Category Archives: Current Affairs

What Does Jesus’ Silence on Homosexuality Really Mean?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by elizabeth

I’ve heard it suggested that Jesus’ silence on homosexuality is a kind of defacto consent. Or, perhaps, that since homosexuality wasn’t a topic He found worthy of commentary, Christians ought not take a strong stand against something which even Jesus … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Faith | 63 Comments

Obama compromise on birth control is commendable

Posted on February 10, 2012 by elizabeth

I was relieved to hear that President Obama has shifted his stance a bit and stated that “religious organizations won’t have to pay for [contraceptive] services.” Instead, the onus is now upon insurers to offer those services to women employed … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth Control, Catholicism, Current Affairs, Politics | 36 Comments

I voted yes on Prop 8. Today, I’m thankful Prop 8 was ruled unconstitutional.

Posted on February 7, 2012 by elizabeth

I voted yes on Prop 8. I lived to regret that vote and I wrote about it here. I also ended up apologizing to my gay neighbors. In my case, loving my neighbors as myself really meant loving my literal … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 119 Comments

Joe Paterno and what legacies are made of (and how World Magazine & Relevant Magazine got it wrong)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by elizabeth

I’ve been reading various posts and listening to commentary on the passing of Joe Paterno this week. Some folks call him a monster. Others (mostly die-hard football fans, I’ve noticed) seem to exclusively focus on Paterno’s winningest football legacy. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Faith, Societal Commentary | 65 Comments

Why hating religion but loving Jesus is impossible

Posted on January 12, 2012 by elizabeth

This video is making the rounds and I thought I’d watch it with my kids. I had no idea that thinly disguised anti-Catholicism was still all the rage. I ended up using the video as a teaching tool to explain … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Current Affairs | 189 Comments

I met the cast of “All-American Muslim,” enjoy their show AND (gasp!) I’m a Christian

Posted on December 13, 2011 by elizabeth

Just before appearing on Anderson Cooper’s daytime talk show, I ran into the cast of TLC’s new show, All-American Muslim. They had just finished taping their segment and were chatting with Anderson in the makeup room. Anderson surprised one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Evil TV, Politics, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion | 21 Comments

I am not a girl. I am a woman, dammit.

Posted on November 11, 2011 by elizabeth

If you want to “call out” sexist attitudes, it probably helps if you refrain from telling sexist jokes. Publishing a blog post that dredges up every single demeaning thought a dude has about “girls” and posting it as a satirical … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, RecoveringEvangelicalsAnonymous, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion, SmartAssery, Societal Commentary | 82 Comments

Why Abuse Gets Covered Up: Penn State & The Dangers of Being Starstruck

Posted on November 10, 2011 by elizabeth

Some Penn State students are wrongly protesting the firing of their beloved, “legendary” football coach–a man who covered up pedophilia for years. It’s always difficult for us to believe that someone we love and admire is capable of gross negligence … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 25 Comments

Where were you on 9/11?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by elizabeth

It was about 6:50am in California on the morning of 9/11 and I had just finished breastfeeding my 5 month old son. My two year old daughter was waking up when my phone started ringing. It was my husband’s best friend. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 42 Comments

In case we weren’t sure porn had gone mainstream–here’s NBC’s “Playboy Club” for fall TV! BOYCOTT TIME!!!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by elizabeth

“‘The Playboy Club,’ set in the first Playboy Club in Chicago, debuts this September as the centerpiece of NBC’s new fall television season.” My guess is that NBC is trying to grab some Mad Men market share. But instead they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Evil TV | 24 Comments