Gender
Let’s Talk about Sex Robots
In this episode of the Dolores Project, I am joined by Dr. Kate Ott to discuss her most recent research on sex robots from a Christian perspective.
Technology
Why should Christians be concerned about privacy in a digital world?
Digital privacy might be an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp or fine mess. I had the privilege of joining host Roy Jenkins on BBC Radio Wales, All Things Considered to discuss issues of data privacy and Christian faith practices. Other guests included: Dr Eric Stoddart – theologian at St Andrew’s university Read more
Activism
How Social Media Divide the World and How Can We be Reconcilers?
I had the pleasure of joining the 8th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia for their #Week 2-Lament discussion about social media and a divided world. Here are my thoughts on Lament and digital technology.
Media
The Forum: Christian Ethics for a Digital Society.
St. Bart’s We spend more time on our smartphones, computers, and tablets than ever before, but we don’t always consider our use of technology from an ethical perspective. Kate Ott, Associate Professor of Christian Social Ethics at Drew University, outlines the moral and social issues that often arise in our Read more
Gender
Graduation and Mother’s Day: Remembering Generations of Womanist and Feminist Scholar Activism
This blog was previously published on the Drew Social Justice Leadership Project blog space. As another academic year comes to a close, many of us in academia are attending graduations. Routinely the dean, president, or honored guest reminds the graduates to thank their family and friends for supporting and encouraging them Read more
Activism
What do Good Friday, Teens, and Dating have in Common?
Most of us do not connect discussions of teen dating with Sunday School discussions about Good Friday. There may be some theological traditions who would use Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross to bring a bit of perspective to the drama of teen dating. For example, “Jesus gave his life for Read more
Gender
It’s no slam dunk, but it’s a start
The game is lopsided with a 15 point lead. The visiting team is frustrated and beginning to fall apart. The visiting team inbounds the ball and one player tries unsuccessfully to dribble through the home team’s back court press. The whistle blows. A ten second violation gives the ball to Read more
Activism
Digital Disparity is a Moral Issue
Digital technology directly impacts who we are and what we do; it ushers in abundant possibilities and indelibly alters how we form relationship and community. . . . For Christians committed to a more just and inclusive society, and imaginative and serious ethical response to digital technologies requires looking beyond Read more
Holidays
Spiritual Self-Care for the Advent Season
Discussion of self-care in social justice movements has become a regular topic of social media feeds, blog posts, and workshops. And my response is: FINALLY! I don’t raise this issue to dismiss it. Data shows that those who work on social justice and human rights issues face high levels of burn-out. Ministers and Read more
Activism
Where do I start?: Responding to sexual harassment, violence, and abuse
The recent news cycle has increased the frequency with which I am asked, “Where do I start?” by colleagues, parents, and pastors. Sexual harassment, violence and abuse is not only at the forefront of our national conversation, but a recurring issue in our faith communities. We have yet to adequately Read more