Category: Theology
Ritual: The Weird Arena of Love
I’ve often wondered about my ancestors. This is true in many different respects, but there is one particular feature of their tradition that gives me pause and makes me question what I know about th... Read More
Labels: The Nature and Meaning of Religious Identity
This post is part of my ongoing ‘Talking with God’ project, focusing on the religious practices and beliefs of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Names have been changed to protect their privacy, and ... Read More
Prophetic Words vs. Prophetic Witness
As my fourth semester of seminary comes to a close, I am preparing to embark on my final year as a graduate student at the Boston University School of Theology (STH). Claiming notable alumni like Mart... Read More
In the Name of My Prophet
“I prayed in the name of my Prophet and the name of your Prophet that you will be blessed.” This is what the young man said to me. Earlier, he asked me if I knew of a private place to pray. It is ... Read More
“When You Stand Praying … Forgive”
In summer of 2017, my wife and I taught a Sunday school series on the Jewishness of Jesus. It was not the first time we taught this topic. This delightfully progressive and thoughtful group was quick ... Read More
A Personal God Is The One I Know
My God is a personal one. I speak to God. Or, at least, I worry to God. And God calms me, when I let Them in. When I feel low – racked with fear or worries or questioning – I take these knotted co... Read More
Coping Queerly: Radical Healing in Kesha’s Praying
Oh, sometimes, I pray for you at night Someday, maybe you’ll see the light Oh, some say, in life, you’re gonna get what you give But some things only God can forgive. – Kesha Rose Sebert (20... Read More
Accompanying One Another Through the Dark Night
October was not a fun month. After an interfaith peacebuilding trip in Nigeria, I returned with a stomach bug that so kindly kept me company over the next several weeks. The significant portion of my ... Read More