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About Naiomi Gonzalez

Naiomi Gonzalez is a “professional” student, still trying to figure out God’s calling in her life. She has an MDiv from Brite Divinity School, an MA in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies from George Mason University. She is currently working on a degree in History at Texas Christian University. She has a variety of interests, but she is particularly passionate about exploring the ways in which Christianity has historically and into the present day been used to both justify and resist state violence, racism, and injustice. Her blog can be found at faithfullyradicalchristian.wordpress.com View all posts by Naiomi Gonzalez →

God is Still With Us Depressed Millennials This Christmas
by Naiomi Gonzalez

In a few days I will turn 30 years old. via GIPHY Needless to say, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting and looking back on my life thus far. I think about the good things that have happened to me: the friends I have made, the degrees I have earned, and the places I … Continue reading God is Still With Us Depressed Millennials This Christmas →

Voting Will End Injustice & Other Lies We Tell People of Color
by Naiomi Gonzalez

Now that the election cycle is over-I can breathe a little again. No, not in terms of agitating for change, I am going to continue to do that via my studies, the causes I support, my writing, etc. But I can breathe a little in regards to the blatantly manipulative tactics directed at people of … Continue reading Voting Will End Injustice & Other Lies We Tell People of Color →

I’m a Bi-Sexual Brown Christian & I Had to Learn to Love Sex
by Naiomi Gonzalez

I am a Christian who happens to be bisexual, brown, and enjoys having sex with multiple partners. On the one hand, this really isn’t any one’s business but my own. What I do in the bedroom with other consenting adults, should not have any bearing on other aspects of my life. So why am I … Continue reading I’m a Bi-Sexual Brown Christian & I Had to Learn to Love Sex →

Blessed are the Peacemakers is not a Justification for Police Brutality
by Naiomi Gonzalez

Biblical interpretations that don’t take into account historical and contextual realities can be used to further oppression. To simply take a Bible verse and apply it to any given situation can at worst, contribute to harm and violence. For instance, police officers love to quote Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be … Continue reading Blessed are the Peacemakers is not a Justification for Police Brutality →

Why Black & Brown People Don’t Want to Go to Your “Progressive Church.”
by Naiomi Gonzalez

Inspired by Nathan Kennedy’s fantastic blog post, “7 Reasons Why LGBTQ+ People Don’t Want to go to your LGBTQ+ Affirming Church.” Many progressive churches speak out about their support for Black Lives Matter, they issue rebukes against racist and inhumane government policies such as the separation of children from their parents at the Mexican/American border, … Continue reading Why Black & Brown People Don’t Want to Go to Your “Progressive Church.” →

Finding God’s Beauty & Pain in the Lake After My Camper Drown
by Naiomi Gonzalez

But my mind still can’t help but return the darkness and fear I felt during my first night on Lake Ida and wonder what my former camper experienced. Did my former camper feel pain? Was he scared? What was going on in his mind as his lungs filled with water? More importantly, was God there with him?