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2021-12-06T09:53:03-05:00

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White Savior Syndrome: a brief case study

Last updated on: December 6, 2021 at 9:53 am By Kathryn Shihadah

Here’s a quick story about a recent White Savior Syndrome sighting: As my Arab-American husband and I enjoyed a scrumptious lunch in a Yemeni restaurant the other day, a small group entered the establishment and sat nearby. The place was not full, and no background music played, so I couldn’t help but overhear their conversation. It was a young married Mennonite couple with a baby and a single man – all (except the baby) in church leadership. They’d gotten together... Read more

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2021-12-02T12:03:56-05:00

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Are there “strong Christian women” on Capitol Hill?

Last updated on: December 2, 2021 at 12:03 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

Some of the Christian women in Congress are a real piece of work. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is cheerful, engaging and bold. She stands her ground; she packs heat and tells us she is not afraid to pull the trigger. And she self-describes as a “strong Christian woman.” Boebert has been caught several times recently, making Islamophobic comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) – suggesting Omar is a terrorist and using deliberately provocative language – including “black-hearted” and “evil” (she... Read more

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2021-11-23T22:25:43-05:00

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Will the “unreached” go to heaven? – Part Two, a ruthless God

Last updated on: November 23, 2021 at 10:25 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

In a recent post, we began our discussion, “will the unreached go to heaven?” with a look at the standard evangelical answer: according to so-called proof texts, no, they won’t. The billions who have never heard of Jesus are hell-bound. Supposedly, God has revealed himself to all people, everywhere, in one way or another. Because we are sinners by nature, all people are by default in a state of rejection of whatever revelation they have received of God. Those who... Read more

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2021-11-13T20:24:36-05:00

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Christians: this Thanksgiving, cool your buns for Palestine!

Last updated on: November 13, 2021 at 8:24 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

When Jesus began his earthly ministry, he made clear who he came to help and how he intended to help them: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4:18-19 If we want to... Read more

2021-11-09T20:18:33-05:00

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Will the “unreached” go to heaven? – Part One, an evangelical answer

Last updated on: November 9, 2021 at 8:18 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

As an evangelical, I was taught that, come Judgment Day, the billions of people who never heard about Jesus will need to throw themselves on God’s mercy and just see what happens. My teachers were reluctant to guess the outcome. They always shrugged and said, “God will know what to do.” In the next couple of posts, we’ll spend some time on the subject of the “unreached” – today we’ll see what is apparently the conventional evangelical position. (Full disclosure:... Read more

2021-11-01T14:25:19-04:00

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Christian orgs worldwide denounce Israel’s demonization of Palestinian rights groups

Last updated on: November 1, 2021 at 2:25 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

Following Israel’s announcement that six respected Palestinian human rights groups are now considered “terrorist groups,” Christian organizations all over the world are saying No. For starters, ten well-known Christian organizations based in Palestine (several of which I have personal experience with) put out a statement calling on the international community, and Christian institutions in particular, to condemn the move by Israel – a move that is “arbitrary and illegitimate [and] in violation of international laws.” The Christian presence in Israel... Read more

2021-10-27T12:57:12-04:00

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Lies we tell ourselves about poverty and the poor

Last updated on: October 27, 2021 at 12:57 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

Jesus said, “the poor you will always have with you” (John 12:8). Were you taught, as I was (continuing the thought from my last post), that when Jesus said this, he was merely stating a tragic fact? – maybe not to discourage us from helping the poor, but to spare us from false hope that we can eradicate poverty. According to a Washington Post poll, 53% of white evangelical Protestants blame poverty on lack of individual effort, vs. only about... Read more

2021-10-18T20:42:38-04:00

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Where your treasure is: how would Jesus handle panhandlers?

Last updated on: October 18, 2021 at 8:42 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

Panhandlers, homeless folks, beggars – they are a tragically common sight in every city. Growing up as an evangelical, I was taught – maybe not explicitly, but taught nonetheless – that: Beggars are lazy and don’t want to work. AND/OR, They have lived irresponsibly and are now getting their just desserts. AND, If we help them, we will be encouraging them to keep begging, and they’ll never contribute to society. AND/OR, If we give them money, they’ll probably spend it... Read more

2023-09-10T10:36:38-04:00

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Are masks a form of persecution, or an opportunity for self-sacrifice?

Last updated on: September 10, 2023 at 10:36 am By Kathryn Shihadah

Evangelicals and other conservatives have been spreading all kinds of (conspiracy) theories about masking and vaxxing during the Covid pandemic. Is it Christlike to refuse to take these precautions – precautions that profess to be in everyone’s best interests? We need to have this conversation because things are, to put it lightly, getting out of hand. A few examples: NBC, and the Washington Post have provided video reports about airline passengers showcasing their “God-given personal freedom.” I hope the thousands... Read more

2021-09-22T22:44:27-04:00

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3 rape stories, just 1 happy ending (spoiler: not the one in Texas)

Last updated on: September 22, 2021 at 10:44 pm By Kathryn Shihadah

Meet Barb, a single, attractive woman in her late 20s. Barb and a few friends decide to take an exotic, tropical vacation to Thailand. There, they stay at a beach hotel and have a glorious time swimming, exploring, and partying. One night, Barb has a little too much to drink and, against the objection of her friends, accepts a ride back to the hotel from a local Thai man in the bar. On the way, he stops the car, pushes... Read more

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