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feminism

True Womanhood – Why Airplanes Aren’t In the Bible

  It’s one thing to talk in generalities about millenials leaving the church, to read books and ponder the reasons why.  But it’s another thing to have one person talk about specific reasons why they’re teetering on the edge.  I think so, anyway.  But I’m just that one person.  Maybe this won’t actually mean much….

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I Wasn’t Raped, But I Was Still Violated

*trigger warning for abuse, victimization, assault, creeps* Curled up in the seat, turned toward the windows, I wish for this to be over.  I sleep.  I wake up, and he knows.  I try and pretend, but to no avail.  He’s talking again, taking on a familiarity that he hasn’t earned. ‘Please, Jesus,’ I beg.  Please let…

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That’s What He Said – Feminism

Today’s post comes from my husband.  He grew up a son of a pastor in very conservative, country churches.  Over the past few months, as we have talked about feminism, and as he’s met people like Danielle and Dianna, his perception of feminism has changed.  He is trying to learn and understand what women mean,…

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Here I Stand – A Feminist

  I’ve written before about how my feminism intersects with my roles as a wife and mother.  I have nothing new to hash out there.   But as I thought about my feminism and who I am, I realized that it has served to isolate me, and make me feel alienated. Whether I’m alienating myself…

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Building Bridges of Equality

  Our county recently made history, when the governor appointed our first female judge.  Down below the clock tower my boys can see from their bed, deep inside the recesses of the old, architecturally impressive building, one woman sits on the bench.  Her co-workers and her equals, only men. The thing about being a judge…

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