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Why I Failed Feminism 101: Gender, Sexuality, and the Power of Relationships
I was once told by my ardent feminist advisor in undergrad to “not put all my proverbial eggs in one man basket” after discussing my relationship with my boyfriend over a cup of coffee. Thinking my...
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“Vaginas are Everywhere!”: The Power of the Female Reproductive System by...
I have a beautiful picture of vagina hanging on my wall. However, for the longest time it was in the back of my closet, with a plastic bag covering it. I wasn’t ashamed of it but my ex-boyfriend,...
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Why Men (and Women) Can’t Have It All by John Erickson
Growing up, my favorite movie was The Associate staring Whoopi Goldberg as a woman at a Wall Street firm attempting to climb her way up the corporate ladder through hard work and dedication. Her...
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8 Simple Rules for Being a Queer Godfather by John Erickson
I often wondered why I wasn’t asked to be the Godfather of my niece and nephew. It made perfect sense to me that I would be the best person to guide and provide spiritual care for either of them as I...
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Visions of My Grandmother by John Erickson
I haven’t dreamt of my grandmother since her passing one hot summer July evening. The night, and the days that followed, continue to be a blur. However, as my family members continue to see her in...
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Please Excuse Me for Having a Penis: Taking a Back Seat to Privilege and Power
I have often struggled with that little voice, call it my conscience if you will, that speaks to me during times of distress. Although I consider myself a proud feminist, I still struggle with aspects...
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Don’t Worry, I Won’t Marry Your Girlfriend: Sexuality, Identity, and the Easy...
I must say, I will be the first to admit that the recent outbreak of videos promulgating the idea that gay men will marry a straight guy’s girlfriend or lesbians will marry a straight girl’s boyfriend...
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Second Class Rape Victims: Rape Hierarchy and Gender Conflict
The most disturbing part of the 2006 documentary Deliver Us from Evil isn’t the fact that Father Oliver O’Grady is rewarded by the Catholic Church with a new congregation in Ireland after his short...
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Thanks for Coming (Out): Sexuality, Sports, and Spirituality by John Erickson
Like marking off items on a proverbial checklist, closeted LGBTQ individuals who exist within and outside of the world of professional sports, can recount the numerous things they struggle with in...
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God Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Gay Bars and the Growing Divide Between...
My good friend and fellow Feminism and Religion Contributor Marie Cartier’s forthcoming book, Baby You Are My Religion: Women, Gay Bars, and Theology Before Stonewall argues that American butch-femme...
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To Have and to Hold: Gay Marriage and the Religion Question
Outrage. Anger. Fear. Hatred. These are just a few of the words that flashed across my Twitter feed as I woke up on that fateful Wednesday, June 26 morning when the Supreme Court of the United...
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The Hot Seat by John Erickson
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a male feminist lately. As the only man to be a permanent blogger on this very site until my colleague and friend Kile Jones came on board, I took my...
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Truths My Mother Taught Me by John Erickson
The first question I always get asked when I’m in feminist spaces is: “What inspired you to become a feminist?” Although I could go into the various histories revolving around men’s involvement in the...
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Yes, You’re a Homophobe by John Erickson
To be able to walk down the street holding the hand of the one you love is a great feeling and an action that some of us aren’t able to perform without fear. A line has been drawn in the sand between...
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In Memoriam – God Hates Fags
Fred Phelps, an American Pastor who headed the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas died at the age of 84 on March 19, 2014. While some individuals leave behind legacies of their good deeds and...
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#YesAllWomen, the Darwin Debate, and the God Complex by John Erickson
The one thing I typically will choose to do on the rare occasion that I’m able to sit down and relax is to watch a documentary. While some people may go to the gym, read a book, or hang with friends,...
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Are You Ready for Some Football? by John Erickson
There is never a reason for physical violence. There is never a reason to hit your partner or child to the point where they are unconscious or bruised. There is never a reason to inflict violence...
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Genderqueering by John Erickson
Leelah Alcorn, Ash Haffner, Aniya Knee Parker, Yaz’min Shancez This post is a response to a recent blog entry titled “Who is Gender Queer?” on this site from Carol Christ. The post can be read by...
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The Religiosity of Silence by John Erickson
In 2013, I wrote an article about the then latest reality TV scandal featuring A&E’s Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson and his rampant foot-in-mouth disease that caused him to express, in the pages of...
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Caitlyn Jenner is a Friend of Mine
I’m deeply troubled by some of the anti-trans and anti-queer commentary that has been taking place on some of the comments on this blog in recent months. I’ll never forget when this project first...
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