Sarah Jackson
Biography
Sarah is a senior at Liberty University studying English and Journalism. She hopes to use her degree to combine her love of writing with a desire to speak truth. Sarah intends to pursue a career in editing and publishing once she graduates, but she would love to see her own name in print one day. Sarah loves reading, music in any form, thunderstorms, spending time with the people she loves, and discovering new things. Nothing says comfort to her like curling up on a rainy day with a hot drink, good music and a new book.
Thoughts
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Winston Churchill
“An idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all.” Oscar Wilde
“If everybody’s thinking alike, somebody isn’t thinking.” General George S. Patton
Courageous, purposeful and authentic are three of the most powerful things a person can be. I believe that seeking truth should always be a priority, especially when it comes to helping those who cannot help themselves, and I hope to portray that through my writing.
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Across the Street: the Stigma of Self-harm
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Defending the Faith
Confronting the Reality of Sexual Assault in the Church, Part 2
In Part 1 of this article, I talked about the sexual assault allegations that many branches of the church – Protestant and Catholic alike – are facing today. I spoke of the first step the church must take in order to bring healing: confession. However, with the shortcomings of church leadership coming to light, many […]
Defending the Faith
Confronting the Reality of Sexual Assault in the Church, Part 1
Scandals regarding sexual abuse in various religious denominations have dominated much of the news cycle in 2018. Catholic and Protestant churches have both been put under scrutiny for sexual misconduct, and many allegations directed against church leaders have surfaced in the past year. Victims of abuse are coming forward to share their stories, and hundreds […]
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When Christmas Turns to Craziness
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Christianity
Season’s Meaning: The Church and Holiday Depression
The holiday season is nearly upon us, and that means turkey, thankfulness and time with family. Though this time of year is supposed to be a season for joy and happiness, it can also be a time when many people struggle with holiday depression. According to WebMD, “Balancing the demands of shopping, parties, family obligations, […]
Human Rights
Moral Leadership and the Age of Trump
The way a person leads affects the morality and actions of his or her followers, both intentionally and unintentionally. On a flight to Albuquerque Sunday, October 21, a man named Bruce Alexander was arrested because he allegedly touched a woman’s breasts on the flight. According to ABC News, Alexander defended himself with the phrase, “the […]
Wearing silly costumes. Racing to the doorbell. Picking out the tastiest candy. Trick-or-treat is a necessary part of Halloween for children. Roaming the streets at night with friends, arguing about who has the best costume, and comparing treats with one another is an innocent way for kids to spend an evening out. But a few […]
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Knowing When to Be Silent
Scrolling through Facebook, I stumbled across a message I have seen many times before. It was one of those copy/paste statuses that constantly spread through social media. Most people have probably seen something similar: It offered physical, mental and emotional support to those who feel isolated, especially for mental health reasons. It was a plea […]
Human Rights
For the Women Who Do Both
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