The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
In the end, Lent is about death
It doesn’t feel like there’s a “good” time to experience loss and grief. But if there is, it’s Lent.
Inner authority is sacred
Howard Thurman said that what connects us to the Divine, more than anything else, is the part of us that exercises agency to guard our souls.
Let’s talk God
Amid all the deconstruction, many of us keep returning to big questions: Who or what is God? Can we experience the Divine?
Religion: handle with extreme care
Religion, faith, the Bible, and spiritual community can do wonders. They can feel like miracles. They can also crush people’s souls. Let’s do all this with care and humility.
Religions that value principles over people are busted
We use labels like “conservative,” but what do they mean when we talk about Christianity or, more broadly, religion? And why is conservatism so bankrupt?
Sacred rewrites and speaking back
A recent Harbor discussion included a wide range of responses. People wondered if we’re allowed to rewrite Bible passages. My answer is an emphatic yes.