In the gospel of John, there’s a famous story that Christian teachers love to reference. Shortly after Jesus’ crucifixion, some of the disciples are gathered together in a room. As should be expected, these individuals were afraid; their leader had just been put to death, and many of them feared they would be next. So, … Continue reading Oh me of little faith…
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Patience
Recently, while taking a walk, I ran into a woman who introduced herself as Patience. She was from Africa and had seemingly come to America as a missionary. Generally, in these situations, I would make some excuse for not having time to stop, as I’m typically not one to try and experience those classic atheist … Continue reading Patience
On Religious Privilege
“What about you? Do you want one?” I turned to face the voice that had caught me off guard. I’d just finished my last class for the morning and was planning on getting lunch before heading to work, so my mind had been elsewhere. “Uh, sure,” I replied, unsure what I was accepting. “It’s a … Continue reading On Religious Privilege
Sh*t, I’m an atheist…
I had questioned for several years before I finally came to the place where I would willingly refer to myself as an atheist. Growing up, I was raised in a conservative Christian home, so the first thing that came to my mind about my identity was my faith. Shortly before I got married in 2018, … Continue reading Sh*t, I’m an atheist…