What’s this about Joseph’s technicolor dream-dress?

An actor in Joseph's technicolor dreamcoat.

As for his name—Joseph—well, Genesis 30:24 tells us that Rachel named him with the intention of saying, “may God add another son for me,” but it more literally means, “will add,” and kind of has that connotation of, “This kid is a lot,” or maybe just, “Extra.” Continue Reading

How do we talk about the people of God?

How do we talk about the people of God?Inclusive language is the intentional use of words and phrases that include all participants. Worship in Christian churches has often been patriarchal, using masculine terms to refer to everyone — for example,… Continue Reading

How do we talk about God’s gender?

What is inclusive language for God? Inclusive language for God is that which attempts to utilize and include the experiences of other folks and groups. Usually these groups are those which have been oppressed or otherwise ignored by the often… Continue Reading