DeShannon Bowens

Is God Afraid of Sexuality? – Part 2

Posted on November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 by DeShannon Bowens

A few weeks ago, I was inspired to begin exploring the relationship between sexuality, religion and fear. In Part 1 of my essay, I purposefully chose an image of God that was a man with a stern expre... Read More

Is God Afraid of Sexuality? – Part 1

Posted on October 30, 2014October 29, 2014 by DeShannon Bowens

When I facilitate quarterly Interfaith Spirituality & Sexuality discussions, I often encourage people to look at the authority in their lives by simply asking, “What is the Truth? What is the Li... Read More

Ancestors and the Earth

Posted on September 30, 2014September 29, 2014 by DeShannon Bowens

Religions for the Earth recently held a weekend conference in New York City at Union Theological Seminary. The purpose was to make people aware that climate change and our environment are social justi... Read More

Using Religion as an Excuse to Justify Harming Girls

Posted on May 27, 2014May 26, 2014 by DeShannon Bowens

April is always a busy time for me because it’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In addition to counseling survivors of sexual abuse, I have been working with an Interfaith Collaborative that engages... Read More

Unity Through Diversity

Posted on April 2, 2014April 2, 2014 by DeShannon Bowens

“What options are there for those who want to recognize that there is a higher power but don’t fit into organized religion?” This question is common in the circles I travel. Many of my friends a... Read More