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Christian Reconstruction

09
May
A young woman with brown curly hair stares at the viewer, looking disappointed. Her arms are crossed.

Prisca: The Forgotten Woman Who Shaped Early Christianity

So here it is — the same letter that dismantles Leviticus, replaces the Law, and tells us to grow beyond “elementary teachings about Christ” also slams the door on forgiveness for people who stumble after belief.
11 min read
24
Apr
A woman and a dog walk on a dirt trail through thick woods.

What If Jesus Lost Faith at Gethsemane?

Jesus prayed for a miracle at Gethsemane and didn't get one. What if he lost faith — just like Peter sinking in the waves? A progressive Christian rereading of the resurrection, with less sacrificial atonement and a lot more Mary Magdalene.
9 min read
26
Feb
Bright sun shines on a red sandstone church of the late 19th or early 20th century. Green grass and shade trees adorn the front lawn.

Can Progressive Christianity Speak with Conviction?

Progressive Christianity stands at a threshold. Its future will depend not on rejecting the past, but on articulating its convictions with clarity and formed depth.
6 min read
02
Feb
A screen shows the word "Jesus" in letters four-feet tall, while a band performs onstage and the audience cheers and raises their hands.

Salvation Isn’t About What You Believe — It’s About What You Become

Most forms of Christianity in the U.S. today revolve around a single question: Are you saved? But what if salvation was never meant to be a moment of belief — but a lifelong process of becoming?
5 min read
26
Jan
A jar lies on its side as a young woman falls to her knees. roses are at her feet. Jesus, on a chair, leans down to reach out a hand to her.

The Gospel of Mary and the Practice of Peace

Peace isn’t moral perfection or emotional escape. It’s an inner stability you can feel in a room — and learn to cultivate. The Gospel of Mary offers a surprisingly modern vision of how that kind of peace is formed.
6 min read
14
Jan
Patti Smith on stage, with eyes closed, singing with arms outstretched as if in prayer.

Jesus Didn't Die for Your Sin (or Mine)

A reflection on why fear-based atonement never made sense to me, and how allegory, love, and trust offer a deeper way to understand Jesus’s death.
3 min read
30
Mar
A colorful stained glass window in six panels featuring Jesus on the cross, Mary Mother of Jesus gazing up at her son, another haloed figure, and a sad-looking sun and moon.

What's Left When You Realize Jesus Didn't Die for Your Sins?

A progressive Christian reconsiders Easter and asks what remains of Jesus’ message once sin, sacrifice, and literalism are set aside.
4 min read