Compliments
It seems harmless, really. We see someone we don’t know very well and we want to connect, start a conversation, or just fill the silence.
August 17, 2015
Topic: Social Sciences
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Biological Determinism and the “Oughtness” of Manhood
“You are nothing but a product of your biology.” I’ve heard this statement in different forms over the years, from popular media to large volumes
August 12, 2015
Jesus Christ: God in Male-Human Flesh?
Christians around the world agree that Jesus is fully God and fully human. Jesus’ humanity makes it possible for him to liberate us from the
August 9, 2015
Puzzling Reflections: What It Means to Be Male and Female Humans
Eight boys and three girls played in the cul-de-sac where our family used to live in the Pacific Northwest. Add the numbers, weigh the ratios
August 9, 2015
Expressions of Humanity Directed by Christ: Variations on a Theme
Prelude As a young violinist, I had to practice with recordings that helped me get the notes of the piece in my ear and fingers.
August 9, 2015
Editor’s Note: Female, Male, and Humanity
I would settle into a comfortable slouch at my desk in the corner classroom that hosted my contextual theology class, unwrap my giant blueberry muffin,
August 9, 2015
Will Gender Equality Be Achieved?
Over the past several decades, women have made strides toward equality in the secular world as well as the church. While some claim these changes
July 31, 2015
4 More Sexist Myths That The Church Should Reject
In my last article, “4 Sexist Myths That The Church Should Reject,” I did my best to dismantle four sexist myths that have caused significant pain
July 31, 2015
How Stories Help Us Think About Structures
So often, when we meet people for the first time and immediately connect with them, we ask them, “Tell me your story.” But sometimes, we
July 29, 2015
The Formation of Gender Identity in Child Development
It is hard to understate the influence of childhood experience. In a very real sense, the past makes us who we are. Some of the
May 6, 2015