The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Did you know you’re a monarch?
In Genesis 1, people are created in God’s image. What does that mean? One interpretation points to popular beliefs in the Ancient Near Eastern context of the Bible.
Critical fabulation
If the Bible is our text for knowing the history of our spirituality, we must acknowledge it is incomplete. Missing are the stories of slaves, women, children, those who were defeated in battle, and those whose existence was not fully understood, such as transgender people.
Rejecting an eternal home built by and for the rich
It is entirely possible to be wealthy and not exploit others. It just seems so incredibly rare
Hey God, are you violent?
Is God violent? Some ancient texts seem to indicate the answer is yes. But I know deep in my bones that this isn’t true.
Finding those hidden in the New Testament
To consider enslaved people and other groups in a particular text, it sometimes takes a little imagination.
