The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
Celebration is resistance
“There’s not a saviour that’s going to come around and upend the tables of corruption, not a person, but perhaps a collective could.”—Kevin Garcia
“Why do they need a parade?”
We march to remember that we stand on the shoulders of big, gorgeous, flaming giants.
Why I celebrate Pride Month as a straight pastor
My life has been forever enriched by LGBTQ+ folks. They have wrapped me in love and brought me some of the best laughs of my life.
We are not as alone as we think
Unique does not mean alone. There are leaders, thinkers, writers, artists, musicians, and caregivers who are ready to listen to us, share with us, support us, advocate for us, and welcome us.
I just don’t care anymore: Church authority and sex
Like Jesus, I refuse to engage in the corrupt rules of debate. I know where that road goes: with Pilate’s actions being justified and me ending up on a cross, with or without Pilate’s official approval.
Hate the Belief, Love the Believer
You’ve probably heard “hate the sin, love the sinner.” You’ve probably heard it as a way to oppose LGBTQ folks. What if we apply it to harmful evangelical beliefs?