Monthly Archives: January 2016

Marsha Marsha Marsha, and the Oregon Militia

Posted on January 28, 2016 by theboeskool

Our middle child is prone to high drama. Just the other day, he was feeling overwhelmed by his circumstances… I can’t remember the specifics, but he wanted to do something that no one else wanted to do. And feeling like … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics, 3) Bathroom Humor, 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Dear Crazy People, Marsha Marsha Marsha, Masher Wildlife Refuge, Oregon Militia, Patriots, Terrorism | 2 Comments

If This Is Christianity, Count Me Out

Posted on January 27, 2016 by theboeskool

I don’t want to be a Christian anymore. Not if people like Jerry Falwell, Jr. get to call themselves “Christian.” Not if Donald Trump gets to stand up in front of Liberty University– reading from “Two Corinthians” and feigning devotion–and call himself a Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, 4) All Of The Above | Tagged Bigotry, C.S. Lewis, Christianity, Definition of Christian, Endorsement, Evangelical, Gentleman, Inigo Montoya, Islam, Jerry Falwell Jr, Liberty University, Trump | 40 Comments

Voting Down the Defense of Natural Marriage Act: My View From the Hallway

Posted on January 21, 2016 by theboeskool

So I went to the state capitol to stand with folks in opposition to HB1412… Also known as the “Tennessee Defense of Natural Marriage Act.” It was my first time going to the capitol building, and the first thing I … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged American ISIS, David Fowler, Defense of Natural Marriage Act, HB1412, LGBT Rights, Loving Your Enemies, Mark Pody, Marriage Equality, Tennessee General Assembly, Westboro Baptist Church Etsy Store | 7 Comments

Tennessee Lawmakers Are Willing To Take Food From Poor Kids In Order To Keep LGBT People From Having Equal Rights

Posted on January 18, 2016 by theboeskool

I know, I know… That title is too long. Listen–I live in Tennessee. And as much as I have grown to love my new home, there are some times that I feel like legislators in this state are competing with … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged Discrimination, LGBT Rights, Mae Beavers, Mark Pody, Marriage Equality, Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act | 9 Comments

You Have Every Right To Say Racist Things

Posted on January 9, 2016 by theboeskool

“So you like Trump ’cause he’s honest, and you respect that… But he’s honest about being racist. That’s like saying you like rapists ’cause they’re real go-getters, and you respect tenacity.” ~ Keon Polee There are a whole bunch of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics | Tagged Maine Governor, Paul LePage, Political Correctness, Prejudice, Racisim, Tamir Rice, Tom Toles, Trump | 12 Comments

A Christian Perspective On The Shit Going Down In Oregon

Posted on January 7, 2016 by theboeskool

I have tried for a few days now to write about what’s been happening in Oregon… About the double standard there is when white people with guns demand justice. But really, that can pretty much be summed up with one … Continue reading →