Reframing Biblical Masculinity
Several months ago, my wife and I attended an event where a panel of experts spoke about sex trafficking prevention. When asked what we, as
August 4, 2014
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Masculinity: An Egalitarian’s Thoughts
Ask one hundred people “What does it mean to be masculine?” and you will likely get a hundred different answers, along with a fair amount
August 4, 2014
Reflect with Us: Manly Men, Common Clay Pots, and a Harvest of Good Deeds
Worldly stereotypes about men abound. Movie-goers watch jet-setting spies spring back to life after leaping out of airplanes. Professional athletes are valued for their physical
August 4, 2014
If Men Give Love to Get Sex
I’ve always wanted to get it right the first time. I don’t like to make mistakes. I don’t like to learn from experience; I’d rather
August 4, 2014
Confined to Caricature: Moving past the stereotypes of masculinity that harm both men and women
If violence, abuse, and discrimination against women are the fruits of patriarchy, its seed is the distortion of God’s image in each of us. Patriarchy
August 4, 2014
Agents of Reconciliation
“Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Jesus asked this question of the disciples (Matt. 16:13–19) after warning his followers about the false
August 4, 2014
Journeying on Broken Glass
Part I Dear Rev. John, I write about religion for The New York Times, and I am doing a story about women clergy…. Researchers and
August 2, 2014
From Hurt to Hope
When a girl is sixteen years old, it seems like life is full—innocent and wonderful—opening up like a book waiting to be storied on fine,
August 2, 2014
Can the Mosaic Law Be Reconciled With Gender Equality?
Often times examples from the Bible, especially the Law of Moses, are adduced to support the view that the Bible depicts God as a misogynist,
August 2, 2014
Disordered Eating in the Church
Drop-dead beauties An 18-year old, 5’8″ famous Brazilian runway model died recently of systemic infection due to her anorexic state. She weighed only 88 pounds.
August 1, 2014