Author Archives: theboeskool

Bathrooms: Yet Another Thing To Be Afraid Of

Some people have the kind of digestive system that allows them to be selective with the places they use the bathroom… I am not one of these people. Folks who say snooty things about how they “never use public bathrooms” or “only go number … Continue reading

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We Are Called To Love Even Morally Bankrupt Asshats Like George Zimmerman

I just heard that George Zimmerman is auctioning off the gun used to kill Trayvon Martin. My body can’t figure out whether to start breaking things or break down crying. The person who took the life of Trayvon Martin (along with his … Continue reading

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Comparing Clinton and Trump Is Like Comparing Apples and Hitler

Listen–I am not a huge Hillary Clinton fan… Not by any stretch of the imagination. I’m one of those annoying people who believes that Bernie Sanders is a “once in a lifetime” leader who has actually placed himself in a position … Continue reading

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Boycotting Target Is About The Least “Christian” Thing You Could Do

As you probably have heard, Target issued a statement recently reiterating its stand for inclusivity at its stores. And you have probably seen a bunch of the blowback that came after the statement was released, but I’m betting most of … Continue reading

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We Never Say I

I am terrified of public speaking. Well, not ANY public speaking, I suppose… If I’m sitting with a group of people, I’m almost certainly going to be one of the more vocal members of the group. A lot of the … Continue reading

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Sesame Street Is Trying To Turn Our Kids Into Muslims

A few days ago, Sesame Street announced the arrival of a new puppet. Her name is Zari, and she is a hijab-wearing Afghani girl who will appear on Baghch-e-Simsim (the version of Sesame Street that runs in Afghanistan) and teach kids about girls’ … Continue reading

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Tennessee’s “Religious Freedom” Bill Is Going To Kill Kids

It probably seems like there are a flurry of these so-called “Religious Freedom” bills in the news right now… And the reason it seems that way is because that is actually what is happening. The governor of Mississippi just signed a bill … Continue reading

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Crazy Horse and Crazy Giving

For a few years, I had a job that might have been the best job ever. My job was basically taking kids on trips to National Parks all over the country. It was me, a couple of camp counselors, and 10-12 kids in … Continue reading

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Choosing Between Jesus and Trump

Listen… I get it–You’ve been told for about 30 years that “Christian” and “Republican” are basically synonyms. And it’s hard–when that is your reality–to think about voting for anyone other than the republican nominee for president… Even when it looks like that … Continue reading

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The Transgender Person In The Stall Next To You

I got unfriended on Facebook again. It used to happen a lot more… I think I have become a little less abrasive over the past few years. These days, I can usually see it coming. I’m aware that feeling like … Continue reading

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