by Merianna Harrelson | Feb 26, 2019 | Opinion
Sunday mornings in many Southern Baptist churches reveal a powerful picture of patriarchy with the male leader standing in the pulpit offering reflections and interpretations of the Holy Scripture while the congregation listens in silence and reflection. But the...
by Christa Brown | Feb 15, 2019 | Opinion
A 16-year-old girl was groomed and manipulated into an abusive “relationship” by the youth pastor of her evangelical church. When the truth came to light, she was shamed, blamed and silenced. The pastor continued in ministry. This is the story of Emily Joy, co-creator...
by Ron Rolheiser | Dec 19, 2018 | Opinion
Our natural instincts serve us well, to a point. They’re self-protective and that’s healthy too, to a point. Let me explain. Recently, I was at a football game with a number of friends. We arrived at the game in two cars and parked in the stadium’s underground parking...
by Mitch Randall | Dec 4, 2018 | Opinion
Abigail Adams frequently offered wisdom, insight and guidance to her husband, John, on politics and governance. In a letter on March 31, 1776, a few months before the Declaration of Independence was signed, she wrote, “I long to hear that you have declared an...
by Renee Embree | Nov 7, 2018 | Opinion
Local congregations and people of faith must actively support victims of sexual assault who have come forward as part of the #metoo and #churchtoo movements and provide safe spaces for those who have yet to share their stories. Here are three big things that have to...
