Monthly Archives: August 2016

The 7 Best Things About Colin Kaepernick Not Standing Up

Posted on August 29, 2016 by theboeskool

In honor of Colin Kaepernick’s #7 jersey, here are seven awesome things about him not standing up for the national anthem… 1. Another black person didn’t have to die in order for us to discuss racism. We get to talk (for … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, 4) All Of The Above, Uncategorized | Tagged Colin Kaepernick, Francis Scott Key, National Anthem, Nationalism, Not standing up, Patriotism, Police Brutality, Racism, Star Spangled Banner | 18 Comments

When Christianity Becomes A Cult

Posted on August 18, 2016 by theboeskool

Over the last few days, I’ve watched as some people on social media have attacked Progressive Christianity. And in doing that, they have attacked the Church community I am a part of, as well as attacking loved ones within our community … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus | Tagged Characteristics of a cult, Gracepointe Church, Gungor, Heresy, Inclusion, Jesus, Progressive Christianity, Sister Wives, Us For Them, When Christianity Becomes A Cult | 6 Comments

I’m A Man, I’m A Christian, and I’m A Feminist

Posted on August 16, 2016 by theboeskool

I have two beautiful daughters. I’m not bragging–It’s just the truth. Sure… There’s a beautiful son running around here somewhere too, but this post isn’t about him. Our older daughter (almost 12) is our firstborn, and she embraces that role very well. … Continue reading →

Posted in 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Christian Feminism, Feminism, Hermione Granger, Katie Ledecky, Lego Friends, Maybe she's just concentrating, Pancake House, Raising feminist daughters, Same Differents, Sensible shoes, Sexism in the Olympics | 11 Comments

Will The Rational Republicans Please Stand Up?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by theboeskool

I know you’re out there, but your silence is deafening. Enough is enough. Listen, I understand it can be hard–when you’ve identified as a republican for so long, and you hate Hillary Clinton so much–to stand up and say, “There’s … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics | Tagged Donald Trump, John Noonan, National security advisors, Nuclear weapons, Paul Manafort, Rational Republicans, Shirtless Trump on horseback, Vladimir Putin | 3 Comments

We Are Better Than This

Posted on August 5, 2016 by theboeskool

I’m so sick of what this election is doing to my soul. I actually LOVE people. I really do… I love humanity. I am a lover. Even the parts of us that are broken are still so beautiful… So filled … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus | Tagged #WeAreBetterThanThis, I am a lover, Iona Community, Jeffery reuniting with his mother, Jesus, We are better than this | 4 Comments

Where Have You Gone, John McCain? Our Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes To You…

Posted on August 1, 2016 by theboeskool

Remember when the republican candidate for president was John McCain? God, what sweet times those were… Back when the choice was between two good people with ideological differences–Instead of what he have now: Where roughly half the country finds themselves … Continue reading →