Why I Migrated my Column from “Progressive Christian” to “New Visions”
religionmatters.substack.com
In mid-2022 when I auditioned to write a column for Patheos, I pitched myself as a candidate for their Progressive Christian section because I am both of those things—progressive and Christian. Admittedly, I was naïve of what I’d find in that section. Over time what I did find were a fair number of writers with negative, vituperative vibes that made me uncomfortable. Even when I’m writing about things I critique, I try not to be angry. I’d rather explain what I embrace with my heart than demonize things I don’t embrace.
Why I Migrated my Column from “Progressive Christian” to “New Visions”
Why I Migrated my Column from “Progressive…
Why I Migrated my Column from “Progressive Christian” to “New Visions”
In mid-2022 when I auditioned to write a column for Patheos, I pitched myself as a candidate for their Progressive Christian section because I am both of those things—progressive and Christian. Admittedly, I was naïve of what I’d find in that section. Over time what I did find were a fair number of writers with negative, vituperative vibes that made me uncomfortable. Even when I’m writing about things I critique, I try not to be angry. I’d rather explain what I embrace with my heart than demonize things I don’t embrace.