Has faith changed how I view sex?

CW: Mentions of abortion, spousal abuse and religious themes. It's something that's not uncommon when one decides to follow a faith. I remember seeing in a documentary once, the host saying that "converts can be notoriously zealous". And that is true. Some can indeed become zealous to the point of a zealot. And one of …

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Reproductive autonomy is under attack.

TW: This post is about the recent events surrounding Roe v Wade. Topics surrounding abortion and its causes. Reader discretion is advised. In case you've been living under a rock, you'll have seen the leak of the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) draft opinion on voting to overturn Roe v Wade. For those …

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Defining yourself when you don’t fit in

CONTENT NOTE: Mentions of homophobia, religion and spiritual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. 'I am the sole author of the dictionary that defines me.' - Zadie Smith. When looking at this quote by the very talented Zadie Smith, I think a lot about what this means. The last few years have entailed a massive overhaul …

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Deconstructing clobber verses: Homophobia – Part 2

CW: This post covers sensitive subjects, such as homophobia and spiritual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. I am not a scholar or theologian, but someone passionate about extensive research, learning religious history through context and reputable Hebrew scholars etc. and providing my own interpretation of these passages through this. Any and all abusive comments will …

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