Month: January 2013
More Jesus, Less Race
“If men could only know each other, they would neither idolize nor hate.” ~ Elbert Hubbard “We have all become like one who is unclean and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth. We all fade like a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.” ~ Isaiah 64.6, NRSV You […]
Read MoreGracism
Founding pastor of the multicultural 2,000 member Bridgeway Community Church in Columbia, Maryland and author of Gracism: The Art of Inclusion, David Anderson believes that cultural diversity within Christian communities is the answer to cultural division. He hopes to provide a positive response to racism.
Read MoreTurn off all stereotypes
“Have you ever wondered what educated black people like? Why do we like baked chicken? Why do we love neo- soul? Why do we rock patterned stockings?” a woman asks. She then encourages viewers to discuss these topics with friends. I was recently directed to a website called “Stuff Educated Black People Like.” The list […]
Read MoreThe Abolitionists
A new three part PBS series, The Abolitionists, will premiere today (Jan.8) and highlight the role of faith in the anti- slavery convictions of American abolitionists. Resources Religion News Series, “PBS series depicts American abolitionists as fired by faith” PBS, American Experience: The Abolitionists (a video)
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The Raceless Gospel 