Cultural integration anyone?

This is what Jim Wallis, the president of Sojourners magazine, recently argued in an article titled “The Parable of Los Angeles.”  Pointing to the obvious and inevitable multiculturalism of our society, Wallis posits our diversity as a plus not a minus, a blessing and not a curse.  And apparently, despite our attempts to segregate and […]

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Reconciliation: Are churches the problem?

February is usually thought of as the month of love.  Aisle after aisle was stocked with candy and paper hearts, cuddly stuffed animals, sweet candy and cards even before the King holiday and our community projects were over.  To be sure, it is not about the feeling but the money.  Still, despite their marketing techniques, […]

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New York Times: Race, History and Baptist Reconciliation

In a recent article, the New York Times highlights the work of two Baptist denominations in the ministry of reconciliation.  To be sure, this ministry is nondenominational as we are all called to unite regardless of our liturgy, lineage or language.  Last year in Jackson, Mississippi, the Rev. Dr. Jerry Young of the National Baptist […]

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Myth: The Best Way to Understand Martin Luther King is “Doctor King”

With the number of articles now being written and the conversations that include his name in steady decline since the holiday has passed and community service projects are complete, reminders like this one must continue.  In Myth: The Best Way to Understand Martin Luther King is “Doctor King”, Chris Rice follows up on the Washington Post‘s list of […]

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Remember to Dream

More than remembering his name or his birthdate, each year I am challenged to remember the dream of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  To be sure, it is God’s dream for humanity (Second Corinthians 5.11-21). Prophet and pastor, Dr. King is unmatched in his challenge to America’s citizens to be reconciled to one another.  Echoing […]

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