For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
“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 MoreA 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)
Read More“Your way was through the sea, your path, through the mighty waters; yet your footprints were unseen.” ~ Psalm 77.19, NRSV There is a saying: “God moves in mysterious ways.” The phrase suggests that God does act in the world but that the plans and purposes of God’s actions are unknown. The psalmist tells us […]
Read MoreCreated in 2005, Duke Divinity School’s Center for Reconciliation seeks to “inspire, form, and support leaders, communities, and congregations to live as ambassadors of Christ’s reconciliation.” The Center offers several programs to include a Reconcilers Weekend, a summer institute and a pilgrimage to Uganda. In addition to these programs and others, the Center also offers resources […]
Read MoreToday, the children and staff of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT return to class. It’s been three weeks and I still feel uncomfortable saying the name of the school because of the unspeakable crimes committed there. I stopped watching news coverage when the first funerals began. I just didn’t want anymore details. I didn’t want […]
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The Raceless Gospel 