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October 2024

October 26, 2024

Christians & Moderate/Former Republicans Must Reject MAGA

In some of my past articles, I stated we were further outside of a fascist...

October 24, 2024

As a Former Republican, I Highly Respect Liz Cheney

This morning, my husband Grant and I were discussing current events as we many times...

October 18, 2024

Reconciling LGBTQ+ Family to Traditional Families of Origin

On June 26, 2015, gay marriage became law-of-the-land in the United States. On that date,...

October 16, 2024

We Cannot Return to a 1950s Patriarchal Structure

Five years ago, I had not heard the word "misogyny," nor did I understand what...

October 14, 2024

The work of Religious and Non-Religious Progressives

Typically, new writing ideas either occur in the middle of the night or in the...

October 08, 2024

Parents of LGBTQ+, Your Child’s Life Depends on Your Support

When I say the title above, "Parents of LGBTQ+, Your Child's Life Depends on Your...

October 04, 2024

Medical Realities–Why I No Longer Use the “Prolife Label”

About 7 years ago, I discovered a prochoice Catholic organization and couldn't believe it existed,...

October 02, 2024

Anti-Abortion Extremism is Harmful to Babies and Mothers

Since the extreme anti-abortion laws were passed in Texas and the overturning of Roe v...

October 01, 2024

Interjection into Someone Else’s Interior Life is Not Good

I have come to the conclusion that it's very difficult to hold a moderate position...

September 2024

September 26, 2024

Left and Right Extremism; It’s Not About Babies

This morning my husband and I enjoyed our regular coffee hour together. Today's topic was,...

September 23, 2024

The American Catholic Right vs. The Social Justice Wing

Experiencing the dangers of Donald Trump and watching the battle between the progressive left...

September 22, 2024

An Apology for Ever Identifying as “Prolife”

To all of the pro-choice people who heard me identify as "pro-life" at one point,...

September 20, 2024

Traditional Families Cannot be Enforced–Inclusion Must Win

This morning I had a conversation with my husband Grant about the current state of...

September 17, 2024

Removing Myself from Hostility; Taking Responsibility

We undoubtedly are living in a politically-hostile world, not just here in the United States,...

September 06, 2024

I was wrong about Hillary Clinton and the “prolife” view

I voted third party in 2016 when I should have voted for Hillary Clinton who...

August 2024

August 29, 2024

Forgiving White Christians of Christian Nationalism

I'm going to confess something. I've been dealing with a good amount of building anger...

August 27, 2024

A Joint Reconciling and Affirming Home

I'm trying to return to my writing, but I will say, it hasn't been easy. ...

July 2024

July 29, 2024

To My Childless Cat Lady family and Friends–I Love You!

As I speak with more people and reflect upon the callous statement from JD Vance,...

July 21, 2024

A 30th Wedding Anniversary Tribute–family first

A 30th wedding anniversary tribute to the daily struggle of remaining in organized religion --no...

April 2024

April 10, 2024

Christianity Should Give Life, Not Take it Away (Dr. Gushee)

My life-long faith journey has shown me many truths. The largest truth I've come to...

March 2024

March 27, 2024

Don the Con Man; He’s Now Selling Bibles!

As I woke up this morning to hear the latest on the news, Trump is...

March 20, 2024

Finally, A Contemporary Cross I Can Live With

Finally, I found a contemporary cross I can live with considering how it's been used...

March 11, 2024

I’m Now a Pro-Choice Catholic-Church/State Grossly Invaded

Yes, you read correctly; I am now a pro-choice Catholic. I was against abortion for...

March 04, 2024

Pastors Who Harm LGBTQ People & Support Trump, Please Retire

I know I can't force it, but I can certainly ask it. I think pastors...

February 2024

February 29, 2024

Kind Atheists Follow Christ More than Cruel Christians

Not long ago, I viewed a commencement speech from Jay Pritzker who is the Governor...

February 28, 2024

Donald Trump’s Current Rhetoric, It’s “Hitler-esque”–videos

Pay careful attention to the news these days. It can be both beneficial and harmful...

February 24, 2024

Deliberate Democracy versus Deliberate Dictatorship

I think I've possibly figured out what we are facing when it comes to our...

February 19, 2024

Legal Bannings of Human Rights but Not for Some

Sitting in Mass yesterday evening, I squirmed periodically throughout the service in fear over my...

February 14, 2024

Ash Wed.–Fasting from Bashing Trump; Only Intermittently

OK, I know it's Ash Wednesday, and it's time for me to move into a...

February 10, 2024

I Choose My Daughter-I Choose Love & Life-Engagement Edition

It's official!! My daughter Janie is engaged to the love-of-her-life, Georgette. I couldn't be happier...

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