Faith seeking understanding– without race
“God is spirit and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” ~ John 4.24, NRSV Halloween is over and yet, it seems nearly impossible to remove the mask of whiteness from the face of God. Now a spooky, to be avoided, death- wielding deity, this socially colored white God has it in […]
Read MoreThis week, I was in Decatur, Georgia and presented at ChurchWorks, a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship conference for ministers of spiritual formation and education. I, along with several others, spoke about the theological rumblings and ruminations of our shared ministry with Christ. I will present part one of the message here: “Jesus loves the little children/ […]
Read MoreWhy I am so adamant when it comes to my position on race and its position behind me? Why can’t race represent me or introduce me? Why do its prejudices not speak for my neighbor, the stranger or the immigrant? Why can’t its stereotypes inform my understanding of human beings? I’m glad that you asked. […]
Read MoreRace allows you and I to look away, to not look at ourselves fully or completely. We do not have to face ourselves alone and a part from its insecurities that make us feel safe. We want race to tell us what we see and who/ what/ when/ where/ why we should ignore. We need race to do for us […]
Read MoreIn one minute, Dr. Anthony Bradley discusses black liberation theology and its attempt to substitute the good news of Jesus Christ and the spiritual deliverance from sin that is offered to humanity through his sacrifice on the cross for liberation from social and political oppression. Additional Reading Anthony Bradley, Liberating Black Theology
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The Raceless Gospel 