Tag Archives: Rachel Held Evans

After we stop shaming, how will we talk about sex?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sharon Autenrieth

I’ve spent a lot of time in the last month thinking about virginity. It all started with a post I read at Rachel Held Evan’s blog entitled Do Christians Idolize Virginity. Rachel’s post was the first I read on the … Continue reading →

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The problem with the church is me

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Sharon Autenrieth

If you are part of the “institutional” church, as I am, it’s hard not to feel defensive these days.  The church seems to be under constant criticism, if not outright assault.  This is nothing new, I suppose, but what once … Continue reading →

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On women reading the Bible

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Sharon Autenrieth

I thought about leaving this topic alone.  All day yesterday, as I saw the subject popping up on one site after another, I deliberately kept away from this blog; didn’t allow myself to start drafting a response in my head.  … Continue reading →

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Link Salad

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Sharon Autenrieth

I’ve got things to share, and none of them were created by me.  There are things on my mind, that I’d like to write about.  Like a defense of church, despite how screwed up it is.   And an exploration … Continue reading →

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Thank God for catholic parents!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sharon Autenrieth

This is a post for the Rally to Restore Unity.  Check out other posts and consider donating to the great charity the rally is supporting. Rachel Held Evans is holding a Rally to Restore Unity on her blog this week.  … Continue reading →

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