As my husband and I discussed the news about Rowan County Kentucky clerk, Kim Davis, who refused to obey the law she vowed to uphold as an elected government official, two main thoughts popped into my head. First, it is a complete travesty of government that she could not be fired for failure to doContinue reading "The Man Behind the Curtain"
The Ideology of Underage Marriages in Conservative Christianity
A Teen by Definition is Not "Mature" *Little disclaimer: By "mature" I mean as physically developed and/or experienced in life as adults. I am not referring to responsibility, which many teens are better at than some adults. I was just 16 but I knew it was love, and my boyfriend, also 16, and I secretlyContinue reading "The Ideology of Underage Marriages in Conservative Christianity"
Gone with the Vanity Fair
I've been reading Vanity Fair, by William M. Thackery. It is a large, long book and I hesitated to pick it up at first. Still, it is considered a classic, and I have a personal goal to read as many classics as I can. I took a deep breath and began, and have been delightedContinue reading "Gone with the Vanity Fair"
On Tragedies: When Society Grieves
It happened again this week and sent the nation reeling. Violence; evil; the death of innocents. I am referring to the Virginia shooting of two reporters and a councilwoman interviewee, by a former, disgruntled employee of the reporter and cameraman's network. There are countless other tragedies I might reference as well. Two people were killedContinue reading "On Tragedies: When Society Grieves"
Unity is Dead
In the week leading up to July 4th, one of my favorite holidays, I am feeling extremely discouraged about the state of my country, but it might not be for the reason you expect.
The Midwest Courier 