Tag Archives: Pope Francis

What Happened When My Church Decided To Start Marrying Gay People

Posted on January 19, 2015 by theboeskool

A week ago, the Church that my family and I attend came out (so to speak) as completely open and affirming of those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. This was a little bit of a shock to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged Coretta Scott King, Equal Rights, Gay Marriage, Gay Marriage in the Church, Gracepointe Church, Marriage Equality, Martin Luther King Jr, Open and Affirming Churches in Nashville, Pope Francis, Spectrum | 33 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

10 Things Pope Francis Has Done That Make Me Consider Being Catholic

Posted on November 24, 2013 by theboeskool

When I was a kid, there were Christians, and then there were Catholics–The two were mutually exclusive. I knew OF Catholics (You got your Pope John Paul II, you got your Mother Teresa…. Actually, that’s probably about it), but in … Continue reading →