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Melinda Selmys is a Catholic-in-exile. She writes from the existential peripheries about feminism, domestic abuse, queer issues and spirituality. She offers a voice for the many Catholics who love their faith, but don't feel safe within their Church.

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Just Believe Women?

About a week ago, I became aware that someone named Kavanaugh had... read more

Is There A Gay Problem in the Priesthood?

I want to take a look at the relationship between homosexuality and... read more

A Monstrous Monstrance, or Why Does Religion Suck?

Writing about God is difficult. It’s almost as hard as writing a... read more

Humanae Vitae and the Scandal of Abuse

Well, it seems that at least one Catholic Archbishop has taken a... read more

Is It A Sin to be Scandalized by...

Yet again, the Church is being rocked by a clerical abuse scandal.... read more

Humanae Vitae, What Have You Wrought?

This week we mark the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae. It is... read more

The Myth of the Self-Made Man

I apparently don’t understand success. The formula for it is not, as... read more

Privilege Does Not Mean You Are Bad

Alright, so you’re white. And also male. You’re successful, but you’ve worked... read more

Victim Blaming Explained (with bears)

A lot of people seem to be confused about why it isn't... read more

The Democratization of the Faith

Since Vatican II, there has been a great fear among orthodox Catholics... read more

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