religion

christianity

evangelical christianity

politics + activism

The Nashville Statement: Homophobic Evangelicals Continue Delusional Conviction of Their Own Victimhood

It’s nothing new, but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous.

Adrian —

Aug 30, 2017

politics

religion

culture

Excommunicate Me from the Church of Social Justice

“I’ve had countless hushed conversations with friends about this anxiety, and how it has led us to refrain from participation in activist events, conversations, and spaces because we feel inadequately…

Frances Lee —

Jul 13, 2017

christianity

religion

first person

That One Time The Patriarchy Blessed Me

“I loved the Church, and I loved the gospel. I was the kind of Mormon who politely dismissed myself from classrooms when teachers showed R-rated movies. At my first and…

Dera —

Jun 27, 2017

christianity

pride 2017

lgbt pride

How to Love Your Neighbor and Love Yourself by Reading the Bible for Pride

I can’t make every passage better. There are some passages that are still, even after months of study, hard to accept. But I try to remind myself that it’s okay…

Ari —

Jun 27, 2017

islam

Lists/Top 10s

holigays

8 Ways for Non-Muslims to Support LGBTQ Muslims this Ramadan

We’re here, we’re queer, and you should start acting like it.

Mahdia Lynn —

Jun 8, 2017

everyone is gay

islam

politics + activism

Longest Days, Sacred Nights Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Muslim Youth, and So Can You!

It’s Pride month, it’s Ramadan, and it’s time to support queer and trans Muslims. Masjid al-Rabia and Everyone is Gay are here to help!

Carrie —

Jun 2, 2017

evangelical christianity

religion

culture

By Any Other Name: The Power of Loaded Language in Christofascism

When my parents told me I was being “rebellious,” that my character was “ungodly” and that I was “going down the path to hell” for not doing the laundry that…

Kieryn Darkwater —

May 30, 2017

donald trump

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

Trump’s “Religious Liberty” Executive Order Doesn’t Explicitly Target Gay People but It’s Still Horrifying

Trump doesn’t want to deal with LGBTQ activists, but he’s happy to legitimize discrimination even if he’s not legalizing it.

Heather Hogan —

May 4, 2017

christianity

portland

first person

I Accidentally Went Looking For God In Portland

On Easter Sunday, I didn’t go to a church, but I quietly praised God at brunch in community with friends and strangers and so many carbs and those tiny Cadbury…

Adrian —

May 3, 2017

christianity

people of color

culture

Twitter Is the New Black Church

I grew up hearing stories from elders about how integral the black church was to their lives during the Civil Rights era. Being a queer woman, I never quite felt…

Cami Thomas —

May 2, 2017

lesbian history

queer folklore

lgbt history

Queer Folklore: The Morrigan Is A Goddess for Protest

The Morrigan has always seemed wildly queer to me. The sort of army boot-wearing femme-butch blend who uses the word “dyke” like a clenched fist aimed at the patriarchy.

Siobhan —

Mar 21, 2017

christianity

evangelical christianity

holigays

4 Little Things A Queer Christian Can Do For Lent (Or Just The Next 40 Days)

When I read poetry, including the Psalms, it messes with my alignment. It forces me to sit up straighter and recognize words and ideas that pluck at the sinewy parts…

Adrian —

Mar 10, 2017