She goes on to say something that bears plagiarizing:
Why do I do that when it’s so uncomfortable? .... I think those high heels are my rebellion against the uniformity of the church that often can only accept women as pastors by de-sexing us.
I noticed that when I was pregnant. It seemed to unsettle everyone. I think there’s a mid west niceness that accepts women clergy by just pretending that there’s nothing different about us. Until our growing bellies scream “That’s right! I have a uterus!”
Anyway, Pastor Joelle's new blog is worth a look. Just a few posts so far, but we're eager for more.
Anyway, Pastor Joelle's new blog is worth a look. Just a few posts so far, but we're eager for more.
3 comments:
Oh my gosh I am so flattered!
I actually didn't realize how funny I was until I read myself on your blog...
Now I guess I have to keep writing...
Darn tootin'.
And btw, the beatiful Mother Anonymous confirms the experience of people being weirded out by a pregnant belly below a clerical collar.
I think there is a doctoral thesis in there somewhere....not by me however.
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