Why I Want Abortion To Be Legal

Growing up, I was very much pro-life. I was raised in conservative evangelical Christianity: this is pretty much just a given when you’re in that camp. It’s assumed you hold the pro-life stance. And while people have varying degrees to which they agree with the stance (some may make exceptions for rape/incest for example), it

when prayer feels pointless

The last couple of days have been painful. What is happening in Ukraine and what is happening in Texas anti-trans legislature right now is terrible to observe (and I can only imagine is far more painful and terrible for those most directly affected by these things.) I want to do something, but all I feel

Christianity and LGBTQ+ Pride (Guest Writer)

This is another blog post from Joelle (same guest writer as last week). Trigger warning: I discuss conservative Christianity, Calvinism, prejudices, and use words like “the gay problem” as I write about my journey from complete ignorance to understanding. June is Pride Month, and I have to confess, openly and honestly, that the words “homosexuality”

Your Faith Is Valid

If at this moment you only have the capacity/time/energy to read one article, please read Kyle’s that I’ve linked below. Christians repeatedly and notoriously invalidate the faith of many minorities, including disabled people and LGBTQ+ people, but also BIPOC. I’m more aware of/educated on this being directed towards disabled people and LGBTQ+ people, but in

Hope Through Collective

I’ve talked quite a bit on this blog and on my social media pages about my faith. Throughout 2019 and into 2020, I’ve been going through my own personal faith deconstruction, which I’ve talked about some. It has been immensely painful and while it has given me good community online – and I’m very grateful