Religion

Writing About This Is Way Scarier Than Writing About Sex

December 9, 2014 by Cathy Reisenwitz 1 Comment

I really prayed for the first time in a long time last night. It’s been years since I’ve regularly done more than the occasional, “Thank you, God,” or “Please help me find my phone.” It’s been years since I’ve stepped foot in a church. In the meantime I’ve lost touch with all my believer friends. … [Read more…]

Letting Go of the God of the Gaps

February 12, 2014 by cathyreisenwitz 3 Comments

Last night, best-selling Christian author Ken Ham and Emmy Award-winning educator Bill Nye (“the Science Guy”) debated evolution and creationism. Before the debate, BuzzFeed writer Matt Stopera asked 22 self-identifying creationists at the event to write a message, question or note to the other side. What they said made my Christ-loving heart sink and my empiricism-loving head hurt. Folks, … [Read more…]