The business model that is the church is wild when you think about it. Because of the Establishment Clause within the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, churches generally don’t pay taxes. According to the IRS code for 503(c)(3) organizations, which is what churches are, enjoy tax-deductible contributions from…

I was so committed to my faith that I took a non-accredited Biblical Studies certificate through my church. It’s funny, because in a way, reading the Bible started pointing me in the direction of atheism. I read scripture on my own, but I wanted to know more, especially from my…

My name is Liz and I am a recovering Christian. I don’t believe in God, I don’t believe in the universe in a metaphorical sense, a creator, an invisible hand, or any other jargon used to describe some type of omniscient, omnipresent, or omnipotent being. I am an atheist. It’s…

I don’t make an effort to reach out to old boyfriends as these relationships took place so long ago, but I was reminded of one in particular through a conversation with someone else. We didn’t have any mutual friends when we dated very briefly during my junior year of high…

In no particular order, just as I thought of them. COVID-19. 2020 was a straw that broke the camel’s back. Seeing people use their faith to expose vulnerable people to a deadly virus was heartbreaking. Seeing “church people” I knew thinking they are the exception to the rules for their…

Over the last year, I have been thinking extensively about the Church’s treatment of the LGBTQ+ Community. There are more churches than not who do not publicize their views on this topic. These churches tend to be non-LGBTQ+ affirming. To me, this is the worst hypocrisy. Basically, the message is…

This may be a surprise to some, but there was once a time where the cost of education was billed to the community and included things like activities. It was almost as if people thought that a well-rounded education included opportunities to participate in music programs, artistic trades, athletics, language…

I am an Andrew Yang supporter. Regardless of the status of the Democratic nomination, my beliefs are aligned to those of Andrew Yang. I believe he will continue to play a pivotal role in American politics. It’s refreshing to see someone run for the presidency who clearly details his policies…

Disclaimer. I’m not a doctor or qualified to dole out advice. Take anything I share with a grain of salt (ha). This is a personal reflection of my journey and nothing more. For actual advice, see a qualified professional such as a doctor or registered dietician, someone whose job it…