The so-called “Christian” Right has continued to attack the LGBT community—and some folks who call themselves feminists are abetting them.
Tag: Christianity
Toward a Better Biblical Understand of Gender, Sex and Patriarchy
“The Church of England welcomes and encourages the unconditional affirmation of trans people,” declares new guidance for Anglican clergy, “equally with all people, within the body of Christ, and rejoices in the diversity of that body into which all Christians have been baptised by one Spirit.”
Humanae Vitae and a Half-Century of Harm to Women Around the World
Next week, the Vatican will open the World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland—just one month after the ominous anniversary of Humanae Vitae, the Vatican policy banning birth control. While […]
8 Hidden Biblical Themes in “The Handmaid’s Tale”
At the heart of Margaret Atwood’s book lies a biblical story that provided blueprints for a patriarchal dystopia.
We Heart: Church of England to Welcome Women Bishops
On Monday, the Church of England’s General Synod (the Church’s governing body that meets two or three times a year) voted in favor of allowing women to become bishops. The […]
The Femisphere: Blogging on Faith And Religion, Part 2
In the second part of our Faith & Religion Femisphere roundtable (see part one and meet the participants here), we tackled the upcoming election and abortion as well as the […]
The Femisphere: Blogging on Faith and Religion, Part 1
While religion tends to be a hotly debated topic everywhere, it can sometimes feel even more divisive within the feminist community–especially when it […]
Chick-fil-Gay: Being Anti-Same-Sex Marriage is Bad for Business
It doesn’t pay to be anti-gay. Especially if you’re Chick-fil-A. Last week, Dan Cathy, president of the fast food chain known for its chicken sandwiches and Southern fried Christian values, […]
Crisis Pregnancy Centers Play Fast and Loose with Church and State
An investigative report into the nation’s crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) by Sofia Resnick of the American Independent has raised red flags, suggesting that the organizations may be violating separation […]
We Heart: Westboro Baptist Church (Not Really)
The Westboro Baptist Church, infamous for picketing funerals among its other anti-gay activities, is donating $50,000 to the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC). Sort of. After comedian and gay rights […]