Author Archives: Valerie Tarico

Unknown's avatar

About Valerie Tarico

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

Can Evangelical Christianity Be Saved? An Interview with Rachel Held Evans

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Rachel Held Evans has been called “the most polarizing woman in Evangelicalism.” She is a New York Times bestselling author of three books and a popular blog in which she wrestles honestly with the cruelties and contradictions in her Christian … Continue reading

More Galleries | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Controversial Recovering From Religion Hotline a Hot Commodity

This gallery contains 1 photo.

During its first month, the Recovery from Religion Hotline was swamped with calls. An interview with Sarah Morehead, who spearheaded the effort. Americans are leaving their religions at a faster rate than ever before, and that means more are looking … Continue reading

More Galleries | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Why I am Pro-Abortion, not Just Pro-Choice

This gallery contains 2 photos.

I believe that abortion care is a positive social good — and I think it’s time people said so. Not long ago, the Daily Kos published an article titled, I Am Pro-Choice, Not Pro-Abortion. “Has anyone ever truly been pro-abortion?” … Continue reading

More Galleries | Tagged , , | 72 Comments

American Family Association Posts then Deletes Explicit Theocratic Aspirations

This gallery contains 3 photos.

Did a recent graphic by the anti-gay, pro-religious-freedom American Family Association make their intentions a little too clear? The American Family Association (AFA) proudly describes itself as one of the largest and most effective “pro-family” organizations in the United States. … Continue reading

More Galleries | Tagged , , , | 23 Comments

Conservative Christians Pass the Plate for Anti-Gay Indiana Pizza Parlor, Raise $800,000 in Two Days

This gallery contains 2 photos.

When Crystal O’Connor, the owner of an Indiana pizza parlor said she wouldn’t cater a gay wedding because she is a Christian, the story went viral. Not surprisingly, one immediate response was laughter: “What gay couple would have pizza catered … Continue reading

More Galleries | Tagged , , , , , | 24 Comments