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Is Patriarchy Bad? – A Review of The Making of Biblical Womanhood
So I’ve finally finished reading The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr. This book has been somewhat of a “best-seller” in conservative Evangelical circles. Given its popularity and the limited critiques written from a complementarian/patriachal position, I felt it appropriate to say a few words (ok….maybe a lot of words). There were a…
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Owensboro Fairness Ordinance – Response to Kali Speaks – Part 1
A few days ago, Kali Speaks wrote a blog that responded so some points I made on a post in the Owensboro Fairness Campaign facebook group. In the blog below (and 2 to follow), I want to respond to her counterpoints. Kali was very thoughtful and many have praised her words. I do not presume…
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Gay Is Not The New Black
In my town of Owensboro, KY, there is a big push towards enacting a fairness ordinance. The goal of this ordinance is basically to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes. As has been noted many times, such ordinances are problematic for many reasons, most notably this type of legislation…
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Answering Objections to School Choice Legislation
January witnessed a massive shift in the balance of power both in this state and at the Federal level as Republicans gained control in both. One thing is certain; we will all be confronted with new ideas and change. One such topic that seems to be making both national and state headlines is education, and…
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A Poem for My Wife
Sarah Tong my lover, my helpmate, my best friend Her excellence among the rest, this I will defend Her tender touch can calm me, relieve my stress and fear When I am feeling down and out, it’s her I long to near To her I give my life, to her my love is due A…
Jordan D. Tong 