by Kyndall Rae Rothaus | Dec 2, 2021 | Opinion
People are giving up on church right and left these days. From what I hear from clients and colleagues, the rates of departure are climbing rapidly post pandemic. Churches are opening their doors back up, but not many people are walking back in. I get it. I haven’t...
by Kyndall Rae Rothaus | Sep 10, 2021 | Opinion
I was checking the social media statistics for Nevertheless She Preached when I noticed something: 11% of our Facebook followers are men. On the one hand, I suppose it isn’t a surprise that men aren’t flocking to be a part of an organization called Nevertheless SHE...
by Kyndall Rae Rothaus | Jun 23, 2021 | Opinion
LGBTQ+ rights aside, the word pride has never held much of a good reputation within Christianity. Pride is named among the “seven deadly sins” or “capital vices,” and of all seven, theologians have often said pride takes the cake and is the deadliest of them. Pride,...
by Kyndall Rae Rothaus | May 24, 2019 | Opinion
Studies show that youth who grow up in religious communities have lower rates of suicidal ideations than youth who do not. However, for one segment of the population, the statistics are opposite. LGBTQ persons who mature in religious contexts experience higher rates...
by Kyndall Rae Rothaus | May 6, 2019 | Opinion
“Are you related to Blake Rothaus?” The question came unexpectedly from a stranger who approached my dad at a restaurant. I think the whole family was a bit taken aback since Blake had died 30 years ago in 1988. “He was my brother,” my dad replied. The stranger...
