The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
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.
The necessity of defining love
Love is an act of will. It is a choice. It is not forced and it is not an obligation.
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?
When our only tool left is joy
The story of Easter resurrection is odd. But right now it’s making me think about joy in the midst of disorientation.
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.