Author Archives: Valerie Tarico

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About Valerie Tarico

Seattle psychologist and writer. Author - Trusting Doubt; Deas and Other Imaginings.

Trusting Doubt – Chapter 2. One Way. (What Evangelicals Believe)

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Valerie Tarico

There is one Way, and only one, Out of our gloom, and sin, and care, To that far land where shines no sun Because the face of God is there. —Cecil F. Alexander “I AM TOO A CHRISTIAN MY HUSBAND … Continue reading →

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Trusting Doubt – Chapter 1. Leaving Home

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Valerie Tarico

Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. —Frederick Faber1 WHEN I FIRST STARTED HAVING MISGIVINGS ABOUT MY FAITH I DID WHAT ANY GOOD Evangelical would: I prayed. I was fifteen at the time, earnest … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side: Preface

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Valerie Tarico

 A Nation under God Our goal is a Christian nation…. We have a biblical duty; we are called by God to conquer this country. We don’t want equal time. We don’t want pluralism. We want theocracy. Theocracy means God rules. —Randall Terry, … Continue reading →

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Da Vinci Code: Putting God’s Name on Our Prejudices

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Valerie Tarico

Putting God’s Name on Our Prejudices   Many women, both within Christianity and outside of the Christian faith have the vague sense that something is missing from traditional views of God or Goodness.    Christianity has its roots in patriarchal … Continue reading →

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Da Vinci Code: Political Forces Shape Religious Beliefs

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Valerie Tarico
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May 7, 2006 This week, tens of millions of Americans will watch the Hollywood thriller based on Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code.  Brown’s conspiracy-laced murder mystery is an adrenaline rush from start to finish.  That’s what it is … Continue reading →

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