Category Archives: Current Affairs

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 →

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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 →

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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

Why the Norway terrorist is NOT a Christian fundamentalist…

Posted on July 26, 2011 by elizabeth

A police official has called the Norway terrorist a “right-wing” Christian fundamentalist. And, of course, prestigious media outlets rushed to trumpet this shining nugget of factual integrity. Which, apparently, came as a surprise to the terrorist himself. He would like us … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Politics, RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion | 15 Comments

Casey Anthony Not Guilty: (un)reasonable doubt?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by elizabeth

This is why it’s called reasonable doubt: in America, we simply don’t dole out the death penalty for bad character, dysfunctional family life or suspicious circumstantial evidence. Yes, Casey Anthony may have been a thief, an irresponsible party-girl and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 37 Comments

Should Christians exult in Bin Laden’s death?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by elizabeth

I believe in justice and I’m grateful it has been served. Bin Laden is, at long last, dead. And yet, as a Christian, is it appropriate for me to exult in the death of my enemies? Doesn’t the law of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Faith, Politics | 51 Comments

Polygamy: a new trend for Christians?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by elizabeth

Polygamy is back! From highly-rated reality TV shows to guest appearances on Oprah, polygamy has become almost fashionable. And while the very idea of polygamy seems to run directly against the foundational understanding of Christian marriage, I foresee a trend … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Current Affairs, Societal Commentary | 99 Comments

I’m a conservative and I’m PRO gun control

Posted on January 11, 2011 by elizabeth

I’m a conservative. More importantly, I am a mother. And I am outraged. I am SICK of my political party bowing and scraping before the almighty National Rifle Association. I find it morally repugnant that the people who rally behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Politics | 113 Comments