by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | May 26, 2022 | Opinion
I heard two quick, loud pops. One, right after the other. “Pop, pop!” My whole body froze as I took in the faces of those sitting next to me. Their eyes had widened with shock and fear. But it only lasted for a split second. Then there was relief, followed by...
by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | May 5, 2022 | Opinion
I begged a childhood friend to shed light on Donald Trump. This was 2016 on the cusp of the presidential election, so I emailed her for insight. Though he was often portrayed in the media with disdain or as a joke, those of us in the Bible Belt understood his...
by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | Mar 8, 2022 | Opinion
The theme for the 2022 International Women’s Day campaign begins with: “Imagine a gender equal world.” I love this first sentence, because it is a reminder that our imagination is a necessary ingredient in creating the reality we want to see. Imagination is tricky...
by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | Jul 27, 2020 | Opinion
The theology we’ve inherited has been shaped and cultivated by a white supremacist culture that has spent centuries perpetuating the image of a male, white god and a white Jesus. This theological take continues to uphold and perpetuate systemic oppression. It’s bad...
by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | Mar 11, 2020 | Opinion
Jesus calls us to boldness again and again throughout the gospel stories. He does this through his own willingness to be bold. Despite what his friends think, no matter what his enemies might say or do, and regardless of what societal repercussions there may be, Jesus...
