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We Have To Talk About Your Boyfriend

If the Catholic Church were my boyfriend, I’d dump him. If he were dating one of my friends, I’d be trying to figure out how to have that awkward but necessary conversation.  The one you dread having, because it might … Continue reading

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Profile of a Wingnut: The Church Soloist

My strongest memories of Sunday School include the taste of Saltines washed down with watered-down red Kool-Aid, the smell of the crayons we used to color in all of those pictures from the bible lessons, and the aural chaos created … Continue reading

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Profile of a Wingnut: Mrs. Betty Bowers Would Not Be Impressed

Mrs. Betty Bowers is a better Christian than you. Sorry to be the one to break it to you.  She and I both speak the truth in love, but Betty speaks it in a fabulous outfit, so you know it’s … Continue reading

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Profile of a Wingnut: The Logician

The Logician.  He wants to engage you in conversation about your beliefs, pretending to be a calm, rational person who genuinely recognizes that life is full of gray areas. Don’t fall for it.  He doesn’t believe in gray areas.  He … Continue reading

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Clinic Defense at Planned Parenthood

After a long break from such activities, I returned to Planned Parenthood this morning to escort clients past protesters. For the past several years, various anti-choice organizations have staged a 40-day protest at clinics in Houston and Bryan/College Station, and … Continue reading

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