Reflections on Robert D. Putnam and David E. Campbell’s American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us An Unbound editorial by Chris
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Calling Christians and churches to continue, if not expand, their support for the Boy Scouts of America should it lift the ban on gay scouts. Two ministers argue that their experiences and oaths as Eagle Scouts are entirely consistent with—and
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by Rachel Murr The benefits of involvement in faith communities have been well documented. Around the world, those involved in faith communities report better health, more energy, and greater social connectedness. They have improved outcomes in fighting disease and a reduced risk of depression. Spirituality has been associated with improved
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My journey to becoming a Catholic priest was a winding one. I grew up in a conservative, fundamentalist church and found much to love in it. I loved the music and the passion. I loved the devotion to Bible study and to prayer. But I always felt like there was
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I had just woken up. It was July; the summer heat was already beginning to invade the house even though the sun was scarcely up. I remember thinking to myself that I should have made an iced coffee instead of the hot tea I was sipping. As usual, I was
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Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary student begins candid conversations about HIV/AIDS, sexuality, race, and faith community. This is the third article of a February 7–March 7, 2013, series of reflections from Johnson C. Smith’s first annual HIV competency training conference. New articles every Thursday! By Minister Erik Taylor Doctor
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Rev. Bojangles Blanchard, Gay Baptist Minister, Tells the Story behind His Arrest after Applying to Marry His Partner By Rev. Maurice “Bojangles” Blanchard I’m Rev. Bojangles Blanchard and I was arrested, along with my partner, Dominique James, for holding a peaceful sit-in after being denied a marriage application. But
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Calling Christians and churches to continue, if not expand, their support for the Boy Scouts of America should it lift the ban on gay scouts. Two ministers argue that their experiences and oaths as Eagle Scouts are entirely consistent with—and will be deepened by—this proposed policy change. This letter will
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ACTION: Help Rae MySilentHalf publish Confessions of a Lesbian Pastor: Sexuality, Faith, and Acceptance: contribute today! In October, 2012, Unbound joined efforts with Rae, a pastor and counselor from the Chicago area, who was trying to raise enough money to publish and distribute, as a book, a collection of her
MoreACTION: Help This Pastor Publish Her Book, Confessions of a Closeted Lesbian, by pledging support on Kickstarter Rae is a pastor and counselor from the Chicago area. On August 6, 2012, Rae launched a blog called “My Silent Half“, a series of “confessions” grappling with her sexuality. Hoping to publish
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Excerpts from an article originally published in two parts by The Feminist Wire By Darnell L. Moore Increased attention has been given to the notion of “coming out” recently. Many people desire access into the private, sexual spaces of celebrities’ lives as evidenced by the many stories proliferating
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Presbyterian Welcome—All Are Welcome This week on Unbound we honor National Coming Out Day (October 11) and LGBT History Month (October) with a series of stories from PC(USA) inquirers and candidates for ordained ministry, who gathered this summer to explore their call, support one another, and discover the power of
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