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2018-10-01T02:34:49-06:00

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A Polyamorous Departure: The Long Road Home

Last updated on: October 1, 2018 at 2:34 am By Jeff Hood

In one month, I turn 35. The older I get the stranger it is to grow old. I have a dear friend that’s dying. He says he’s not afraid. I don’t see how that’s possible. I’m often afraid of living. Then, moments find me that save me. As the moss bounced up and down, I carried my cross. The mountains drew me. The rocks reminded me. The chill awakened me. The air gave me life. Every bounce pronounced... Read more

2018-09-30T02:32:38-06:00

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“You’re going to hell!!!” Polyamory as the Cure

Last updated on: September 30, 2018 at 2:32 am By Jeff Hood

Polyamorous post. “You’re going to hell!!!” While not the first time I’d seen the line in my inbox, there was something different about this one. I felt that this person was more frightened than hateful. After giving it time, I messaged the person back. In a very calm manner, I asked the person to engage me in dialogue. They weren’t having it. “You’re going to hell!!!” Most of the time, I don’t even reply to shit like this. I... Read more

2018-09-29T03:25:50-06:00

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Multiplication Not Division: The Polyamorous Gospel

Last updated on: September 29, 2018 at 3:25 am By Jeff Hood

“Be fruitful and multiply!” Presently, I’m on my way to perform a polyamorous wedding. This is my first time. Though I’m not quite sure what to expect, I know that God will be there. God is always there when some multiplying is going on. We used to have an old preacher that would climb up into the pulpit and scream about the downfall of marriage in our society. I’m not sure if he didn’t have any other... Read more

2018-09-18T23:45:44-06:00

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United Methodist of All Colors Walk for Justice // Injustice in Dallas

Last updated on: September 18, 2018 at 11:45 pm By Jeff Hood

United Methodist of All Colors Walk for Justice? // Injustice in Dallas Is this a joke? Sadly, I don’t think so. Local United Methodists have organized a, “United Methodist of All Colors Walk for Justice.” This is some “All Lives Matter” respectability bullshit. It must be called out. Back in 2015, I was marching through the streets of Dallas. “No justice! No peace!” “Whose streets? Our streets!” “Say his name!” There was no doubt that we were growing louder... Read more

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2018-09-16T23:03:43-06:00

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The Downfall of Civil Disobedience

Last updated on: September 16, 2018 at 11:03 pm By Jeff Hood

“Come to the table…” These three words change lives. The table beckons us to be something new. Communion is magical. One is able to taste and see that God is good. However, not all tables are quite so magical. For some, the words “Come to the table…” are an invitation to exclusion or even annihilation. The table was round. National activist groups always seem to have round tables. I’ve been told that the roundness of it is a symbol... Read more

2018-09-12T22:54:28-06:00

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The Savior of Dallas: Botham Jean

Last updated on: September 12, 2018 at 10:54 pm By Jeff Hood

“Cowardice in the face of injustice is damnable. God is not mocked. In this time of brutality, you will reap what you sow.” Bullets fire. Bullets strike. Bullets kill. Jesus got ahead of the bullets. Leaving work, Jesus had to take a second to compose himself in his car. After a few deep breathes, he headed home. Though the drive was short, Dallas had a way of making sure that it was hell. Though he never liked... Read more

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2018-09-05T21:12:51-06:00

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The Assassination of an Exotic Dancer

Last updated on: September 5, 2018 at 9:12 pm By Jeff Hood

-Dallas, Texas The Assassination of an Exotic Dancer She was fiercly loved. She mattered. She matters. On March 11, 2018, Shniquia Simington stood in front of the mirror. She knew how beautiful she was. There was no need to do too much. There never was. Tonight was her night. When the car pulled up, she jumped in with her friends. Before too many greetings were exchanged, they were off. They went to one of their favorite spots,... Read more

2018-08-29T22:31:29-06:00

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What I Planned to Say If Roy Oliver was acquitted in the Murder of Jordan Edwards. // Burn it Down

Last updated on: August 29, 2018 at 10:31 pm By Jeff Hood

Fellow activists and I planned for major responses if Balch Springs Police Officer Roy Oliver had been acquitted in the murder of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. For many days, I worked on what I wanted to say at the rally we were planning. Truthfully, we planned for an acquittal. This is Texas. Yesterday, we got the surprise of our lives. Roy Oliver was found guilty of murder. Today, Oliver was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Though I planned to just... Read more

2018-08-29T22:24:26-06:00

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Jesus Was UnSuccessful / On Those Having Sex With Animals

Last updated on: August 29, 2018 at 10:24 pm By Jeff Hood

2 Short Blogs in One Jesus Was Not Successful “I am so concerned about you. You have all of this education. You have all of these degrees. You are brilliant. You are more than capable of doing anything you want. Yet, you have chosen to sit at home and watch 5 kids? What is wrong with you? God has called you to so much higher purposes than this. Seek God and you won’t be sitting around with... Read more

2018-08-20T23:26:22-06:00

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Whatever Happened to Sin? : Thoughts on Our Times : Weinstein/Argento

Last updated on: August 20, 2018 at 11:26 pm By Jeff Hood

The further away I traveled from my evangelical origins, the more distasteful the idea of sin became. In one of the liberal theological schools I attended, I remember a professor shouting out, “Sin is dead!” Everybody wanted to trade the word “evil” for the word “sin.” I guess such a switch depersonalizes it a bit. I bought into it for a time…then, I traveled back to reality. Some time ago, I worked at a church that had a large white... Read more

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