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Joan Jett turns 60: Celebrating the feminist rock 'n' roll icon
Jett hasn’t just emerged as a rock ‘n’ roll survivor, but rather as a founding father whose immense influence is felt on her 60th anniversary.
How to Roll Back Fanaticism
Modesty is the most powerful answer. It means having the courage to see the world as complicated and progress as a product of balancing competing truths.
5 Things You Should Always Do After Playing a Gig
After you finish rocking out onstage, make sure your gig isn't over until these five things are completed.
What Do the Hand Gestures in Icons Mean?
Have you ever wondered, while looking at religious icons, why the figures of Christ and the saints make certain hand gestures? Each gesture has a specific meaning, but it’s no wonder w…
How I Became A Feminist Without Even Trying
I’m a wife, mother, and writer. A daughter of Israel, a believer in G-d, a traditional Orthodox keeper of the faith who doesn't long ritually for more, has never even been curious to try new ways or other places to pray. Is it possible that I’m also a feminist?
What Does It Mean to be a Christian Feminist?
Do you associate feminism with bra-burning? I used to. That was before I did some digging into U.S. history. In fact, feminists never burned bras at the
Why Christianity Needs a Feminist Movement
America’s most popular religion is pushing a backwards and repressive value system on women — and they’re suffering as a result.
Can you be religious and feminist at the same time?
i ask this question because looking at religion, especially Abrahamic religions. There’s a clash of interest between religion and feminism. How can you...
How to pray with icons: A brief guide
From the very beginning, Christians have created pictorial representations of God and the saints for use during personal and public prayer. It was seen as a way to enhance a person’s prayer, …
Musical Preferences Can Predict How Empathetic You Are
More empathetic individuals are more likely to enjoy soft rock, a new study finds.
How the iconic THX Deep Note was made
You know this sound. You probably hear it every other time you go to the movies. And you know that it was actually, carefully composed: I’m terrible at my musical sight reading, but this actu…
Why Gender-Critical Radical Feminists Might Want A Church And Why IRS Approved
Seeking church status appears to be reasonable strategy for the Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft. And IRS approval is altogether unremarkable.
how to worry less with help from a rock star
Sometimes at night when I'm just about to drift off to sleep, I start thinking... What happens to us after we die? Is our universe part of something greater or just endless black space? What is the purpose of our lives? If something happened to me - just how messy would my house be? That sort of thing. I can make you a
I Love Icons. Am I Betraying My Parents' Faith?
Why do we celebrate so many non-biblical holidays?
Why do we celebrate so many non-biblical holidays? Should pastors carrying guns at church and places they go? What is the Presbyterian church about and is it...
The Gentle Nun Who Rocked Babies And Taught Marines How to Fight
One thing I have learned in 45 years of reporting and writing is very basic, very simple and very much a part of the journalism I do.
Could you Imagine Celebrating Without Music?
Could you imagine the holidays or any festive celebration without music? No matter your cultural influences or preferred genre, music plays an integral part in our lives in some way. Music helps us…
Is it Okay for a Christian to Celebrate Halloween?
Halloween is a fun time for children to dress up and trick-or-treat, but is it okay for a Christian to celebrate Halloween? Connect others to God’s amazing g...
Never Forget How God SHAPED You for Ministry
"Instead of trying to reshape ourselves to be like someone else, we should celebrate the shape God has given to each of us."
ROCKED: What's ahead for winless Trinity?
