lunch table there… Read More ›
Cry The Beloved Country by Carol P. Christ
With the final day of voting in the US election less than 24 hours away, I feel a deep sadness descending on my soul. This election will have far-reaching consequences in relation to a number of issues I care deeply about…. Read More ›
A Prayer From the Privileged by Grace Yia-Hei Kao
“As we approach Memorial Day Weekend (and the militaristic patriotism it promotes), as the 2012 election cycle heats up, and as I meditate more deeply upon my and my country’s many riches, one of [Walter] Brueggemann’s prayers in particular spoke… Read More ›