I’m a Man and a Feminist

I’m a Man and a Feminist

Patriarchy has controlled social and religious institutions through self-serving manipulation and theological malpractice for far too long. As a person of faith, I strongly advocate for feminist theology as a basis for developing a holistic approach to reading and...
Imagination is Our Medicine

Imagination is Our Medicine

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...
Devaluing Women is Mistreatment of the Bible as Well

Devaluing Women is Mistreatment of the Bible as Well

On International Women’s Day, my mind goes first to the courageous women I met in migrant shelters along the U.S.-Mexico border recently. In many cases, they were facing no options without great risks — but had made a risky choice that might save their daughters from...
Why We Must Become Aware of Internalized Sexism

Why We Must Become Aware of Internalized Sexism

As I settled down to watch President Biden’s first State of the Union address, I was struck by the powerful image of two strong women seated confidently behind the president. Never before in the history of the United States had the words, “Madam Speaker, Madam Vice...