Category Archives: Tolerance

Mary

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Brick Window

She describes herself as having been soul-raped. Mary was raised in a Catholic home, but was tempted by the flashy-fun youth group at a neighborhood Charismatic church.  She is a natural leader, and her involvement there grew until she was … Continue reading →

Posted in Fear, Manipulation, Tolerance, Unitarian Universalism | 2 Comments

Two Ideas

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Brick Window

I thank Jay Walker, my blogfriend, for pointing out in the comments in yesterday’s post the adaptation that happens when a person is submerged by a culture. As I continue to read The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner’s Semester at America’s … Continue reading →

Posted in College, Morality, Tolerance | 4 Comments

Do They Have Any Mooring?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Brick Window

Last week was spring break.  We stayed home, and having my kids around all the time made it hard to post.  (I’m trying to keep this anonymous, remember.)  So I did a lot of reading instead. I finished a book … Continue reading →

Posted in College, Morality, Tolerance | 7 Comments

I Concede My Glasses May Have Had Rose Lenses

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Brick Window

When I was a young girl, about 10 years old, I started to attend the Very Popular Presbyterian Church.  It was wonderful.  I loved church.  I loved the people, the message, the entire thing.   I spent my teenage years involved … Continue reading →

Posted in Tolerance, Unitarian Universalism | 4 Comments

Grit

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Brick Window

People who are nice–people who are tolerant–people who can remain calm–impress me.  I’ve seen a lot of examples of it recently, both IRL and online.  Most of the time I just don’t feel like being very nice.  I want to jump … Continue reading →

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