When I was younger, I absolutely lost my shit and laid a verbal smackdown on a boy in a crowded cafeteria. I’m a pretty chill person, and it takes a lot to get me to…
Posts tagged Feminism
Bothered by Boobs? The 2018 Met Gala as Opportunity for Evangelization Part I
This is a guest post, written by Charles D. Beard. The reaction to the 2018 Met Gala has been harsh, if a bit predictable. Fox News quoted tweets—apparently from Catholics—calling the event “lowkey disrespectful,” “offensive”…
Why You Won’t Hear My Testimony
I’ve been pretty tight-lipped about what I’ve been up to lately on the organized religion front. Over the past few years, I’ve been exploring some options, and I’ve been taking my dear, sweet time about…
Imperfect Victims and Villains
One of my friends recently pointed me toward a review of Act Normal. It has one of my favorite observations. The author, Kristy Burmeister, was brutally honest, even when it meant she looked like shit….
Christian Purity Culture Survivors Speak
Last week, I asked a question on social media. For anyone not familiar with purity culture, it’s common within Christian circles. While Christianity has traditionally promoted chastity (as it should), purity culture placed the emphasis…
A Male Supporter’s Guide to #MeToo
It’s been five months since #MeToo was trending. At the time, I saw a lot of men expressing support and asking what they could do. I don’t see those questions being asked now. Women haven’t…
Protecting the Lambs
“Did all that Jesus stuff really happen?” She’s sitting in the next room, watching cartoons. “Did what really what?” I call back, buying myself a few seconds. “Jesus and his mom and his other dad….
Shoulder Check the Patriarchy
In one month, I’ll turn 37. My whole life, ads and TV shows have taught me I’m supposed to be horrified. I mean, I’ve just committed a huge error. I’ve told you all my age….
9 Things I’ve Learned About My Book
We’re three weeks past the launch date for Act Normal. The initial jolt from the launch is over, and it should be pretty steady going forward. I figured this would be a good time to review,…
Mandatory Year-end Blog Post 2017
Well, hot dang, y’all. I finished my memoir this year. It’ll be available in January 2018. I actually started working on it during Lent of 2015, so I’ve been working on this for over…