Reading Spiritual Books by Women is About Embracing the Full Image of God
I was home visiting my parents recently when I noticed a book on the coffee table: 25 Books Every Christian Should Read: A Guide to
December 6, 2018
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How Planting a Church Made Me Reconsider My Beliefs about Gender Roles
“Kay should be an elder.” It was handwritten in black sharpie on a big white page—just one quote among many others on one of those
December 3, 2018
We Can’t Ignore Rape in the Bible, Not If We Want to End Sexual Violence
Trigger warning: This article recounts Bible passages that contain graphic violence against women. Read with caution. I’m a first year student in Divinity School with
November 29, 2018
How American Evangelicalism Has Been Weaponized Against Women
In 1995, economists discovered that 100 million females had vanished. Today, that number may be as high as 200 million according to Amartya Sen, a
November 15, 2018
How the System is Rigged against Latinas and What the Church Can Do to Help
As a child growing up in a poor immigrant community, my dreams were limited by what I saw around me. We were survivors, but we
November 13, 2018
What I Wish the Church Had Told My Husband and Me About Sex and Consent
Editor’s Note: This is one of our Top 20 winners from the 2018 CBE Writing Contest. Enjoy! “Do you want a divorce?” My husband was momentarily
November 6, 2018
When You’re Voted “Most Likely to Become a Pastor,” But You’re a Girl
Editor’s Note: This is one of our Top 20 winners from the 2018 CBE Writing Contest. Enjoy! “Most likely to become a pastor.” I was embarrassed,
November 1, 2018
There’s A Woman in Your Pew Who’s Been Abused. Do You See Her?
Editor’s Note: This is one of our Top 15 CBE Writing contest winners. [Sexual Assault Trigger Warning] I claimed a familiar seat in the chapel
October 12, 2018
Without Gender Equality, Our Gospel Has A Hole In It
Editor’s Note: This is one of our six honorable mentions from the 2018 CBE Writing Contest. Enjoy! Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law is the climax
October 10, 2018