Rachel Held Evans has died

[Terabith]

I am absolutely devastated.  She was only 37.  Had the flu, an allergic reaction to antibiotics, seizures, was put into a coma but had brain swelling.  She had two very young children.  She was such a voice for justice and faith, and I related to her so much.  

[PrincessMommy]

oh wow.  That is so sad.

 

Here's an article:

 

https://heavy.com/news/2019/05/rachel-held-evans-dead/

 

[Terabith]

I think this is the official report with response from her husband.  https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/05/rachel-held-evans-the-hugely-popular-evangelical-writer-is-dead-at-37.html?fbclid=IwAR2P9LWDDhHJ63tgKZQOWBqg-EtLw3Cbb8GKtEHG8PKvdGnmIYq5UVTzKd4  Nadia Bolz-Weber was with her, apparently.

[Selkie]

Oh, how sad. I've never heard of her, but that is just awful.

[Chris in VA]

I did not always agree with her, but she made me think, teasing out my reasons for believing what and how and whom I do...That is a gift. ❤

[PeachyDoodle]

I had a lot of theological differences with her, but this is devastating news. I am so sorry for her and for her family.

[Liz CA]

She leaves behind such young children. How painful for the family.

[Acorn]

I’m sadden by this news. I’m non- religious myself but I appreciate her work. Her voice brought light to the world, and I am sorry her life ended so soon.

[EmseB]

I was so sad reading the updates that got posted. I am praying for God's comfort for her family and friends. Especially her husband and sweet babies.

Since we're about the same age it is hard not to imagine my own kids/husband being put through something like this. Life is so fragile. It's also strange because RHE is the second healthy young woman that I've followed or read on Twitter to die from complications of the flu in the past six months or so (the other was Bre Payton).

[Mergath]

How sad. I remember reading her book (the one where she did the biblical womanhood thing for a year? I can't recall the exact title) and thinking how refreshing it was to read something religious that wasn't full of legalism and judgement. The world needs people like her and it will be that much worse off without her.

[Crimson Wife]

I didn't agree with her theologically or politically but it was nice to see that she was speaking out for Christianity rather than rejecting it like so many of her generation. What a tragic loss for her family :-(

[mom2scouts]

I saw the news story, but I've never heard of this woman. I don't know where I've been.

[DawnM]

I have never heard of her, but am interested in reading some of her stuff.  I am so sorry for her family.

[J-rap]

I've been following her progress and was really saddened to hear of her death.  I heard her speak at a church conference last year.   She had a refreshing point of view and was truly about love and not judgment.  I think a lot of people who didn't feel welcome within the Christian community elsewhere connected with her.  I think there will be a gap without her.  I hope someone else can help fill it up.  It's a real tragedy.

[GoodGrief]

I stopped following her after she chose to support Tony Jones in the scandal surrounding his treatment of his wife. But I still found myself shocked with the news of her death.