To Think That I’d Ever Meet God
The earliest memories of my family are tied to religion. When I close my eyes, I can see my entire family at Thanksgiving, eyes closed and voices alight in prayer.…
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Catholic Guilt Is Complicated
I’ve only occasionally believed in God and I wouldn’t consider myself a religious person. Despite this, I’ve been baptized, had Communion, and been confirmed—meaning I’m a certified Catholic. A cousin…
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Diary of a Progressive Catholic
When I went to Catholic school, I didn’t really consider myself a Catholic. I hated the constant prayer, the not-so-subtle nods to purity culture, the sixth-grade religion teacher who didn’t…
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Rihanna, Freud, and Mormon Porn: Religious Fetishism in Pop Culture
The 2020 Savage X Fenty Show was a huge success, receiving high praise for inclusion, style, and body positivity—until Muslim fans on social media pointed out the use of a…
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Relearning Faith in Quarantine Through Facebook Mass
Before Easter Sunday, the television in my den was only for entertainment. It was the same for the TV in my parents’ room, where I spent the summers of my…
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In the Garden of Evil
This shoot was inspired by the Garden of Eden and the traditional portrayal of fallen angels. I wanted to reverse the portrayal of the creatures, to create a glamorized and…
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Lady Liberation
Though Lady Liberty enticed my parents to leave their homeland and chase the American Dream, she somehow forgot to tell them to leave the traditions at home. Being the daughter…
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