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Born in Camden, NJ, now living in Germany, T.M. Elkins is an educator, author, composer, jazz musician and singer, and founder of Christians against Bush. She eschews labels and "isms", is non-denominational and firmly believes in modern secular democracy, and separation of church and state as a means to keeping both religion and politics pure.
(2 comments) SHARE Sunday, February 23, 2025 The War in Gaza: How Fascists Control the Narrative
How nationalists and fascists have managed to push violent, antisemitic and nationalist rhetoric regarding the war in Gaza, and how nonviolent communication can change this.
SHARE Friday, July 14, 2023 Pacifism and Eco-Feminism: Why we need a paradigm change in our culture
Toxic masculinity is connected to the lionization of war and the military. This comes from the legacy of ancient Rome, whose influence prevails even today. The love of violence and war, and the subjugation of woman, minorities and nature go hand in hand. What we need is a new paradigm shift towards pacifism.
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, May 20, 2020 The Hidden Psychology of Pandemics and Conspiracy Theories
Fake News, conspiracy theories and propaganda tend to flourish during pandemics. While times change, people's reactions seem to always follow a pattern. And how people react to a crisis and what they believe gives us startling insight into our own subconscious minds.