It’s no secret I read the Bible differently than most people I know. In fact, I took a long break from reading the Bible at all. It took awhile for me to stomach it again and then slowly learn to draw encouragement from it again. It took seeing sacrificial atonement theology in the Christ story … More Midrashim and Fan-Fictioning the Bible: Are We Allowed?
Starting today, Meta is blocking news for Canadian users on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as the Canadian Government works out implementation for recently passed legislation which would see social media giants pay for access to news content. From what I understand, the new law passed by the federal government in Canada is intended … More Google, Meta, and the Canadian Government – Oh My
I’m doing some personal writing today and I go hunting for an article I wrote in the past on a different blog post and I COULDN’T FIND IT. Lots of other old content on Sara’s Many Hats remains – all of it, from what I can tell – but THAT specific one? Gone. The title … More I’m Going to the Pride Parade and You Should, Too… Again
My spiritual journey in adulthood has been marked by the themes of both connection and separation. I’ve always been a leader and a writer, using my gifts to write poetry, reflect on current events, discern the needs of others and encourage them on their journey. I’ve worked in politics, education, and religious institutions as a … More My Journey to Becoming a Spiritual Director
In 1903, Katharine C. Bushnell published a specialized study in the literal translation and interpretation of Genesis along with its theological and societal implications for women. The foreword, written by Amy Francis in 2016, describes Bushnell as “an intellectual and cultural colossus of the twentieth century”. Indeed, a brief account of Bushnell’s life reveals her … More Book Review: God’s Word to Women
A little light Sunday evening musing for you. Overall, I’m writing today because I’m wondering if there is any church community locally anyone would recommend where I might fit. Friends and mentors have suggested I might seek a United or Lutheran church, or even Catholic. I’m Mennonite by culture and history, and evangelical by my life’s … More Deconstruction
Published on March 11, 2019 on sarasmanyhats.ca. There is a shortage of moderates blogging and commenting online. A shortage of the tolerant, the kind, and the educated. This is because these types of people aren’t affected by hype. But the result is rampant unchecked negative, knee-jerk spreading of fear or stupidity. The antivax movement is … More From the Archives: How the Weakest Minded Got the Loudest Voices in the Vaccine Debate
Published on January 15, 2015 on sarasmanyhats.ca. Between Communication and Critical Thinking. And, yes, HOT TOPIC ALERT: I’m going to touch on vaccination in this post. Tackling communication, critical thinking, AND my personal vaccination opinions, all in ONE post? I think the internet might just IMPLODE. Community is not a new topic for my blog, … More From the Archives: The Great Disconnect
The Prairie Thistle 