As a teenager who was baptized into Evangelicalism in the 1990s, I entered an identity and world with strict boundaries. I was formed within a faith paradigm that claimed the Bible clearly taught a lot of things, including what it meant to be a Christian. As I look back and think about all the times … More Let’s Get Biblical – Christian Identity and the Bible
This series is all about “getting biblical” (more on that phrase later), but before we can jump into the pages of the Bible, we need to talk about an incredibly important part of reading Scripture. The reader. That’s me. That’s you. This applies to everyone. Who we are and how we approach reading and interpreting … More Let’s Get Biblical – How We Show Up
Disclaimer: Pray Away is a documentary film on the harm caused by the ex-gay movement that promotes changing one’s sexual orientation through reparative (conversion) therapy. Please be aware that the film can be very difficult to watch, especially if you have been hurt by the movement. The Pray Away website offers “tips and resources to … More “Do You Need Any Prayer?” Reflections on Pray Away, Part 4
Disclaimer: Pray Away is a documentary film on the harm caused by the ex-gay movement that promotes changing one’s sexual orientation through reparative (conversion) therapy. Please be aware that the film can be very difficult to watch, especially if you have been hurt by the movement. The Pray Away website offers “tips and resources to … More “Why Can’t You Just Obey?” Reflections on Pray Away, Part 3
Disclaimer: Pray Away is a documentary film on the harm caused by the ex-gay movement that promotes changing one’s sexual orientation through reparative (conversion) therapy. Please be aware that the film can be very difficult to watch, especially if you have been hurt by the movement. The Pray Away website offers “tips and resources to … More “What’s Wrong With Me?” – Reflections on Pray Away, Part 2
The release of Pray Away, a documentary on the ex-gay movement that promotes changing one’s sexual orientation through reparative (conversion) therapy, has been on my calendar since its August 3 date was announced. So, Tuesday morning I woke up, turned on my television, opened Netflix and pressed play. Because of my previous involvement within the … More “How Did I Believe That?” – Reflections on Pray Away, Part 1
Michelle F. Morrow 