Compassion makes us human
When we fail to be compassionate, the refrain “Well, we’re only human” is exactly wrong.
Atonement without participation?
In the substitution theory, God simply does stuff for us. What about the relational God of the Bible?
Falling into metaphor
I heard a variation on the Eden story that offers a new look at Eve.
Twisting words
What does it mean to protect women and girls?
The skin of Christ
The church is a body: scarred and punctured but feeling its way through the world.
What sort of Christian story is viable in our time?
I’m hoping for one that’s lyrical, chastened, hallowed.
The Christian God is a queer God
I cannot begin to imagine anything queerer than the doctrine of the Trinity.