Category abortion
Why I Won’t Settle for Feminism
I grew up in a home that celebrated the diversity between men and women. My parents scoffed in the face of gender stereotypes but championed the true differences that exist between male and female. I have two brothers, and as the only girl I experienced life able to embrace true femininity; I saw how my […]
A Vote and a Poet
I received my ballot in the mail and felt that usual Election Day weight of dread. I hate politics, but voting is a privilege I don’t want to squander, so, I researched the candidates and measures and put my pen to paper. And Dylan Thomas’ words rang impossibly clear. Firstly, because I am thankful we […]
To All Who are Affected by Abortion (or, An Open Letter to Humanity)
The abortion debate is tired. Most have heard the arguments countless times, and it has become such a political hot button that few people really approach the conversation with love and respect for those with whom they engage. We seem to forget we are talking to people about people. I’d like to take a step back […]
Dear Christian, You Should Care
Before we revisit the topic of abortion let me interject, and remind you and myself why we should care in the first place. Why is it worth our time and energies to speak on a topic that is so volitile? Let me begin at the beginning: Let’s assume (and save the ontological arguments for another […]
The Controversy of Design
My deadline to begin this series has arrived. I originally began hoping to address feminism and abortion, and as I have delved into these topics I have found that they fit into a much larger philosophy that I hope to address as well. My goal is to post bi-weekly addressing the following topics: Sexuality Marriage […]
Oceans Never Fill 