The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
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.
What is God?
I’ve been hearing a lot of folks wrestling with the foundational question: What is God? Here are some thoughts from our recent Harbor gatherings.
Can faith help in a moment like this?
An election just happened. Many people are not happy about it. Does our faith have anything to offer us?
It’s okay to just cry
Sometimes faith deconstruction is liberating and adventurous. Other times I cry and cry and cry.
Faith that doesn’t traumatize
Recapping our summer series on Woven by Meredith Miller. We’ve been exploring how to foster faith that won’t tumble down around us or harm others.