Out of Bounds: on the disciplining of unruly pregnant bodies
Conference presentationsLanguage about maternity is tricky. We need new words to name those who can bear children.
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A Theological Vindication of Resistance against Enforced Motherhood
Journal articlesEarly twentieth century feminist theologians argued against forced motherhood theologically.
Who is “she”?: Inclusivity, Language, and Pregnancy
Conference presentationsLanguage about maternity is tricky. We need new words to name those who can bear children.
Seeing Visions, Dreaming Dreams, Prophesying: The Pentecost as a Resource for Democratic Politics
Journal articlesPentecost teaches us how democratic citizens might speak with one another amid value pluralism.
Incorporating Intimacy: the evocative story of Francis Grimké
Journal articlesThe story of Francis J. Grimké shows how intimacy can inform the hard work of social criticism.
That They May all be One: Religious resources for collective action
Conference presentationsReligious practices and beliefs can provide resources for addressing collective action problems.