Welcome to a blog of transitional voices. Coming out of evangelicalism, this site features writing on a wide variety of topics as we strive to traverse life with awareness and intention, valuing social justice, equality, and the complexities of Christian and humanist thought.
(un)Biblical Fundamentalism and Literalism, Part Three: Inerrancy and Biblical Idolatry
For some, this post may feel like drawing lines in the sand and pulling out the label-machine and slapping a bunch of those big ol’ stickers around that say, “Hello, my name is _.” At the risk of sounding like I’m justifying my position before…
Keep reading(un)Biblical Fundamentalism and Literalism, Part Two: Culture, Context and Critical Thinking
The history of how the Bible was written, decided on (voted in/out) and translated is available for all to learn – from many historians and theologians better than me. In the years following the death of Jesus, the Jewish leaders (authors, followers, biographers, teachers, church and…
Keep reading(un)Biblical Fundamentalism and Literalism, Part One: Humans and a History of Storytelling
Let’s talk about Bible literalism and scriptural inerrancy. I’ve been sitting on this topic a long time and continue to have trouble narrowing down what I’d like to say. So this is an invitation to a three part article series. I’ll try not to leave…
Keep readingThe Great Melt
I meditated outside today, using the phrase “I am one with God. I am one with all matter and energy.” This follows with my March meditation theme and the word “embody.” Listening to the sounds of the snow melt, water droplets hitting the ice, water…
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