I am an Ignorant Adult
I was severely unprepared for adulthood in every way. I had been indoctrinated to view the entire world through a religious lens. This meant that I th…
Homeschooling as Indoctrination
The prevailing myth surrounding homeschooling is that it is a superior form of education. The problem is that homeschooling is such a broad and vague…
My Homeschool Transcript
I was taught primarily for religious and political purposes, not to prepare me for independence in adulthood. My high school transcript, and the fact…
Avoidant Writing
I write stream-of-consciousness rants on a blog. These pieces aren’t really essays, and they certainly aren’t academic or journalistic in nature. I tr…
The Power of Support
A post is circulating on social media about a famous composer's funding. I wanted to share it here and talk about the implications for myself and…
Work Update
I feel incredibly grateful for the position I’m in right now. I am working from home, with my own hours, able to work when I can instead of trying to…
The Moral Bankruptcy of Evangelical Ethics, Part 4: Where Predators Hide
CW: discussion of predatory behavior including pedophilia, violence, and rape The work of understanding the motives and intentions of predators is no…
The Moral Bankruptcy of Evangelical Ethics, part 3: Proselytization
Note: I’ve been avoiding social media for the past few days because of what it seems like everyone’s talking about. I don’t think I will mention it by…
The Moral Bankruptcy of Evangelical Ethics, part 2: Obedience
Content warnings: violence in religious symbolism and against children Obedience is a core principle in the ethical code defined by evangelical Chris…