This is part two in our series on Patriarchy and Christianity.

Christianity seems intractably knotted up with patriarchy. Christians worship God the Father. They honor patriarchs like Abraham and Moses. They follow a Risen God-man named Jesus.

In this series we talk patriarchy and his offspring (heteronormativity, gender essentialism, transphobia, etc) and ask: "Is it possible to embrace some form of Christian spirituality without becoming agents of the Patriarchy?"

Christianity seems intractably knotted up with patriarchy. Christians worship God the Father. They honor patriarchs like Abraham and Moses. They follow a Risen God-man named Jesus.

In this series we talk patriarchy and his offspring (heteronormativity, gender essentialism, transphobia, etc) and ask: "Is it possible to embrace some form of Christian spirituality without becoming agents of the Patriarchy?"

Empires go to Afghanistan to die, it would seem. Like the British Empire and the USSR, many speculate that our withdrawal from Afghanistan is in some way a signal of our inevitable imperial collapse.

Join us as we discuss the nature of Empire, the way the US has functioned as an empire, the role of religion in imperialism, and much more!

Empires go to Afghanistan to die, it would seem. Like the British Empire and the USSR, many speculate that our withdrawal from Afghanistan is in some way a signal of our inevitable imperial collapse.

Join us as we discuss the nature of Empire, the way the US has functioned as an empire, the role of religion in imperialism, and much more!

According to an old fable, an eastern ruler asked his devoted sage to inscribe on a ring a fundamental truth—something that would be just as true in good times or bad. He engraved these words: "And this, too, shall pass away."

We live in times of deep uncertainty. Are these sage words still true? Or are we in such unprecedented times that it is impossible to be prepared for what is coming? Climate change is increasingly undeniable. We are working our way through the Greek alphabet as COVID mutates. And, through it all, demagogues exploit our deep, gnawing, uncertainty.

How then, do we cope with uncertainty? Where, then, is our hope?

In the third and final installation of this series, we explore the weaponization of uncertainty.

According to an old fable, an eastern ruler asked his devoted sage to inscribe on a ring a fundamental truth—something that would be just as true in good times or bad. He engraved these words: "And this, too, shall pass away."

We live in times of deep uncertainty. Are these sage words still true? Or are we in such unprecedented times that it is impossible to be prepared for what is coming? Climate change is increasingly undeniable. We are working our way through the Greek alphabet as COVID mutates. And, through it all, demagogues exploit our deep, gnawing, uncertainty.

How then, do we cope with uncertainty? Where, then, is our hope?

In this, the second part of the series, we ask: "Can we put our hope in progress?"

What is the role of anger or rage in politics and spirituality? Many often interpret the prophetic tradition (which is simultaneously spiritual and political) as ragey, but anger is healthy response to evil, oppression, and suffering.

As we bear witness to the pain in our world, how do we become effective in our rage? How can anger be constructive? Is it enough to be deconstructive? To wrathfully fuck up oppression and monkeywrench evil?

In this final part of the series, we reflect more on divine anger, explore the difference between liberatory anger and fascistic aggression, and reflect upon what makes for "effective" anger.

What is the role of anger or rage in politics and spirituality? Many often interpret the prophetic tradition (which is simultaneously spiritual and political) as ragey, but anger is healthy response to evil, oppression, and suffering.

As we bear witness to the pain in our world, how do we become effective in our rage? How can anger be constructive? Is it enough to be deconstructive? To wrathfully fuck up oppression and monkeywrench evil?

Today, we examine the difference between anger and aggression, and dig deeper into sacred rage, including the "wrath of God."

Part 2 of 3.

What is the role of anger or rage in politics and spirituality? Many often interpret the prophetic tradition (which is simultaneously spiritual and political) as ragey, but anger is healthy response to evil, oppression, and suffering.

As we bear witness to the pain in our world, how do we become effective in our rage? How can anger be constructive? Is it enough to be deconstructive? To wrathfully fuck up oppression and monkeywrench evil?

People are leaving the Church in growing numbers. Denominations are fracturing. American Bishops want to deny President Biden communion. Throughout the pandemic, churches have struggled to provide basic services, wondering if it is "enough."

Underneath these issues there is a gnawing question: What, exactly, is the Church? What purpose does it serve?

The final part of a three part series.