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Tag: religion
When Charity Masks Injustice: Thoughts from an Ex-Missionary
In today’s guest post Newbury Caulfield, who is now an ex-missionary, looks at how her relationship with her faith evolved over time and how that process was influenced by the sometimes oppressive mechanisms within missionary work.
Signed, the Daughter You May Someday Know
CN: graphic description of self-harm; discussion of suicide, teen homelessness, homophobia, religious opposition to homosexuality, familial rejection, and mental illness. Every openly LGBTQ+ person has a coming-out story. I grew up in an incredibly liberal town where bisexuality or any kind of sexual fluidity was common enough that I encountered very little resistance when I came out, which is why I haven’t written much about my own experience regarding sexual orientation on this blog. The …Read More
Yes, Black Girls Matter
This article is Clarity’s tribute to R. Kelly’s victims and to all the black women and girls who’ve had their lives devalued by society. We raise up her message: Black girls matter.
An Atheist Witch Discusses the Intersection of Spirituality and Skepticism
Vi La Bianca, creator of the blog “Author of Confusion,” lays out a really fascinating argument that defines spirituality, illustrates the physical manifestation of it, and looks at the intersection of spirituality and skepticism in detail.
Who Is Marginalized?
There are a number of traits for which people are oppressed, and these traits fall into a number of categories. To be involved in social justice work, you must first understand who is marginalized. This article breaks that down.