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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Liz Schindler

Liz Schindler grew up always wanting dreadlocks. Raised in a Christian household with Quaker roots, she has always been intrigued by hippies, communal living, and social change. Now, as a mother in an interfaith household, she is passionate about queer inclusion in Christian spaces, encouraging creative play in children, and hospitality. She is still devoted to activism and is currently interning for SpokaneFāVS. She lives on the line between gentrification and poverty in West Central with her husband, Neal Schindler (also a FāVS writer), son Oliver, and their two cats (who, let’s be honest, are the ones who own the house).

Protesting Drag Queen Story Hour: what would Jesus do

As a mom who has looked forward to a local Drag Queen Story Hour for literally years, I couldn’t be more excited to take my kid to this one. I am a Christian coming from an open and affirming congregation, and I see nothing wrong with affirming the humanity and divine image in all of us, regardless of what we wear, whom we love, or how we express ourselves.

The Future Depends on Raising Interfaith Allies

So, how do we start this process of interfaith education? How do we get to know our neighbors? Perhaps because of my Christian upbringing, I suggest we do as Christ modeled for us. We break bread with them.

A Day In The Life Of An Ally At Standing Rock

I recently returned from a short trip to join the water protectors at Standing Rock, North Dakota. Traveling there I was afraid of arrest and battery, of broken bones and black eyes, of not being able to return home safely to my husband and child. I wrote my husband's number on my arm in case I was too rattled or hurt after being arrested to remember it. And while I have returned home with no damage done to my body, my mind is forever changed by what I saw there.

Hope vs. Fear at Standing Rock

There is a battle going on in North Dakota, but it isn't between two militarized forces. It is between love and hate, hope and fear, hospitality and hostility.

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