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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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Crisis of Faith Part II: Off Key and...

So I tweeted recently that I have semi-resolved my crisis and I'm... read more

A Painfully Familiar Reason for Using NFP

So it's NFP awareness week, and nothing will do a woman more... read more

Crisis of Faith

We long for something greater than ourselves even when we fear that... read more

The Scandal of Diversity

As a Catholic, I'm constantly reminded that I can't just go around... read more

He Will Lord It Over You

There is no natural equality of the sexes when it comes to... read more

The Problem of Many Gods

It's not talking to God, but rather finding oneself in the presence... read more

Still Not an Atheist

I've got a piece up today over at Aleteia about why I'm... read more

20 Reasons Why You Need to Drop Everything...

I promised a review of Fargo series 3. I'll start with the... read more

Why Chastity?

I think the teaching of the Church is basically sound even though... read more

Some Straight Talk on Catholic Homophobia

Straight people and their sexual sins are not treated the same way... read more

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