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.
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
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
Gender
School Dress Codes and Gender/Sexuality Bias
I have always struggled with what to do when it comes to rules about dress codes. Whether that was when I was working in state-based juvenile facilities that required girls to wear over-sized, donated men’s t-shirts to “cover up” and not distract the boys or in youth group banning tank Read more
Activism
It Takes More than One Talk: Continuing the Conversation After Chris Herren Speaks
On March 23rd, the town I live in joined Chris Herren, former NBA player turned advocate for youth substance abuse prevention, in Project Purple. The event was a success by measure of attendance and sponsored by a group called It’s Worth It, D.A.Y of Guilford (Developmental Assets for Youth). Most Read more
Activism
Laughing in Church
Just yesterday in Sunday Service, as the Cherub Choir began to sing, a few of the singers “got the giggles” after a small mistake was made. To my delight, as a member of our congregation, no one tried to quiet them, rather we all laughed along in good measure and Read more
Gender
Stephen Colbert is an Ask-able Adult
Many sexuality educators emphasize to parents and other care-givers that kids need “ask-able” adults. Hopefully as parents many of us are working toward being an ask-able adult that our child can turn to with difficult, embarrassing or even mundane questions. As a faith-based sexuality educator and parent, I have found Read more
Media
Technology is More Than a Tool
Originally posted at Gathering Voices, TheThoughtfulChristian.com Technology is often described as a “tool” – a means by which to accomplish a task more efficiently. Telephones reach people (almost) anywhere, and they help us send messages faster than other available forms of communication (ie. handwritten letters.) Machines assemble cars, knit clothes, and create Read more