It’s been almost a week since the deadliest mass shooting in American history. And I still have no idea what to say. Words cannot begin to describe how horrified and heartbroken I feel right now. 49 people died. 49 people lost their lives in the worst hate crime our nation has ever seen. At least 53 more… [Read More]
Christians: the Most Vocal Group in America
Note: This is a response to Christians: the Most Silenced Group of All. Please note that I focus only on American Christians in this response, while the author seemingly writes from a broad perspective. However, she vaguely refers to American-specific situations, and she’s an American blogger. I’m an American Christian, one of the most privileged… [Read More]
Because Marriage is Greater Than “Just a Piece of Paper”
“Marriage is just a piece of paper.” How many times have you heard that statement? I know I’ve heard it a few times in pop culture, but luckily most of my friends and family disagree with the sentiment. I knew I wanted to marry Dan very early in our relationship. It was still a decision… [Read More]
Columbus Pride 2014: Mimosas, Friends, & George Takei
The first time I ever attended Columbus Pride was in 2011, when I was an intern with my sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. My roommate/co-intern/best friend Libbi and I marched with a bunch of pro-LGBTQ+ churches! Last summer, Dan and I skipped the parade, but we explored the Pride Festival. This summer, I had a reason… [Read More]