Tag: faith
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We’ll Never Be at Peace in Our Country If We Can’t Look in the Mirror
When we push people outside our house, they just congregate at the door, bouncing their ideas off each other. The result? Echo chambers. Democracy breaks. Nothing gets done, nothing makes either party happy, and we all suffer.
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Not Christian. Not Atheist. Something Else Entirely.
I left Christianity. I lost belief in everything. Then I found something sacred in the silence. This is what I believe now—and why I don’t want you to pray for my soul out of fear.
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Why I Left the Church, and I’m Not Coming Back
I didn’t walk away from faith lightly. I was raised in it. I taught Sunday School and cared for children. Drenched in scripture. Surrounded by people who said they loved Jesus, people who spoke of grace and truth on Sundays, and then went home to gossip, to judge, to vote against the very people Jesus…
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What I Learned About ‘The Left’ as a Conservative Christian Growing Up
The author reflects on growing up in a conservative, Christian environment, absorbing narratives that create fear and moral framing against the Left. They deconstruct common accusations against Democrats, offering reframes that highlight patriotism, religious freedom, reproductive rights, and community support, emphasizing a compassionate understanding rather than divisive rhetoric.
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In a World of Darkness, be a Beacon of Light and Hope
Hey, you got a sec? Sit down. Take a breath. Let’s chat. Lately, I’ve noticed a common thread in the things people are sharing: The world needs more kindness. Maybe it’s a universal nudge. Maybe it’s just the algorithm. Or maybe… we’re finally starting to realize just how much we’re missing it. Either way, I…
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