The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
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?
Why Did Jesus Die?
In which we interrogate penal substitutionary atonement, explore alternatives, shrug our shoulders, and focus on love.
Calling God a “He” Reinforces Patriarchy
Even though many of us have called God “he/him” our entire lives, we must consider the consequences.
Is Unity Possible?
At a time when our country is more polarized than ever, we could use some unity. But we can’t settle for the cheap stuff.
The Evangelical Gaze
Why is evangelicalism so busted? Here are some thoughts about that, related to the history of Christianity and colonialism.
Compassion Must Trump Conviction
Making the case for full affirmation and celebration of LGBTQ folks—not from esoteric Scripture analysis, but compassion for real people.