There many things – large and small – that Christians can do to fight the xenophobia that threatens our country. One simple thing to do is have lunch! [Read more…]
How White People Gather to Undermine White Supremacy
February 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Last Sunday, two colleagues and I greeted a group of thirty-three people over a shared meal in a church social hall to talk together about race and racism. With five different churches from four different traditions – UCC, Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian – we came together to talk about the problem of racism in our [Read More…]
Afraid for the Future? Join the Resistance!!
January 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
“Alternate facts” do not exist. In common parlance, “alternate facts” are called “lies.” When our President and the legislative branch of government base their public policy on lies – our whole democracy is threatened. [Read more…]
Governing in the Midst of Crisis: What Should Hillary Do?
November 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Coming off of eight years of a black President and facing the prospect of the next President being a woman – the crisis that we face is over the narrative of who we are as a country. [Read more…]
Christian Crazies Threaten Democracy, Peace, and Public Safety
October 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Progressive Christians are often loath to tell other people that their interpretations of scripture or of faith are wrong. However, this is one case where it is crystal clear. [Read more…]
Trump, Sexual Assault, and Incest: When Forgiveness is Failure
October 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In the midst of the chaos of this election it is also important to pay attention to what justice looks like in the context of sexual assault. [Read more…]
When Is Stopping a Pipeline Social Change?
September 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
While many people were surprised by the Obama Administration’s work stoppage on the pipeline, this action represents one significant example of how the government can play an important role in long-term social change. [Read more…]
Don’t Be an Asshole: Reflections on Civility
September 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When did we decide that the virtues of our public officials and the values that shape the discourse of our public sphere were somehow separate from the virtues and values that we claim guide our personal lives? [Read more…]
Just What is Xenophobia?
July 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In the inestimable words of Inigo Montoya in the Princess Bride, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” [Read more…]
Open Letter to Obama: Please DO something!
July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The country needs the President to do something. Your statements are important but they are not enough. Being the first black president is important but it is not enough. Your moral witness and courage in the face of this very same racial prejudice has been incredibly inspiring but it is not enough. [Read more…]
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