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Category Archives: Current Affairs
A former religious extremist explains how radicalization happens {plus, a theory of how suspected Boston Marathon bombers were radicalized}
How do two sons of a political asylum refugee grow up to be terrorists? Their father loved America. Their uncle and aunt and everyone that knew them–including their neighbors and school mates–were shocked to hear these young men were suspected … Continue reading
Posted in Cults, Current Affairs, Religion
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Why is Cardinal Mahoney going to Rome and voting for the next Pope????!!!!?????
If a priest molests a child he should be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. He should be immediately dismissed. He should serve jail time. Molesting a child is a criminal act and it should be … Continue reading
Posted in Catholicism, Current Affairs
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Is the pro-choice movement weakening?
TIME magazine thinks so. As a pro-life feminist, this is encouraging news to me. I’m also super proud of the young women and men who have worked hard to bring about the changing attitude toward on-demand abortion. The following video … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs
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How I’m talking to my children about yesterday’s school shooting {words for younger and older children}
This is how I’m talking to my children about yesterday’s school shooting. FOR MY YOUNG CHILDREN: Yesterday, something bad happened. And yesterday, something good happened. In our world, bad things and good things happen. It is bad when people hurt … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs
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Why “disappearing” into motherhood is NOT a betrayal of feminism
My youngest babies are almost 5. I’m coming out of the Little Years. A season of life is changing and I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my life. I can already sense the changing seasons. All my children … Continue reading
The Church & Penn State
True grace is as relentless about truth-telling as it is about restoration…. READ MORE @ Deeper Story.
Posted in Current Affairs
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“Good luck and I hope that you do get your boy” (sex-selective abortion in America?)
At a well-check for my oldest son last week, I struck up a conversation with another mother in the waiting room. Her adorable baby girl was smiling and cooing at me and I couldn’t help remarking on her cuteness. “She’s … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Pro-Life Issues
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How do you spell draconian? B-J-U. (a look at the 2011 BJU Student Handbook–funny grammatical errors and all!)
The more I delve into the culture and “policies” of Bob Jones University, the sicker I feel. It’s all so familiar–like a bad nightmare from my fundamentalist past. What’s ironic about all this is that the BJU Mission Statement claims … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, RecoveringFundamentalist
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BJU senior expelled for watching “Glee” (or for protesting BJU board member who covered up rape?)
A 15 year old girl is raped by a married man from her fundamentalist church. When the pastor finds out, he forces the teen to publicly repent in front of the congregation. Her rapist, however, is never brought to trial. … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs
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The price of religious shaming, the redemption of love {review of “The Whale” at South Coast Repertory}
I took a break from book writing this week to catch a play at South Coast Repertory. I walked into The Whale knowing nothing about it and walked out feeling completely known. And more than that: unconditionally accepted—simply for being human, … Continue reading →