The Sophia Society Blog
The Original Theobros: A Holy Tuesday Meditation
Jesus embodied a form of faith unfathomable to fundamentalism. He understood the more you know, the more you don’t know. The looser your grip on right and wrong, the greater your grasp of transformative wisdom.
Who Killed Jesus? A Palm Sunday Reflection
God did not kill Jesus. Jesus was killed by law and order allied with religion.
Understanding Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual abuse and the ensuing religious trauma aren’t tied to any particular religion, but more fundamentalist expressions of faith are breeding grounds for abuse.
What Is Faith Deconstruction?
Depending on what circles you run in, the word “deconstruction” may be terrifying, trendy, or a complete mystery. In evangelical and fundamental Christian circles, deconstruction is…
How To Love Your Enemy in a Polarizing World
As thousands of white men stormed the Capitol with little resistance last month, I joined many others in wondering what would have happened if all those people…
Christ & Culture: 3 Ways to Resist Christian Nationalism
Is America a Christian nation? Was it ever? Should it be? Should Christians have power over culture, and what has happened to the marginalized when we were in power?
The Politics of Jesus
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there is a Presidential Election next week. It promises to be one of the most factious contests in American history, dividing a nation and even pitting Christianity against itself. 82% of white evangelicals are expected to vote to…
Why I Don’t Go to Church (But Want to)
It’s no secret that one of the biggest problems facing the Church in the U.S. right now is that many are leaving it. Those who are still committed to it have lamented that fact ad…