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Pondering the Erasure of Women’s Power

Pondering the Erasure of Women’s Power

by Shirin McArthur | May 9, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture

It’s been a tough week for women in America. The leaked draft Supreme Court opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade illustrates how conservatives want to treat women as powerless vessels for the children they carry. This perspective destroys women’s rights to make...
Spring, Easter, and Hope Eternal

Spring, Easter, and Hope Eternal

by Shirin McArthur | Apr 18, 2022 | Christianity, Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

It’s Easter Monday. There are flowers everywhere in my neighborhood. Yesterday there were bright blossoms all over and around the church. If you’re Christian and spent time in church over this past week, you’ve likely been through an emotional roller coaster ride...
A Long Tradition of Intertwined Political and Religious Power

A Long Tradition of Intertwined Political and Religious Power

by Shirin McArthur | Mar 21, 2022 | Christianity, Society and Culture, Spiritual Life

Lent continues alongside Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and both don’t seem to be going according to plan—at least not Putin’s plan! I find myself reflecting on the shortcomings of leaders who think they are doing the right thing—but are way off base. Last week, I...
“Your Practice Will Be Faithful to You”

“Your Practice Will Be Faithful to You”

by Shirin McArthur | Dec 27, 2021 | Conscious Living, Spiritual Life

The quote above is the second half of a statement James Finley shared at CAC’s 2021 Conspire conference, which I wrote about earlier this year. The full Finley quote goes like this: “If you’re faithful to your practice, your practice will be faithful to you.” He...
Announcing a New Book of Homilies: Thirsty, and You Gave Me Drink

Announcing a New Book of Homilies: Thirsty, and You Gave Me Drink

by Shirin McArthur | Dec 13, 2021 | Christianity, Ministry and Service, Society and Culture

It’s that time of year again—with the start of a new liturgical year comes the publication of a new book I copyedited. Last year I posted about Homilists for the Homeless, which gathers a variety of well-known and lesser-known preachers (like me) to share their...
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