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James Dobson is Dead- and I Breathed Easier
ames Dobson may be dead, his theology is not. His words still echo in evangelical households. His books still sit on dusty shelves, ready to be pulled down when a parent is told their child is “defiant.” His legacy continues to harm.
Aug 21, 20253 min read


When God is a Sedative
Many Christians aren’t engaging with the world as it is—they’re escaping it. Their nervous systems are dysregulated by the chaos of reality
Jul 22, 20252 min read


The Labels We Wear: When Being Human Is Enough
We don't need to be divine, chosen or royal to matter. To be human is enough. That truth is the beginning of real freedom.
Apr 8, 20253 min read


The Gravity of Heresy
I bore their hymns like skin,
soft-spoken, sanctified,
a fragile sun ordained to burn,
but never question why.
Mar 30, 20251 min read


Apophasis
Deconstruction is the art of precision— a methodical unraveling, as if faith were a theorem to be tested, hypothesis by hypothesis, until...
Mar 30, 20252 min read


The Cost of Good Intentions
I meant to bring light with a flick of the match, but the curtains caught flame, and the house turned to ash. I meant to soothe storms...
Mar 23, 20251 min read


You Can’t Take Everybody With You
They won’t all follow— not into the wilderness. Not when your feet step past the steeple’s shadow and into the burning questions that...
Mar 22, 20251 min read


Escaping the Industrial Spiritual Complex: From Christianity to New Age to True Freedom
In the U.S., where capitalism touches every aspect of life, spirituality is no exception.
Mar 13, 20255 min read


The Industrial Spiritual Complex in America: How Spirituality Became a Product
You are never enough—but you could be, if you just buy the next level. The real freedom? Realizing you don’t need a path at all.
Mar 13, 20255 min read


Reciprocity
I have worn the masks you needed, softened edges to fit your palms, shrunk myself into the shape of what made you comfortable. I have...
Mar 10, 20251 min read


The God of the Bible: A Case Study in Narcissism
Throughout my journey of deconstruction, I’ve encountered a common thread among those leaving Christianity: the realization that the God...
Mar 3, 20254 min read


Breaking the Chains of Us vs. Them: A Call for Radical Self-Accountability
This relentless “us versus them” mentality is a trap. It’s a convenient excuse to avoid accountability.
Feb 22, 20254 min read


The Shepherd’s Knife
The flock huddles close, bleating warnings of shadows stretching long— a whispered fear of jagged teeth, the lurking hunger in the dark....
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Emotional Sovereignty: Why Women Must Take Accountability for Their Own Emotional Regulation
Our emotional regulation is our own responsibility. The moment we fully embrace that, we reclaim a level of sovereignty.
Feb 21, 20254 min read


She Who Walks With the Desert
She came as the moon rises, slow and certain, casting silver across his barren sands. Her steps left whispers in the dust, soft echoes of...
Feb 21, 20252 min read


When Prayer Becomes a Prison: How "The Power of a Praying Wife" Enables Spiritual Abuse
I saw the future stretched out before me, and I knew—if I stayed, my son would grow up to be just like his father.
Feb 21, 20255 min read


The Age of Reason: A Dialogue Across Time with Thomas Paine
If I could have a conversation with Thomas Paine, I imagine it would be a spirited one—filled with shared critiques of religious...
Feb 16, 20252 min read


Train up a Child
A powerful reflection on religious indoctrination, fear, and control—challenging faith built on fear and embracing love instead.
Feb 13, 20251 min read


“God Is in Control”: How Evangelicals Use ‘God’s Plan’ as an Excuse to Let the World Burn
Evangelicals use “God is in control” to justify inaction, ignoring injustice while waiting for divine rescue. No god is coming—we must save
Feb 13, 20254 min read


Faith as a Mask: How Religion Undermines Personal Accountability
True freedom begins where blind faith ends. Accountability isn’t a burden—it’s the power to own your choices and grow through them.
Jan 24, 20252 min read
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