"I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi I left the church behind years ago for many reasons--most of which involved the long journey of accepting the person I was and falling in love with that person. A person the church told me growing … Continue reading Christians: So Unlike Your Christ
Political
Don’t Say Gay!
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash "Don't say gay" Afraid they'll catch it--or afraid it'll be passed on to the next generation Trying to control the narrative of a story that isn't theirs to tell. Isn't theirs to live. A narrative that's unfamiliar to them. To be unfamiliar is something to be hated "You're not … Continue reading Don’t Say Gay!
September Creative Writing Challenge – Day 2: Change the World
Photo by Juliana Kozoski on Unsplash Will watched the TV screen, unenthused by the back and forth debates of the presidential candidates in the upcoming election. It was always the same. Both candidates made promises for all the wonderful ways in which they planned to make the country a better place over the next four years, … Continue reading September Creative Writing Challenge – Day 2: Change the World
Love and Loving Unconditionally
Love and Loving Unconditionally I've heard it a thousand times. "I will love the person, but hate the sin." I truly believe that most Christians who make use of this popular phrase truly mean well. I also think that they've heard it so many times that they don't consider how conditional that makes their claim … Continue reading Love and Loving Unconditionally
Love is…
*Begins sappy writing* "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always … Continue reading Love is…
NOH8
I don't know who you are, and you don't know me. However, we have a mutual Facebook friend, and that's how I came across and was able to read the words you don't even realize have torn me down. You claim that you have never used hate, bigotry, or harassment to promote your beliefs, but … Continue reading NOH8
If I Can Marry One, Why Not 3?!
To the argument posed in the subject line, which happens to come from a best friend's sister, I say, why not? Don't get me wrong. Polygamy is not for me, and I think in most circumstances, it's not for most people. I'll explain why in just a short little while. First, I want to talk … Continue reading If I Can Marry One, Why Not 3?!
Joshua's Musings 