This is an addendum to my previous post, The problem with “purity culture” is not purity. “Purity Culture” doesn’t really understand purity — at least not from a Biblical perspective. Those who teach from a “purity culture” perspective treat purity as almost … Continue reading
She was raised in an ultra-conservative Christian homeschooling family, with loving but legalistic parents. Or maybe they were more protective than legalistic; as an adult, she is still trying to puzzle that out. There is no doubt in her mind … Continue reading
For years, I believed that certain things I had done left me somewhat tainted. Yes, God forgave me, but… Because of that, I surrounded myself with people and with churches and with teachers who agreed with me, who reinforced my narrative about a God who forgives but somehow isn’t quite able to wash every last stain of my sins away. I even allowed someone close to me to repeatedly remind me that I was not “pure”. Continue reading
This short video is an excellent resource for Christian husbands of survivors, although I would urge caution about one of the recommendations made by the speaker. My reaction to this video was almost entirely positive. I especially liked what the … Continue reading
Blog posts tagged with “Preaching to the choir” will probably be most meaningful (and possibly less offensive) to those who consider themselves followers of Jesus, tend towards a more conservative interpretation of the Bible, and are in agreement with the … Continue reading
Prone to wander... 