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The Hypocrite & The Believer: Televised Courtship and Marital Dramas

August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 freemethodistfeminist

Part Two 8.17.18 Dr. Christy Mesaros-Winckles –The Duggar family, like most patriarchy families, believes in courtship instead of dating. This means both adult male and female children do not casually date but are paired with a potential spouse who their parents believe might be a good match for them based on personality, religious beliefs, and other interests. Often times the children do express attraction towards their potential partner, as the Duggar children did, but it is then up to the father to approve the match and the families to meet and decide if courtship is suitable. At this point, the … Continue reading The Hypocrite & The Believer: Televised Courtship and Marital Dramas

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The Hypocrite & The Believer: Passing on Patriarchy Culture Through Pop Culture

August 16, 2018October 4, 2018 freemethodistfeminist

Part One 8.16.18 Dr. Christy Mesaros-Winckles – In the summer of 2015 the seemingly blissful, perfect conservative lives of the Duggar family, stars of TLC’s now defunct hit reality show 19 Kids and Counting, fell apart as over a series of months their oldest child Joshua Duggar’s history of sexual misconduct came to light. This began when the American tabloid In Touch uncovered evidence, later confirmed by the family, that during his teen years the Joshua had molested five underage girls, four of whom were his sisters. As if this was not troublesome enough, in August 2015 Joshua Duggar’s name … Continue reading The Hypocrite & The Believer: Passing on Patriarchy Culture Through Pop Culture

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Grappling with Purity Culture Regrets

April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 freemethodistfeminist

I’m now 34, and like so many former evangelicals who grew up at the height of the purity movement all of my romantic choices were influenced by the guidelines of books such as I Kissed Dating Goodbye. I now realize I am damn lucky my romantic narrative didn’t turn into a horror show. Continue reading Grappling with Purity Culture Regrets

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#Churchtoo Only a First Step

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 freemethodistfeminist

In the past year, women have taken a stand on social media through the hashtag #metoo. speaking out about sexual assault and harassment. So, as a … Continue reading #Churchtoo Only a First Step

Christian culture and politics4 Comments

The New Manifesto

January 28, 2017April 9, 2018 freemethodistfeminist

In the past two years I have continually asked myself what would Benjamin Titus Roberts, Clara Wetherald, Ida Gage, Marriet Hardy Freeland or other early Free … Continue reading The New Manifesto

Christian culture and politics2 Comments

Exchanging Faith for Fear

August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 freemethodistfeminist

In John 15 (v.18-27) Jesus begins to tell his disciples he will be leaving them soon but giving them “The Advocate” AKA the Holy Spirit. He … Continue reading Exchanging Faith for Fear

Christian Patriarchy, Free Methodism4 Comments

If it Says Christian it Must Be Okay

March 6, 2016March 6, 2016 freemethodistfeminist

* Note I come from the Wesleyan tradition and this is written from a Wesleyan perspective* I used to believe that it was possible to change … Continue reading If it Says Christian it Must Be Okay

Feminism and Christianity, Gender Norms in Christian Co-Cultures, Uncategorized3 Comments

No Chains

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 freemethodistfeminist

Growing up in conservative Christian culture it has taken me over 10 years to shed my fears of what people think to be who I really am. Continue reading No Chains

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The Duggars Take Christian Patriarchy Ideas Mainstream

February 25, 2016February 26, 2016 freemethodistfeminist

In the past year more than ever it’s become clear that the Duggars’ show 19 Kids and Counting might be just another extreme religious sideshow for TLC, but for the Duggars it’s a way to share their worldviews with … Continue reading The Duggars Take Christian Patriarchy Ideas Mainstream

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“You’re Supposed to Be An Army for God”

February 22, 2016February 26, 2016 freemethodistfeminist

In 2015 I had the chance to present my research on The Above Rubies organization at the National Communication Association Conference. I’m thrilled I’ve also recently had a chance to speak to journalist Sarah Stankorb from Good magazine about my research on Nancy Campbell … Continue reading “You’re Supposed to Be An Army for God”

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