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‘Deadnames’ and the ‘Confessional’ Call

July 14, 2024
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Linguistics and Language Series, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

A name is one of the first gifts a parent(s) give to their child. Names are not random proper nouns, but parents give a lot of thought to this sacred act. For a parent, their child’s given name is inextricably linked to hundreds of thousands of memories and experiences and even to aspects of their own identity as the parent of “child’s given name”. It is the child’s given name that is so intrinsically embedded within internal memories of moments...

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By eileenslifer
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Do Your Homework Series: Deconstructing Spiritual “Gimmicks” (A Review of the Notion of ‘Having Coffee With Paul’ Promoted by Gary D. Collier)

June 24, 2024
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Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Do Your Homework Series, Religion, Politics and Current Events

Imagine this: You are an artist and stumble across a blog that suggests you can radically transform your art knowledge and skills by participating in an Institute to develop the “Art of Painting Conversation.” The basic course will involve teaching and guiding you in the step-by-step methods/mindset of literally (vocally and in your mind’s eye) inviting Van Gogh to share a cup of coffee with you. Sounds pretty creative, doesn’t it? It tickles your fancy and tickles your ears so...

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By eileenslifer
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“I Am He”: Recognizing Sorcery and Femme-Pagan Practices In and Out of the Church (Part III)

December 31, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

Since learning about a woman who composed and led a group of people to recite/spell-cast the heretical “Sparkle Creed” several weeks ago, I’ve been trying to wrap my head around how to speak about this in some meaningful way. In my mind, I think of many angles by which one might try to grab hold of this slimy, slippery, multi-headed beast of a thing–many of which other siblings in Christ have already thrown their lassos rightfully out upon in various...

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“DEATH.” PART 2: Crossing the Jordan, Death Wrestling, Death Doulas

May 3, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

“DEATH.” PART 2: Crossing the Jordan, Death Wrestling, “Death Doulas“ I believe that all religions/spiritual views distill down to two main themes: Life and Death. True Christianity is set apart as unique in its handling of basic premises and tenets of the faith. I am going to (somewhat) randomly present three scriptures that come to mind concerning these life and death themes–one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament and one from the Gospels. __________ The Offer of...

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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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