religion

Apr
21
Eclipsing ideology: Exploring the Impermanence of Fixed Beliefs and the Nature of Human Expression

Eclipsing ideology: Exploring the Impermanence of Fixed Beliefs and the Nature of Human Expression

Considering the fluidity of gender identity on the path of recognition and understanding.
5 min read
Mar
02
What Is Gender Ideology? The False Belief That There Are Only 2 Genders.

What Is Gender Ideology? The False Belief That There Are Only 2 Genders.

This is what ideological dogmatism looks like; everything is the same, can only happen in one way, and is vigorously policed.
2 min read
Sep
15
Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Contemplative Reflections on Connection, Sex, and Liberation

Part 2: The celebration of diversity to cultivate human connection and understanding. Following my first post in this series, Acceptance
1 min read
Sep
29
Why “Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” Are Hypocritical, Insincere, and Killing LGBTQ2S+ People

Why “Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” Are Hypocritical, Insincere, and Killing LGBTQ2S+ People

The religious right is effectively and self-righteously working to decimate human freedoms and LGBTQ2S+ lives. If you value your freedom
1 min read
Mar
01
The Threat of Religious Extremism and Radicalized Individuals to the Common Good

The Threat of Religious Extremism and Radicalized Individuals to the Common Good

The lack of critical thinking skills, open-mindedness, and prejudice leads to inhumane behaviour. TQP219 Critical thinking is not about being
4 min read
Feb
18
Does Your Moral Character Commune Understanding and Respect for Human Dignity?

Does Your Moral Character Commune Understanding and Respect for Human Dignity?

Part III: Where you stand requires understanding the moral myths that organize society. In part I and part II of
6 min read
Feb
04
Universal Human Dignity: Human Love and Self-Expression Must be Free

Universal Human Dignity: Human Love and Self-Expression Must be Free

Every human being deserves the freedom to express who they are and to love whomever they love without prejudice. In
2 min read
Jan
05
Kelly Walker on Celebrating Life with Grace and Delight Because It’s Good to Be Alive

Kelly Walker on Celebrating Life with Grace and Delight Because It’s Good to Be Alive

A Think Queerly Podcast discussion with Canadian author, speaker, musician, and former Dominican Prior, Kelly Walker. I am pleased to
2 min read
Oct
30
There Is a Profound Difference Between Human Rights and Religious Beliefs

There Is a Profound Difference Between Human Rights and Religious Beliefs

Listen to my expanded and deeper analysis of this existential threat to LGBTQ freedoms and lives: This is a case
1 min read
Apr
20
“Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” – A Specious Defence of Prejudice

“Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” – A Specious Defence of Prejudice

Were Religions Invented to Control Fear of the Other? Witnessing what is happening in the world – how angry, defensive, and
6 min read