I am at a meeting of clergy for three days of specialized training in interim ministry. Day one focuses on theories. On the second day, the facilitator offered a few tools and way too many personal stories. But, when we began a discussion about power and he wanted to move to his next slide, the group of mostly European Americans […]
Yesterday, I introduced the concept of the race pass and through social media continued to unpack the idea. I often pray for divine insight into the social construct of race with the hope of further revealing its weaknesses and prayerfully, loosening its grip on our faith. I think […]
Get a pass: “To disregard, to take no notice of something (bad or embarrassing)” Most of us are familiar with the race card. A person plays the race card when she or he accuses another of racism. It is also suggested that this card is played when a person brings race into a conversation, suggesting that an incident was prompted by […]
On this past Friday, the world lost a boxing champion who referred to himself as “the greatest of all time.” While known for his physical quickness, Muhammad Ali was also possessed a sharp intellect and quick wit. As we continue to think about race, its privileges and oppressions, I thought it fitting to hear his reflections during […]
Happy anniversary! I celebrated four years of writing about the social construct of race, America’s social parables and the ways in which they influence and inform our Christian faith… yesterday. Obviously, it is a belated celebration but a noteworthy milestone nonetheless. It is a cause for appreciation for and reflection on my writing life as […]