Sacred Dissent
Ciarra Jones, MTSSacred Dissent is a newsletter for people who are done swallowing tidy answers in unjust systems. Rooted in progressive theology, social justice, and collective wellbeing, Sacred Dissent explores what happens when we question the stories we were told.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Monthly |
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| Issues | 29 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
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For Church Girls Who Considered Suicide/When the Bible Wasn't Enough
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Editor’s Note: Trigger warning for discussions of self-harm and suicidality
The first time I wanted to be a martyr for God, I was an adolescent and a devout member of the Assemblies of God Church.
Just a p...
Sister Sage, Black Women and the Cumulative Cost of White Supremacy
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Editor’s note: We recently merged our anti-racism and religious deconstruction newsletters into one. Going forward, all social justice–focused content will appear in the “Let’s Work Better Together” sect...
Easter Sunday Through the Theology of the Oppressed
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1. Jesus as a Body Sacrificed to Empire
Through the eyes of oppressed communities, the cross does not look like a distant religious symbol. It looks familiar. Crucifixion was a public execution designed...
"On Earth as It Is in Heaven:" How Heaven Depends on the Earth Dwellers
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In June of 2025, I had the immense privilege of preaching at Bethel Community Church in San Leandro. Below is a copy of my sermon.
I grew up in the Assemblies of God tradition. Pentecostal, Holy Spirit-fill...
God and Embodiment: Finding God in Our Bodies
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Shame, the Church, and Our Bodies
I’ll never forget the first time I heard a pastor preach an anti-gay sermon. The pastor ended the sermon with an altar call for anyone who wanted to be healed of “spiri...
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Ciarra Jones is the founder of Ciarra Jones Consulting,LLC. She has her Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University. Her work explores religious deconstruction and systemic inclusion with a focus on workplace well-being.
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