Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Harvard Admissions, and How To Tell If You’re Racist

Posted on June 19, 2019 by theboeskool

It seems that many conservatives are outraged over the fact that Harvard University has rescinded its invitation to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Shooting survivor & “conservative activist” Kyle Kashuv. If you don’t know the story, here’s the gist: Kyle Kashuv was … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics, 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Atonement, Ben Shapiro, David Brooks, Forgiveness, Harvard Admissions, Harvard Rescinded, I have black friends, Jeff Foxworthy, Jennifer de Guzman, Kyle Kashuv, Liberty University, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Racism, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, You might be a redneck, You might be totally racist | Leave a comment

Calls For “Civility,” and Other Bullshit

Posted on June 26, 2018 by theboeskool

When a woman asked Sarah Huckabee Sanders to leave her restaurant, people were so upset by the lack of “civility” you’d have thought the restaurant owner had gotten up in front of the nation on a daily basis and lied … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, 3) Bathroom Humor | Tagged Civility, Clint Smith, Elie Wiesel, Forgiveness, Fuck Your Feelings, Jackie Robinson, Lack of civility, Lock her up, Maxine Waters, Michelle Goldberg, Patience, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, The Red Hen, Trump, Turning the other cheek, What if she was your child? | 5 Comments

God Loves Hamas

Posted on August 6, 2014 by theboeskool

I realize that even reading those three words is deeply offensive to so many people. I just googled the words “God loves Hamas,” and there were only six results. Six. On the entire internet. So I’m aware that it’s not a very popular … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged Forgiveness, Gaza, God Loves Hamas, Israel, Jesus, Mercy, Pope Francis, Taking Sides, The Truth, War | 45 Comments

Puberty, Personal Responsibility, and Getting What We Deserve

Posted on June 3, 2014 by theboeskool

“I went through puberty.” This was the big secret a fourth grader in one of my classes felt the need to tell me (I do programing at three inner city schools that uses experiential education to focus on empathy-building, self-control, and alternatives … Continue reading →

Posted in 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Chemical Imbalance, Forgiveness, Homelessness, Love, May We All Get What We Deserve, Personal Responsibility, Puberty | 4 Comments

Forgiveness, Compassion, and Writing Stories

Posted on February 15, 2012 by theboeskool

The other day, I had an epiphany. I was waiting tables (as I do two nights a week to support my blogging habit) and I saw things clearly–And it was all thanks to a dumb ass. I was tired, I … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 3) Bathroom Humor | Tagged Austin Powers, Compassion, Ed Hardy, Forgiveness, Jesus, Road Rage, Sojourners Magazine, Thich Nhat Hanh, Tipping, Writing Stories | 7 Comments

Five Ways to Really Love Somebody

Posted on February 12, 2012 by theboeskool

Some people are really good at giving presents–I am NOT one of those people. I am the worst. There are a few reasons why I am terrible at giving gifts: 1) I am a man–The man who is a good … Continue reading →